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Becker TRAFFIC ASSIST Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Transmitting music tracks, pictures > CZ Information about and videos Fitting the unit bracket documentation Faults > H On the windscreen Quick start guide On the dashboard > SK Operating instructions Adjusting the unit bracket *Applies only to the Traffic Assist with TMC...
  • Page 3 Position information (toolbar) Navigation menu: Address Displaying TMC messages on Playback of MP3 files during an Selecting a country > H the map* active navigation Select address and start > SK Cancelling navigation *Applies only to the Traffic Assist with TMC...
  • Page 4 Changing folder levels Selecting the language Automotive Systems GmbH. Closing folder viewing mode Cancelling the language selection > H © Copyright 2007, HARMAN/BECKER Moodlight Automotive Systems GmbH Tones > SK All rights reserved. *Applies only to the Traffic Assist with TMC...
  • Page 5 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. > NL > DK • No warranty is granted in the case of improper use. These safety instructions also apply to genuine BECKER original accessories. > S > N >...

  • Page 7: Operating Guide Content

    TMC is active. The system plans an alter- > GR native route automatically or on request to > PL avoid traffic problems, depending on the setting. > CZ > H > SK *Applies only to the Traffic Assist with TMC...

  • Page 8: Checking The Delivery

    Pictures if you discover any serious damage to the > I packaging or its content. If this happens, The Traffic Assist has a Picture Viewer of- please contact your local stockist. fering many functions for viewing pic- > E tures.

  • Page 9: Complaints Procedure

    > N ing. > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ > H > SK *Applies only to the Traffic Assist with TMC...

  • Page 10: Sd Memory Card

    Traffic Assist does not support larger • "Technical Data" on page 90 > E memory cards. If you intend to listen to music using the Traffic Assist or want to Battery > P view images, you must save these to a sep- When depleted, the integrated rechargea- >...

  • Page 11: Unit Bracket

    >>> USB connection cable Accessories Headset The USB connection cable can be used to When using the Traffic Assist as an MP3 > D Mains power supply unit connect the unit to a standard personal player, commercially available head- This power supply allows connection of >...

  • Page 12: Quick Start Guide

    (www.becker.de). Traffic Assist. The most important basic ic compatibility and disposal can be found > E functions of the Traffic Assist are ex- in "NOTICE" on page 91. The “Registration” menu item is located plained in the Quick Start Guide.

  • Page 13: Overview Traffic Assist

    > S > N Scope of supply Overview Traffic Assist > FIN 1 Traffic Assist - PND (Personal Navigation Device) > TR 2 Memory card (containing navigational data) 3 USB connection cable > GR 4 Cable for power supply from car's cigarette lighter (12 volts) 5 Unit bracket >...
  • Page 14 > GR Press = activates the corresponding key command 3 Back key > PL Press = returns to numerous applications > CZ Press for longer = switches the Traffic Assist on and off 4 Mood light > H > SK...
  • Page 15 OVERVIEW TRAFFIC ASSIST >>> > D > GB > F > I > E > P > NL > DK > S > N > FIN Rear of unit 1 Point for connecting up an external antenna > TR (external antenna not included in the scope of supply) >...
  • Page 16 3 Reset button > PL 4 3.5 mm connection for headset/Connection socket for TMC > CZ antenna* (headset not included in scope of supply) 5 SD memory card slot > H > SK *Applies only to the Traffic Assist with TMC...

  • Page 17: Maintenance And Care

    >>> Maintenance and care • "Protect your mobile navigation system • Never use corrosive or aggressive chem- from water and moisture. If your unit is icals, cleaning solutions or aggressive > D The unit is maintenance-free. exposed to moisture, switch it off im- detergents for cleaning.

  • Page 18: Battery Quality Declaration

    European map set, > F Improper storage at excessively high or brighter or darker. However, such in- the Traffic Assist does not support larger low temperatures may also cause a gradual stances do not represent a product flaw. memory cards.

  • Page 19: Inserting Memory Card

    >>> Inserting memory card Ejecting memory card Notes: The card slot ejects the card so that you > D A small slider is located on one side of the can pull it out with two fingers. card. > GB > Use your finger to gently press the memory card against the spring force >...

