Becker TRAFFIC ASSIST PRO Operating Instructions Manual

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

    Handling the packaging menus Using the battery Description of unit The main menu Via the public mains grid Traffic Assist Pro – Basic unit Entries made with the entry menu Connecting up to power supply Adapter-Power Supply Entering characters Removing power supply...
  • Page 3 Index Navigation menu: Navigation The Format key Navigational mode Destination selection window The Speedkey What is navigation? Destination: Selecting a country The Home adress key Selecting navigation Destination: select address and The TMC button Aids for navigation start The Smart Speller button Rapid access Voice selection The Factory settings key...
  • Page 4 Closing the MP3-Player Calling up language selection purpose whatsoever without the express Turn the page Pictures mode written consent of HARMAN/BECKER Selecting the language Selecting pictures display Automotive Systems GmbH. Cancelling the language selection Picture viewer ©...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    !Safety information • 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. The rules of applicable road traffic acts must be observed at all times.
  • Page 6 Dispose of defective units and the rechargeable battery according to the applicable legal requirements. • No warranty is granted in the case of improper use. These safety instructions also apply to genuine BECKER original accessories.
  • Page 7: The Traffic Assist Pro

    When used in vehicles, you may not be 3012 able to adequately receive GPS data de- pending on how the Traffic Assist Pro is installed. In such cases, you will have to connect up an external antenna (does not fall within the scope of supply).
  • Page 8: Unpacking The Traffic Assist Pro

    The Traffic Assist Pro consists of the ceptor. to ensure that it is complete and in the basic unit Traffic Assist Pro and the ac- correct condition (see also page 12). cessories included in the delivery. Complaints procedure...
  • Page 9: Traffic Assist Pro – Basic Unit

    GPS signals, a touch screen Traffic Assist Pro to the power supply. significantly decrease the capacity of communication, integrated Use the car adapter to connect the unit to the battery.
  • Page 10: Accessories

    This power supply allows connection of Quick start guide glare windows (metalised thermo-glass the Traffic Assist Pro to a mains outlet The Quick Start Guide is designed to or metal foil, indicated by the window (not included in standard equipment).
  • Page 11: Registration

    You can register online on the Becker correctly in accordance homepage (www.becker.de). with national regulations for electrical / electronic devices. Depending on the The “Registration”...
  • Page 12: Overview Traffic Assist Pro

    1 Unit holder (version without TMC does not include TMC receiver) 2 TMC antenna (version with TMC) 3 USB connecting cable 4 SD memory card (with navigation data) 5 Traffic Assist Pro – PND (Personal Navigation Device) 6 car adapter (12-36V)
  • Page 13 41) 8 Microphone 3 Fast access button Brightness (See "Brightness" on page 75) 4 BACK button Press = Returns to various applications Press and hold = Switches the Traffic Assist Pro on and 5 Touch screen with selected main menu...
  • Page 14 Overview Traffic Assist Pro 4003 Back of the unit 1 Opening for speaker 2 GPS antenna (folding) 3 Socket for external antenna (external antenna not inclu- ded in scope of delivery)
  • Page 15 Overview Traffic Assist Pro 4006 4005 Left side of unit 1 SD memory card slot 2 3.5 mm socket for headphones (headphones not inclu- ded in scope of delivery) Right side of unit 3 USB port for data carrier containing MP3 files or...
  • Page 16 Overview Traffic Assist Pro 4002 Base of unit 1 Reset button 2 PC connection interface 3 Battery compartment cover 4 Screw for battery compartment cover...
  • Page 17: Maintenance And Care

    General operations • "Protect your mobile navigation sys- • Never use corrosive or aggressive che- Maintenance and care tem from water and moisture. If your micals, cleaning solutions or aggressi- The unit is maintenance-free. unit is exposed to moisture, switch it ve detergents for cleaning.
  • Page 18: Battery Quality Declaration

    Battery quality declaration Start-up Note: The capacity of the rechargeable battery Once the Traffic Assist Pro has been un- Using USB memory sticks to play MP3 in your mobile navigation system decre- packed and checked for damage, the unit files...
  • Page 19: Inserting The Sd Memory Card

    General operations Inserting the SD memory card Ejecting the SD memory card The card slot ejects the card so that you 10129 can pull it out with two fingers. Gently push the SD memory card all the way into the card slot against the tension of the spring.
  • Page 20: Power Supply

