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Becker TRAFFIC ASSIST Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to socket Entering numbers > DK Description of unit Connecting up to power supply Deleting characters Traffic Assist - basic unit Removing power supply Inserting spaces > S Cable for power supply from Connecting to the cigarette lighter The back key...
  • Page 3 INDEX >>> Navigational mode Navigation menu: Point of interest Display the relevant road in the map Point of interest: Near GPS position Updating announcements What is navigation? > D Point of interest: nationwide Taking announcements into Selecting navigation Navigation menu: Select on map consideration when calculating routes >...
  • Page 4 > CZ Selecting a picture Selecting the language law. Changing folder levels Cancelling the language selection > H © Copyright 2007, HARMAN/BECKER Closing folder viewing mode Moodlight Automotive Systems GmbH Tones > SK All rights reserved.
  • 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: Music

    Pictures dirt. tinuous access to navigational possibili- > I The Traffic Assist has a Picture Viewer of- ties. Depending on reception, you may fering many functions for viewing pic- > E not be able to use the navigational func- tures.

  • Page 8: Handling The Packaging

    Note: Checking the delivery > NL The packaging should be disposed of cor- Before the Traffic Assist is started up, the rectly in accordance with national dispos- delivery should be checked to ensure that > DK al guidelines. The packaging must not be...

  • Page 9: S Cable For Power Supply From

    > NL ble battery can be recharged by connect- and ports. ing the Traffic Assist to the power supply. > DK For this purpose, connect the unit via a car You will find more details of the unit power adapter to a 12 V socket in a vehicle >...

  • Page 10: Unit Bracket

    • "Technical Data" on page 92 > E memory cards. If you intend to listen to Unit bracket music using the Traffic Assist or want to > P The Traffic Assist can be mounted in the view images, you must save these to a sep- vehicle using the unit bracket.

  • Page 11: Accessories

    THE TRAFFIC ASSIST >>> Accessories Headset Information about When using the Traffic Assist as an MP3 > D documentation Mains power supply unit player, commercially available head- This power supply allows connection of > GB phones with a 3.5 mm jack or adapter can the Traffic Assist to a mains outlet.

  • Page 12: Repairs

    Please contact your local stockist. > GB of any new updates and other news. > F Emissions and disposal You can register online on the Becker homepage www.mybecker.com. > I Information on emissions, electromagnet- ic compatibility and disposal can be found The “Software update”...

  • 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 >>> OVERVIEW TRAFFIC ASSIST > D > GB > F > I > E > P > NL > DK > S > N Right side of unit > FIN Left side of unit 4 Volume control > TR 1 SD memory card slot...

  • 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

    >>> Notes: Notes: > D The memory card should only ever be in- serted and ejected when the unit is > GB switched off. If the unit is not switched > F off, data may be lost. Navigational operations are not possible if >...

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    > GB Make sure that your hands are not damp able battery is maintenance-free and does You can charge the Traffic Assist via the and that the mains section is dry. Only not require any particular care. car charger cable included in the scope of >...

  • Page 21: Removing Power Supply

    > N Remove the mains section if you are not Note: that your ability to drive the vehicle is not planning on using the Traffic Assist for a impaired. If the engine is switched off, using > FIN long time.

  • Page 22: Gps-Antenna

    >>> GPS-antenna Connecting up external Switching the Traffic Assist antenna > D on/off To enable reception under adverse recep- Unit antenna > GB tion conditions, an external GPS antenna The unit is switched on and off using the The GPS antenna is integrated into the can be connected (not included).

  • Page 23: Switching On

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

  • Page 24: Fitting The Unit Bracket

    > Press the lever (3) downwards. Also ensure that there is enough space to The bracket will have stuck firmly to the > NL easily slide the Traffic Assist back out of windscreen. It can now be set precisely. > DK the bracket.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Unit Bracket

    (6) from left to right without ex- ponding retaining lugs. of vision to the driver. erting excessive force. > Position the Traffic Assist with the gui- > F > Hold the base (5) with one hand, and des on the carrier plate retaining lugs...

  • 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: Deleting Characters

    The volume control is located on the > N when in standby mode. right side of the unit Traffic Assist. • depending on the menu context, if > FIN > In order to increase or reduce the vol- pressed briefly, you will be returned to ume, press the volume control upwards the previous entry level.

  • Page 30: More Maps

    Otherwise, you will have to start the pro- the memory card using the computer's > TR using the USB cable. gram manually. software. > Switch on Traffic Assist again (do not ® > Open Windows Explorer. > GR press the screen after the unit is >...

  • 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 Rapid access Navigation mode always starts with the > D Navigational mode is called up from the Rapid access allows you to select from the fast access for immediate selection of al- main menu. key functions to quickly start navigation.