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    Note: > FIN again. Remove the mains section if you are not > TR planning on using the Traffic Assist for a long time. > GR > PL > CZ > H > SK...

  • Page 21: Connecting To The Cigarette Lighter

    TMC antenna is connected. Howev- erate the Traffic Assist for extended peri- er, traffic announcements can be heard ods with the engine off. > PL when the headphones are connected. > CZ > H > SK *Applies only to the Traffic Assist with TMC...

  • Page 22: Connecting Up External Antenna

    > If you agree with this request, press the tions. > PL key. Note: > CZ The Traffic Assist may only be used in ac- > H cordance with the applicable national road traffic act! > SK...

  • Page 23: Switching Off

    The unit will enter sleep mode. Note: > Switch the On/Off switch to Off for fi- > I The Traffic Assist and unit bracket must nal deactivation of the unit. not be exposed to long periods of direct > E sunlight.

  • Page 24: Fitting The Unit Bracket

    Also ensure that there is enough space to viewing required. onto the instrument panel. > S easily slide the Traffic Assist back out of > Press the lever (3) downwards. > Take the unit holder, pull the lever (3) the bracket.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Unit Bracket

    > Retighten the locking screw (1) again so The Traffic Assist has receptacles for the ing, always take the Traffic Assist off the that the Traffic Assist is secure for trav- unit holder on the top and bottom of the >...

  • Page 26: Operation

    > GB made via the entry menu. The entry menu The Traffic Assist is fitted with a touch be touched off-centre in order to be actu- is operated in a similar way to a keypad.

  • Page 27: Entering Characters

    If you have already entered some of the input appears in the upper display area af- > NL the entry passed on to the Traffic Assist letters of the selection you want, you can ter entering the first few letters or num- for processing.

  • Page 28: Special Characters And Umlauts

    > N > Enter the special character you want. towns and streets. The Traffic Assist will As soon as you have entered a special char- > FIN change entries from AE, OE and UE if acter, the system automatically switches necessary.

  • Page 29: Switching Between Upper And Lower Case

    >>> The back key Switching between upper and lower Deleting characters case To delete the last character, use the back The back key is integrated in the bottom > D During free text entry, it is possible to key. left hand corner of the casing. >...

  • Page 30: More Maps

    > GR using the USB cable. > Select your DVD drive folder. > PL > Switch on Traffic Assist again (do not > Double click on the "Setup.exe" file. press the screen after the unit is > CZ switched on).

  • Page 31: Transferring Maps

    Please contact your authorised dealer if > S sist. USB cable. you are unable to remedy the fault. > switch the Traffic Assist back on. The > N new map is available right away > FIN > TR > GR >...

  • Page 32: Navigational Mode

    We accept no liability for the naviga- are mainly provided verbally. The direc- > P The Traffic Assist uses its GPS receiver to tional system issuing incorrect details. tion display and map diagram on the find the vehicle's position. (The Global touch screen are further aids.

  • Page 33: Selecting Navigation

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Selecting navigation Rapid access Navigation menu If necessary, the navigation menu can be > D Navigational mode is called up from the Rapid access allows you to select from the called up from rapid access, e.g. to enter a main menu.

  • Page 34: Structure Of Rapid Access

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Structure of rapid access The list of destinations Icons used The list of destinations displays all the des- The following icons are used in the list of > D Navigation menu and map display tinations available for quick selection line- destinations.

  • Page 35: Operating Rapid Access

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Operating rapid access Displaying or editing destination The destination is pro- Protect this Each destination in the destinations mem- tected against automatic > D entry Starting using an existing destination ory can be displayed or edited. deletion. This function is Destinations already in the destinations >...

  • Page 36: Change To Map Display

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Entries in the selection menu which only Change to map display Displaying current position appear if a home address has been created: You can change to map display from rapid You can have your current position dis- >...

  • Page 37: Thenavigation Menu

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> TheNavigation menu Structure of the navigation Enter coordinates menu geographic coordinates > D If you do not want to select a destination destination can be entered and route Address quickly or if the planned destination is not >...