    The power supply is now connected. Removing power supply To remove the power supply, proceed in reverse. Note: Remove the mains section if you are not planning on using the Traffic Assist Pro for a long time.
  • Page 21: Via The Tmc Receiver

    Do not therefore the vehicle battery! Do not therefore operate the Traffic Assist Pro for exten- operate the Traffic Assist Pro for exten- Note: ded periods with the engine off. ded periods with the engine off.
  • Page 22: Switching The Traffic Assist Pro On/Off

    TMC receiver. Comply with highway code Press the back key for a few seconds. The unit switches off. Switching the Traffic Assist Pro The following question appears shortly Switch the On/Off switch to Off for fi- thereafter: Comply with highway code on/off nal deactivation of the unit.
  • Page 23: Unit Bracket

    Unit bracket Traffic Assist Pro with TMC Traffic Assist Pro without The TMC receiver is integrated in the The unit holder on the Traffic Assist Pro unit holder and has connections for an attached directly external power supply, a TMC antenna,...
  • Page 24: Fitting The Unit Bracket

    (3) upwards and remove the find residue from the glue on your dash- Traffic Assist Pro is installed and ensu- adapter plate (4). board. re that the unit is outside the deploy- Unscrew the fastening screws (5) and ment area of the airbag.
  • Page 25: Moving The Unit Holder

    Before mo- Steady the unit holder with one hand, Note: ving, always take the Traffic Assist Pro pull the bracket (2) forwards against off the unit bracket. To remove the Traffic Assist Pro, use...
  • Page 26: Connecting The Telephone Mute Function

    You can connect your Traffic Assist Pro The Traffic Assist Pro is fitted with a be touched off-centre in order to be actu- with TMC to your car radio using the touch screen.
  • Page 27: Entries Made With The Entry Menu

    5020 When a navigation destination is racters. Help functions are provided in entered, the Traffic Assist Pro compares the bottom line. Descriptions of how to Scrolling through the lists the current entry with the data stored on operate the menu are provided below.
  • Page 28: Special Characters And Umlauts

    Special characters and umlauts do not 5004 6007 have to used when entering the names of towns and streets. The Traffic Assist Pro will change entries from AE, OE and UE if necessary. If e. g. you are searching for the town Enter the special character you want.
  • Page 29: Deleting Characters

    Explorer. • Pressing and holding this button for names of towns, the words should be Select your DVD drive folder. switches the Traffic Assist Pro on or separated by a space. Double click on the "Setup.exe" file. off. • Depending on the menu context, if...
  • Page 30: Transferring Files

    Files can be transferred indirectly via the should be used for the transfer. This in- The Traffic Assist Pro can be connected SD memory card or directly via the USB volves the following stages: directly to a personal computer via the interface.
  • Page 31: Transferring Music And Images

    Note: Never attempt to open the unit yourself. Assign a self-explanatory directory Please contact your authorised dealer if name. This will help you to locate the you are unable to remedy the fault. desired file in the Traffic Assist Pro.
  • Page 32: Navigational Mode

    The di- With the Traffic Assist Pro, the location We accept no liability for the navi- rection display and map diagram on the is determined by the GPS receiver. The gational system issuing incorrect touch screen are further aids.
  • Page 33: Selecting Navigation

    Navigational mode Selecting navigation Navigation menu Rapid access If necessary, the navigation menu can be Navigational mode is called up from the Rapid access allows you to select called up from rapid access, e.g. to enter main menu. from the key functions to quickly start a new destination not yet provided.
  • Page 34: The List Of Destinations

    Navigational mode The list of destinations Icons used Operating rapid access The list of destinations displays all the The following icons are used in the list destinations available for quick selection of destinations. Starting using an existing destination line-by-line. Each line is split into two Destinations already in the destinations Icon Meaning...
  • Page 35: Displaying Or Editing Destination

    Navigational mode Displaying or editing destination Change to map display Displaying current position Each destination in the destinations me- You can change to map display from ra- You can have your current position dis- mory can be displayed or edited. pid access using the following key.
  • Page 36: Thenavigation Menu

    • See "Navigation menu: Navigation" 6001 on page 37. Load map The Traffic Assist Pro operates using the Route planning map data stored on the SD card. Pressing A route with several interim destinations the Load map button displays the loaded...
  • Page 37: Navigation Menu: Navigation