  • 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 > D A selection window for specifying the des- Country countries available on the memory card the screen to scroll through all the des- tination is opened from the Navigation >...
  • Page 39 Europe (e.g. Italy), the sequence. Example: If you enter the initial "prefix" (e.g. via Gran Mundo) needs letter “K”, the Traffic Assist indicates > FIN to be entered afterwards (e.g. Gran “Köln” as a possible city, and not the town >...
  • 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 Setting Meaning Once the destination has been entered, You can set your drive profile in the Op- > D With this option, the op- optimum you can display it in the map of the sur- tions settings window.
  • Page 43 NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Starting navigation Setting Meaning Note: button can be used to start nav- > D Start Allowed With this option, the If no GPS signal is available at the time of igation straight away. All the data entered corresponding road type route calculation, the following display >...

  • Page 44: Cancelling Navigation

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Navigation menu: Point of in- Cancelling navigation terest > Press the key > D Points of interest, or POI for short (Point > GB of Interest), are included in the map and can be displayed on the map. Points of in- >...

  • Page 45: Point Of Interest: Nationwide

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> > Select the subcategory from the subse- For information on working with the in- Point of interest: nationwide quent menu (e.g. put menu, please refer to the section "En- > Touch the button. > D Aral Esso Nationwide You will find information about scrolling tries made with the entry menu"...
  • Page 46 >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE You will find information about working Point of interest: in a town You will find information about working with the entry menu in the chapter "En- > Touch the button. with the entry menu in the "Entries made >...

  • Page 47: Navigation Menu: Select On Map

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Navigation menu: Select on When route guidance is deactivated, the following buttons are available: > D If the destination required cannot yet Button Meaning > GB or can no longer be found in the destina- Starts navigation Navigation tions memory, the button...

  • Page 48: Navigation Menu: Route Planning

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Navigation menu: Route plan- Route list Selecting a route ning Routes already stored in the system are se- > Press a route to select it. > D The route planning menu allows you to lected from the route list. The route is loaded and displayed in the >...

  • Page 49: Using A Route

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> > Switch to the selection between Using a route The New button The following buttons are available: You can create a new route by pressing the > D dress Point of interest Select on button. by pressing the Other destination Meaning >...

  • Page 50: The Edit Key

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE > Define the settings you want. The Edit key Individual entries can be Existing routes can be changed in the Edit > Press the button. > D moved using these but- menu. The route is calculated. A window in- tons.

  • Page 51: The Start Key

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Navigation menu: Settings The Start key > Press the key in the route planning The settings of relevance to the navigation > D Start menu. functions can be found in the Settings > GB The route options are displayed again. menu.

  • Page 52: The Routing Options Key

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Structure The Routing options key Setting Meaning Various buttons are available in the setting You can set your drive profile in the > D With this option, the op- optimum menu: Routing options settings window. The timum route in terms of >...

  • Page 53: The Auto Mode Key

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The Auto mode key Setting Meaning Setting Meaning You can change the map view settings > D Allowed With this option, the Select whether the stand- Begin with (2D/3D display, auto zoom and map corresponding road type ard map view is to be the >...

  • Page 54: The Format Key

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE The Format key The Map info key Setting Meaning Using the Format configuration window, In the Map info settings window, you can > D Press this field to toggle Time you can specify which units of measure- make settings for additional information between the 12-hour and >...

  • Page 55: The Route Info Key

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The Route info key If you activate this entry, Info box Setting Meaning In the Route info settings window, you you get displayed the > D Displays the current/next Show street can set which additional information you point of compass, the street >...

  • Page 56: The Speed Key

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE The Speed key The following settings are possible. Note: Use the Speed configuration window to > D Setting Meaning Some of this information can only be choose whether or not you wish to have displayed if it is contained in the map button >...

  • Page 57: The Tmc Button

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The TMC button Choose whether Setting Meaning Warning You can make settings for the reception of would also like an acous- > D Press the arrow buttons traffic announcements in the tic warning when you ex- to activate the automatic >...

  • Page 58: The Time Zone Key

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE The Time Zone key The Smart Speller button The Junction info button Set the relevant time zone for your region The Smart Speller allows you to enter In the Junction info settings window you > D in the Time Zone configuration window. towns, roads or other destinations that can activate or deactivate the available aids >...

  • Page 59: The Dimmer Button

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The Dimmer button The Home address button Setting Description In the Dimmer settings menu you can set In the Home address window, you can > D When this function is en- Signpost info whether the display's backlighting should enter and change your home address, as abled, you receive infor- >...

  • Page 60: The Volume Key

    The button Load map your home address in a different manner With the Volume settings window, you The Traffic Assist operates using the map > D (e.g. by entering the address details), See can set the general volume for voice an- data stored on the memory card.