  • Page 38: Navigation Menu: Address

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Navigation menu: Address > If necessary, press the arrow keys Selecting a country button offers you all the on the right-hand edge of the > D A selection window for specifying the des- Country countries available on the memory card screen to scroll through all the destina- tination is opened from the Navigation >...
  • Page 39 > N Gran Mundo) needs to be entered after- sequence. Example: If you enter the initial wards (e.g. Gran Mundo_via). letter “K”, the Traffic Assist indicates > FIN “Köln” as a possible city, and not the town > TR which is first alphabetically. Traffic Assist rules out all impossible combinations of >...
  • Page 40 > Press the key on the bottom edge Traffic Assist rules out all impossible com- entered, you can transfer the destination > I of the screen to call up the list of towns.
  • Page 41 NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Using the list of streets Selecting the Intersection Selecting a house number If you have already entered some of the After entering the destination town and After entering the destination town and > D letters of the street you want, you can use road, you can enter an intersecting road in road, you can enter a house number in >...
  • Page 42 >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Displaying destination on the map Options for the drive profile With this option, the short Once the destination has been entered, You can set your drive profile in the Op- > D shortest route is calculat- you can display it in the map of the sur- tions settings window.

  • Page 43: Cancelling Navigation

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Navigation menu: Point of in- Saving destination Starting navigation terest button opens an entry menu for button can be used to start nav- > D Save Start entering a name for the destination en- igation straight away. All the data entered Points of interest, or POI for short (Point >...

  • Page 44: Point Of Interest: Near Gps Position

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE > From the The search area selection window appears. box, select a All categories Note: main category (e.g. > D Petrol station The Category boxes do not have to be. Only those points of interest currently These are only used to restrict the list of >...

  • Page 45: Point Of Interest: Nationwide

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Point of interest: nationwide You will find information about working Point of interest: in a town > Touch the button. with the entry menu in the chapter "En- > Touch the button. > D Nationwide In a town tries made with the entry menu"...

  • Page 46: Navigation Menu: Select On Map

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Navigation menu: Select on > Gently press the screen surface until You will find information about working with the entry menu in the "Entries made a circle of dots is drawn around the des- > D with the entry menu" on page 26 chapter. If the destination required cannot yet tination requested.

  • Page 47: Navigation Menu: Route Planning

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Navigation menu: Route plan- When route guidance is deactivated, the Route list ning following buttons are available: Routes already stored in the system are se- > D The route planning menu allows you to lected from the route list. Button Meaning >...

  • Page 48: Using A Route

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Selecting a route Using a route The New button > Press a route to select it. The following buttons are available: You can create a new route by pressing the > D The route is loaded and displayed in the button.

  • Page 49: The Edit Key

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> > Give the destination a meaningful The Edit key The Calculate key name. Existing routes can be changed in the Edit A planned route can also be calculated > D > Press menu. without GPS reception so that you can get >...

  • Page 50: The Start Key

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE > Define the settings you want. The Start key > Press the button. > Press the key in the route planning > D Start The route is calculated. A window in- menu. > GB forms you of the progress of the calcula- The route options are displayed again.

  • Page 51: Navigation Menu: Settings

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Navigation menu: Settings Structure Various buttons are available in the setting The settings of relevance to the navigation > D menu: functions can be found in the Settings > GB menu. > F Note: All settings must be confirmed by press- >...

  • Page 52: The Auto Mode Key

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE The Auto mode key When this function is en- In the case of 2D view Lane info 2D Autozoom You can change the map view settings > D abled, a small arrow indi- navigation, select wheth- (2D/3D display, auto zoom and map cates which lane you er you would like the >...

  • Page 53: The Map Info Key

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The Map info key The Speed key If you activate this entry, Info box In the Map info settings window, you can Use the Speed configuration window to you get displayed the > D make settings for additional information choose whether or not you wish to have point of compass, the >...

  • Page 54: The Routing Options Key

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE The following settings are possible. The Routing options key With the but- Warning You can set your drive profile in the > D tons, you can set whether Setting Meaning Routing options settings window. The you would like to receive button >...