    Navigational mode The selection list appears. Navigation menu: Navigation Destination selection window A destination can be specified in the fol- A selection window for specifying the lowing ways from the selection window. destination is opened from the Navigation 6003 menu by pressing the Navigation key. The various stages and options are de- scribed below.
  • Page 38: Destination: Select Address And Start

    Navigational mode You can also: Destination: select address and start Selecting a town/city You can enter the exact destination The destination town can be specified by • display the destination on the map address in the address entry screen. entering the name or the post code. The •...
  • Page 39 Navigational mode Traffic Assist Pro rules out all impossib- Using the list of towns Note: le combinations of letters and only acti- If you have already entered some of the If necessary, you can switch off the vates those letter boxes which will letters of the town you want, you can use smart speller in the navigation settings.
  • Page 40 Navigational mode Using the list of streets Selecting the Intersection Options for the drive profile You can set your drive profile in the Op- If you have already entered some of the After you have entered the destination tions settings window. The setting made letters of the street you want, you can city and street, you can use the junction use the List function to display all the...
  • Page 41: Voice Selection

    • Ferries the destination at a later time. Press the “voice selection” button on your Traffic Assist Pro and repeat a • Toll roads previously stored voice command Select one of the following options: after the signal.
  • Page 42: Stopping Navigation

    Navigational mode Starting navigation Stopping navigation Destination: Points of interest select The Start button can be used to start navi- There are three ways in which you can Points of interest, or POI for short (Point gation straight away. All the data entered stop directions to the destination.
  • Page 43: Point Of Interest: Nearby

    Navigational mode From the All categories box, select a The search area selection window Point of interest: nationwide Touch the Nationwide button. appears. main category (e.g. car hire). Only those points of interest currently near- by are displayed. Touch the box next to this and select a 6011 6055 sub-category (e.g.
  • Page 44: Point Of Interest: In A Town

    Navigational mode Touch the Point of interest key to go to You will find information about scrol- Destination: selecting from the map ling in lists in the "Scrolling through the the entry menu. If the destination required cannot yet lists" on page 27 chapter. Select the point of interest you want or can no longer be found in the destina- tions memory, the Select on map button...
  • Page 45: Navigation Menu: Route Planning

    Navigational mode Gently press the screen surface until When directions to the destination is ac- Navigation menu: Route plan- tive, the Interim destination button a circle of dots is drawn around the ning destination requested. The destination is also still available. You can use this The Route planning window gives you is recorded.
  • Page 46: Route List

    Navigational mode Press the BACK button to return to the Route list Using a route Routes already stored in the system are route list. The following buttons are available: selected from the route list. Selecting a route Meaning Press the button with the name of the Press a route to select it.
  • Page 47: The New Route Button

    Navigational mode Once all the entries have been made in The New route button The Edit key You can create a new route by pressing the route planning window, save the Existing routes can be changed in the the New route button. destination data by pressing the OK Edit menu.
  • Page 48: The Calculate Key

    Navigational mode The route is calculated. A window The Calculate key Navigation menu: Settings A planned route can also be calculated displays the progress of the calculation. The settings of relevance to the navigati- without GPS reception so that you can Once the calculation is complete, the to- on functions can be found in the Settings get an overview of the journey.
  • Page 49: The Route Info Key

    Navigational mode The Signpost info button Structure Info about Displays ETA, distance You can use the Signpost info button to Various buttons are available in the set- main destina- remaining, time until ar- ting menu: choose whether or not to display infor- tion rival at the main desti- mation relating to signs that you should...
  • Page 50: The Routing Options Button

    Navigational mode The Routing options button The Volume key Short route With this option, the You can edit your driving profile in the Use the Volume configuration window shortest route is calcula- Routing options settings window. Any to set the volume of all voice prompts ted in terms of kilomet- settings modified here have an affect on every time the Traffic Assists is started.
  • Page 51: The Map Info Key

    Navigational mode The Map info key The Automode key 2D autozoom Choose No auto zoom, You can perform the following settings You can choose the following settings in Low, Normal or High in the Map info configuration window. the Automode configuration window: as the default setting for navigating with a 2D Setting...
  • Page 52: The Time Zone Key