  • Page 61: The Factory Settings Key

    Traffic announcements are transmitted by radio stations via the TMC (Traffic Mes- > 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.

  • Page 62: Displaying Tmc Messages On The Map

    > D Once you have connected the TMC an- Current TMC messages are displayed on tenna, your Traffic Assist will receive cur- > GB the map in graphic form. Sections of the rent traffic announcements and dynamic...

  • Page 63: Reading A Message

    > D ing routes The message display appears. display. Your Traffic Assist can take traffic an- > GB The relevant road can be seen in the map. nouncements into consideration when > F calculating a route. You have the option of setting this function to automatic or man- >...

  • Page 64: Map Display

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Map display Manual recalculation Changing status If a traffic announcement affects your You can set the function to act upon or ig- > D You can call the map display from various route, a window with detailed informa- nore an announcement at any time.
  • Page 65 NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Map layout Map display with driving guidance 7 Estimated time of arrival, remaining journey time and remaining distance The map layout varies according to the > D to destination current mode of operation of the Traffic > GB 8 Distance to next driving manoeuvre Assist.
  • Page 66 If you are guided via a motorway junction The distance remaining is indicated by The following function keys are displayed > E by Traffic Assist, the appropriate display is means of the number of kilometres (or in addition to the map display. shown.
  • Page 67 NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Using the map display > Press the preview area while route The following function keys appear in the toolbar: guidance is active and the toolbar > D Repeat the last voice prompt deactivated. Icon Meaning During route guidance, the system an- >...
  • Page 68 >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Additional information Position information Zooming and the map (toolbar) Depending upon the selected setting, See If you require information regarding a cer- The map can be zoomed into in steps via > D "The Route info key" on page 55., up to tain point on the map display, the infor- the zoom buttons.
  • Page 69 NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Display route (toolbar) Displaying TMC messages (toolbar) Daytime - Night-time design (toolbar) With this map, the map is automatically Press this button to display all TMC traf- You can choose between daytime or > D zoomed out so that the entire route is dis- fic announcements received from the sta- night-time design to adapt the touch- >...
  • Page 70 >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Change display (toolbar) Point northwards (toolbar) For the map display, 2-D view or 3-D Use the compass key to orient the map on > D view are available. the touchscreen towards the north. > GB > F >...
  • Page 71 NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> > If necessary, scroll in the list and press To select a POI as a stopover: Move map (toolbar) > Press the desired POI. one of the categories which you would In move mode, you can shift the map in >...
  • Page 72 >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Calling up the options menu (toolbar) The following options are available. Allows you to change Route The Options menu offers a range of useful > D route options (only if options Selection Meaning functions. driving guidance is acti- Terminates driving guid- >...
  • Page 73 NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The number of satellites GPS status received, your current > D position current > GB speed can be displayed using this function. It is > F also possible to store your current position. > I > E Playback of MP3 files during an active >...

  • Page 74: 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 75 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 76: Track Repeat/Random Play Function

    >>> MUSIC OPERATIONS The currently playing track is surrounded Track repeat/random play function Setting volume by a red frame. It is possible to have a track continuously You can increase or decrease the volume > D > Press the button in order to move repeated or to have the tracks played in by pressing the buttons.

  • Page 77: Shutting Down The Mp3-Player

    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 78: S Selecting Pictures Display

    >>> 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 79: 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 80: Operating Folder Viewing Mode

    >>> 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 81: 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: • MPEG1 > I • WMV >...

  • Page 82: 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 re- >...

  • Page 83: 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 84: 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 85: Language

    The language selection appears. > Push the contact area of the desired lan- > NL Note: guage. Please deactivate the Becker moodlights > DK while driving in your vehicle in order to Cancelling the language selection > S prevent visual distraction from the road...

  • Page 86: Tones

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

  • Page 87: 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 88 >>> SPECIALIST WORDS File Index (Traffic Message Channel) > D File on a CD/storage card/microdrive Traffic announcements transmitted by > GB which contains MPS titles. most FM stations via RDS. Basis for dy- namic navigation. > F SD Card (Secure Digital) >...

  • Page 89: Keywords

    Keywords KEYWORDS >>> Display ..... . . 53 Display street names ... . . 55 Active Sync .
  • Page 90 >>> KEYWORDS > D Main menu ....26 Part-way destination ... . . 47 Safety information .
  • Page 91 KEYWORDS >>> Time format ....54 > D Time of arrival ....55 >...

  • Page 92: Technical Data

    >>> TECHNICAL DATA • AC Adapter (not included): Technical Data • Dimensions: 100 - 240 Volt > D (W x H x D) in mm 126 x 81 x 20,8 0.2 Ampere • Weight: > GB 50 - 60 Hz 197,5 grams Output Voltage 5Volt >...

  • Page 93: 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 94: 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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