  • Page 55: The Home Address Button

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The Home address button Setting Meaning Setting Meaning In the Home address window, you can > D With this option, the op- Allowed With this option, the optimum enter and change your home address, as timum route in terms of corresponding road type >...

  • Page 56: The Volume Key

    > PL Press the arrow buttons to activate the automatic > CZ station search. The cur- rently tuned TMC sta- > H tion is displayed in the > SK adjacent field. *Applies only to the Traffic Assist with TMC...

  • Page 57: The Dimmer Button

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The Dimmer button The Format key Setting Meaning In the Dimmer settings menu you can set Using the Format configuration window, > D This button allows you Rerouting whether the display's backlighting should you can specify which units of measure- to choose whether route >...

  • Page 58: The Smart Speller Button

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE The Smart Speller button The Time Zone key Setting Meaning The Smart Speller allows you to enter Set the relevant time zone for your region > D Specify the relevant time Time zone towns, roads or other destinations that in the Time Zone configuration window.

  • Page 59: The Factory Settings Key

    TMC (Traffic Mes- relevant button. > FIN sage Channel) in addition to the radio > In order to reset the Traffic Assist to the programme and are received and analysed > TR factory settings, press by the navigation system. Receiving traffic >...

  • Page 60: Displaying Tmc Messages On The Map

    > CZ calculate a new route to the destination (See “The TMC button*” on page 56.). > H > SK *Applies only to the Traffic Assist with TMC...
  • Page 61 > N > Press the BACK button to return to the > FIN message list. > TR > GR > PL > CZ > H > SK *Applies only to the Traffic Assist with TMC...
  • Page 62 > N ment. > FIN > Press the button at the bottom of the screen to switch between Evade > TR nore > GR > PL > CZ > H > SK *Applies only to the Traffic Assist with TMC...

  • Page 63: Map Display

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Map display Map layout Map display with driving guidance The map layout varies according to the > D You can call the map display from various current mode of operation of the Traffic applications using the miniature map >...
  • Page 64 >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE 7 Estimated time of arrival, remaining Information appears in the bottom left Map display with toolbar journey time and remaining distance corner of the preview area. Press the following key to activate the > D to destination toolbar.
  • Page 65 See "Available POIs along the Changing the announcement volume route (toolbar)" on page 68. > GR The volume of announcements can be adjusted. > PL See "Play" on page 73. > CZ > H > SK *Applies only to the Traffic Assist with TMC...
  • Page 66 >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Display route (toolbar) !Warning With this map, the map is automatically > D zoomed out so that the entire route is dis- Always adjust the volume so that you > GB played. The Display route function is only can still hear any ambient noise while >...

  • Page 67: Displaying Tmc Messages (Toolbar)

    > Press the TMC announcement button. > GR A list of TMC announcements opens. > Press the arrow buttons > PL the right of the screen to browse > CZ through the list. > H > SK *Applies only to the Traffic Assist with TMC...
  • Page 68 >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Point northwards (toolbar) To select a POI as a stopover: Use the compass key to orient the map on > Press the desired POI. > D the touchscreen towards the north. It is set as the stopover and the Traffic >...
  • Page 69 NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> > If necessary, scroll in the list and press Move map (toolbar) Calling up the options menu (toolbar) one of the categories which you would In move mode, you can shift the map in The Options menu offers a range of useful >...
  • Page 70 >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE The following options are available. Allows you to change The number of satellites Route GPS status > D route options (only if received, your current options Selection Meaning driving guidance is acti- position current Terminates driving guid- >...
  • Page 71 NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> > D > GB > F > I > Make the necessary settings as neces- sary, See “Navigation menu: Select on > E map” on page 46.. > P Playback of MP3 files during an active > NL navigation Previously recorded MP3 files can be >...

  • Page 72: Music Operations

    >>> MUSIC OPERATIONS Selecting music playback The MP3 player Music operations Note: > D The artist and track name are taken from Music playback is called up from the main The MP3 files saved on a memory card the ID3 tag of the MP3 file. If the MP3 menu.
  • Page 73 MUSIC OPERATIONS >>> Play Pause Folder overview The pieces of music starting from the Playback can be paused at any time and > D track displayed in the track line are played then continued. > GB when the following key is pressed. >...