    Navigational mode The Time Zone key The Route planning key The Format key You can select the time zone relevant for Use the Route planning configuration Using the Format configuration win- your location in the Time Zone settings window to specify whether or not you dow, you can specify which units of window.
  • Page 53: The Speedkey

    Navigational mode The Warning outside The Speedkey Warning out- Important! built-up areas button in- In the Speed settings window, you can side built-up Some of the information contained in decide whether to display speed limits areas dicates the speed limit the map material may be inaccurate due during navigation and whether you above which you will...
  • Page 54: The Home Adress Key

    Navigational mode Press the Set button. The Home adress key The TMC button Enter your Home adress to navigate au- The address is copied and displayed in You can adjust the following settings in tomatically from any location to your the Home adress window.
  • Page 55: The Smart Speller Button

    6002 window by pressing the 6001 6059 6060 buttons. Press the Factory settings button. To revert the Traffic Assist Pro to fac- 6086 tory settings, press the key. 6065 Confirm your entry by pressing 6065 To view the list of TMC messages in...
  • Page 56: Navigation Menu: Load Map

    Navigational mode Navigation menu: Load map Navigation menu: Home What is dynamic route The Load map menu shows the map that If you have entered a home address, guidance? is currently loaded. the system automatically starts route Dynamic route guidance calculates the planning to this address.
  • Page 57: Displaying Tmc Messages On The Map

    Note: Once you have connected the TMC the map As the traffic announcements are trans- antenna, your Traffic Assist Pro will Current TMC messages are displayed on mitted by radio stations, we cannot as- receive current traffic announcements the map in graphic form. Sections of the...
  • Page 58: Updating The Announcement List

    Press the Your Traffic Assist Pro can take traffic The road number (motorway, A-road or button at the top right of the screen to announcements into consideration when district roads), section of road if switch between the three options.
  • Page 59: Manual Recalculation

    Navigational mode Manual recalculation Changing status Map display If a traffic announcement affects your You can set the function to act upon or You can call the map display from various route, window with detailed ignore an announcement at any time. applications using the miniature map information on the traffic announcement Press the...
  • Page 60: Map Layout

    Navigational mode Information appears in the bottom left Map layout Map display with driving guidance corner of the preview area. The map layout varies according to the current mode of operation of the Traffic Assists. 6029 6032 Map display without driving guidance The distance remaining is indicated by If the navigation function has been acti- 6028...
  • Page 61: Map Display With Toolbar

    Navigational mode The following function keys appear in Map display with toolbar Using the map display Press the following key to activate the the toolbar: toolbar. Press again to deactivate the Repeating the last announcement Icon Meaning toolbar. During route guidance, the system an- See "Display route (tool- nounces important information, e.g.
  • Page 62: Information Rows

    Navigational mode Press the preview area while route The control bar disappears after a few Zooming and the map (toolbar) guidance is active. seconds without you having to press any You can gradually zoom in and out of The volume is displayed. The last an- more buttons.
  • Page 63: Change Display (Toolbar)

    Navigational mode Position and display mode (toolbar) 6041 You can select a number of different functions with the position key while driving guidance is active. While driving guidance is activated, Press the TMC announcement button. • When the position key is activated, A list of TMC announcements opens.
  • Page 64: Point Northwards (Toolbar)

    Navigational mode To activate move mode, select the key The following options are available. Point northwards (toolbar) Use the compass key to orient the map with the hand icon. Selection Meaning on the touchscreen towards the north. Press on your chosen point in the map Main menu Terminates driving...
  • Page 65: Position Information (Toolbar)

    Navigational mode Block road Mute mode Position information (toolbar) The driving directions The voice prompt for You can call up the information window planned by the Traffic driving manoeuvres can if you require information on a particular Assist Pro may be hin- be activated or deactiva- point on the map display.
  • Page 66: Playback Of Mp3 Files During An Active Navigation

    Navigational mode 6012 Make the settings as required. Playback of MP3 files during an acti- ve navigation Previously recorded MP3 files can be played back while an active navigation is in progress. Press 6046 The MP3 player opens. You can now play back your music files (refer to "Playback"...
  • Page 67: Music Operations

    Music operations Music operations Selecting music playback The MP3 player Music playback is called up from the The MP3 player can access and play 7001 main menu. MP3 files saved on a SD memory card or memory stick. 3001 Note: In the upper section of the MP3-Players Please refer to "Transferring music and the title of the piece of music currently...
  • Page 68: Operating The Mp3-Players