  • Page 74: Setting Volume

    >>> MUSIC OPERATIONS The currently playing track is surrounded Repeat current track Setting volume by a red frame. The piece of music currently being played You can increase or decrease the volume > D > Press the button in order to move is repeated continuously when the follow- by pressing the buttons.

  • Page 75: P Navigation During Mp3 Player Operation

    MUSIC OPERATIONS >>> Navigation during MP3 player operation Shutting down the MP3-Player You can start or continue an active naviga- Press the back key to shut down the MP3- > D tion while the MP3 player is playing mu- Player. The main menu appears. >...

  • Page 76: S The Picture Viewer

    >>> PICTURES MODE Selecting pictures display The Picture Viewer Operating the Picture Viewers Pictures mode > D Various key panels are arranged around The pictures display is called up from the Using the picture viewer, the images the picture display to simplify operations. main menu.

  • Page 77: Folder Viewing Mode

    PICTURES MODE >>> Folder viewing mode A prompt appears once all images have Full screen been displayed. In full screen mode, the current picture is > D Under the picture displayed in the Picture > If you wish to repeat the slide show, enlarged to fill the entire touch screen.

  • Page 78: Subfolders

    >>> PICTURES MODE Operating folder viewing mode Changing folder levels With the button, you can move to the > D Subfolders next highest folder level. > GB All folders containing image files are in- Press the appropriate button to display a cluded in the folder overview.

  • Page 79: Video Mode

    Video playback is called up from the main The videos stored on the Memory Card Opening and playing videos menu. can be played using the video player. > GB The Traffic Assist supports the following > F video formats: • MPEG2 > I • AVI >...

  • Page 80: Showing The Button Bar While Video Is Playing

    >>> VIDEO MODE > Press Here as well, the name of the current fold- Pausing and resuming playback for fast reverse. er appears in the top line and underneath The following buttons are used for this > Press to end fast forward or reverse. >...

  • Page 81: Settings

    The individual menu points Settings > D You can pre-select various basic settings Energy for all applications of the Traffic Assist. > GB Your Traffic Assist may be operated using > F an external power supply unit or using an integrated rechargeable battery.

  • Page 82: Ending The Status Display

    >>> SETTINGS Brightness Calibration > D The following button allows switching be- If the touch-screen reacts incorrectly tween the maximum and minimum to the touching of the screen in specific ar- > GB brightness of the screen. eas, calibration is required. >...

  • Page 83: Language

    The light bars are controlled accordingly. Cancelling the language selection > S Note: The language selection is closed by push- Please deactivate the Becker moodlights ing the back button, and the setting menu > N while driving in your vehicle in order to then appears.

  • Page 84: Tones

    > NL matically. > DK • Left icon: Tones switched on • Right icon: The function is switched off, the Traffic Assist does not switch off • Right icon: Tones switched off > S automatically. Please note particularly the product desig- >...

  • Page 85: Specialist Words

    SPECIALIST WORDS >>> Active Sync ID3-Tag Specialist words Active Sync is a Microsoft product. This is (Global Positioning System) „Index of Contents" of an MP3 title. > D the standard synchronisation software for GPS determines your actual geographical Contains information such as title, artist, >...
  • Page 86 The stylus is more accurate than operation using the fingers, since only the thin tip > CZ touches the screen. In addition, dirty marks on the screen caused by finger > H prints are avoided. > SK *Applies only to the Traffic Assist with TMC...

  • Page 87: Keywords

    Keywords KEYWORDS >>> Display ..... . . 52 Display street names ... . . 51 Active Sync .
  • Page 88 >>> KEYWORDS > D Main menu ....26 Part-way destination ... . . 47 Safety information .
  • Page 89 KEYWORDS >>> Time format ....57 > D Time of arrival ....51 >...

  • Page 90: Technical Data

    >>> TECHNICAL DATA • AC Adapter (not included): Technical Data • Dimensions: 110 - 230 Volt > D (W x H x D) in mm 104 x 80 x 18 0.2 Ampere • Weight: > GB 50 - 60 Hz 168 grams •...

  • Page 91: 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 92: Disposal

    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.

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