    Music operations Operating the MP3-Players Play Pause Playback can be paused at any time and Various key panels are arranged around The pieces of music starting from the then continued. the track line to simplify operations. track displayed in the track line are play- ed when the following key is pressed.
  • Page 69: Folder Overview

    Music operations Folder overview Opening the next folder Setting volume All the music folders saved on the Pressing the following button opens the A volume bar indicates the current volu- memory card are listed next to the folder next folder containing MP3 files and me in relation to the overall volume.
  • Page 70: Closing The Mp3-Player

    Music operations 7003 Note: Using USB memory sticks (for MP3s) may interfere with the GPS signal. Closing the MP3-Player Press the BACK button to exit the MP3 menu. Note: Bear in mind that music will continue to play when you exit the MP3 menu. Press the pause icon to stop music play- back (See “Pause”...
  • Page 71: Pictures Mode

    Pictures mode Pictures mode Selecting pictures display Picture viewer Operating the Picture Viewers Various key panels are arranged around The pictures display is called up from Images (JPG) saved on an SD card or the picture display to simplify opera- the main menu.
  • Page 72: Slideshow

    Pictures mode Slideshow Full screen Folder viewing mode During the slideshow, all pictures from In full screen mode, the current picture is Under the picture displayed in the Pictu- the current folder level are automatically enlarged to fill the entire touch screen. re Viewer, the picture's folder level is displayed one after another.
  • Page 73: Operating Folder Viewing Mode

    Pictures mode Operating folder viewing mode Changing folder levels Press to change to the uppermost 8015 folder level. All subfolders containing Subfolders image files are displayed here. All folders containing image files are in- Press the appropriate button to display a cluded in the folder overview.
  • Page 74: Settings

    Selection possibilities Energy for all applications of the Traffic Assist The desired selection is chosen by push- Your Traffic Assist Pro may be operated Pro. ing the desired button. The funtionality using an external power supply unit or of the buttons varies according to the se- using an integrated rechargeable battery.
  • Page 75: Ending The Status Display

    Settings Brightness Calibration The following button allows switching If the touch-screen reacts incorrectly 9021 between the maximum and minimum to the touching of the screen in specific brightness of the screen. areas, calibration is required. The calibration procedure ends auto- matically once all items are pressed.
  • Page 76: Language

    Settings Language Turn the page Sounds 7006 These buttons allow page turn- The text of the touch-screen images can The following button allows you to ing in the direction shown by the arrow be displayed in various languages. switch on or off the acknowledgement through the pages of the list.
  • Page 77: Information

    Pro is displayed using the following buttons. 9023 Push the button Information. The information display appears. 9018 Please note particularly the product des- ignation and the details of the software version. Always quote these details in the event of queries with Harman/Becker service department.
  • Page 78: Specialist Words

    When making calculations, the and the fourth one allows the height to tures on the internet. Traffic Assist Pro takes into considerati- be determined. on the various average speeds for diffe- rent road types (inner city, A-roads, mo-...
  • Page 79 Specialist words Stylus A stylus is an input pointer which is used for the operation of touch-screens, mobile phones or PDAs. The stylus consists basically of a plastic pointer with a softer plastic core. The sleeve is hard and can be gripped and the softer core emerges at the tip and is designed to touch the screen as softly as possible (i.e.
  • Page 80: Keywords

    Keywords Keywords Destinations memory ... .34 changing ....34 Adjusting the volume ..54 HDOP .
  • Page 81 Keywords Main menu ....26 Operating folder viewing mode ..73 Safety information ... 5 Map data .
  • Page 82 Keywords Time format ....52 Time of arrival ....49 Time zone .
  • Page 83: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data • AC Adapter: • Dimensions: 100 - 240 Volt (W x H x D) in mm 137 x 88 x 19,5 5 Ampere • Weight: 50 - 60 Hz 272 grams • Output Voltage: • Processor: 5Volt 400 MHz Processor CISC-architecture •...
  • Page 84: Fact Sheet

    FACT SHEET In accordance with current EU guidelines, this unit can be operated by any person. This unit conforms with the currently applicable European and harmonised national standards. The marking of the unit gives you the guarantee that the electromagnetic compatibility specification applicable to the unit is maintained.

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