>>> SAFETY MESSAGE HIERARCHY This manual uses the following types of Safety message hierarchy CAUTION safety messages to draw your attention to > EN These warnings contain safety informa- important safety and other information tion regarding hazardous situations for use of the Traffic Assist. which, if not avoided, could result in mi- nor or moderate injury.
Accessories antenna Inserting spaces Grid power supply unit Connecting USB storage media The Becker key External microphone* Docking station (optional) Volume control External GPS antenna Map data Docking station Headset Installation program *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
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Structure of the navigation menu The TMC key active navigation Address The Time Zone key Calling up the telephone function Point of interest The Smart Speller key (toolbar)* The Junction Info key *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
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Device name Operating folder viewing mode Calling up language selection Telephone calls Subfolders Turn the page Establishing a call Scrolling Selecting the language Answering a call Selecting a picture Canceling the language selection *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
SAFETY INFORMATION >>> Safety information WARNING > EN • The unit may only be operated if the traffic situation permits and if you are absolutely certain that you, your fellow passengers or other road users will not be put at risk, encumbered or distracted by it. This unit should not be used as a substitute for the personal judgment of the driver.
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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 HARMAN/BECKER original accessories.
The Traffic Assist can be used as a: • navigational unit • MP3 (device for playing music) • Picture viewer • Video player • Can be used as a very convenient hands- free unit via Bluetooth®* *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
5 USB cable phonebook. 6 DVD with installer for map data, ac- tual map data and operating instruc- tions (not illustrated). *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
The packaging must not be under: burnt. Depending on the country to • See “Technical Data” on page 105. which the unit is supplied, it may be pos- sible for local dealers to accept packaging. *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
>>> THE TRAFFIC ASSIST Cable for power supply from SD memory card When not in the unit, the memory card cigarette lighter must be stored in a protected dry place > EN A memory card is used as a storage medi- This cable allows the unit to be connected away from direct sunlight in the packag- um for road maps, music tracks and imag-...
Details of the connections on the docking under "Docking station (optional)" on station can be found under "Docking sta- page 25. tion (optional)" on page 25. Note: Connection is only possible using the op- tionally available docking station. *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
3 Microphone with flashing activity indicator for Bluetooth* 4 Becker key ( Press = returns to numerous applications Press for longer = switches the Traffic Assist on and off 5 Mood light *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
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OVERVIEW TRAFFIC ASSIST >>> > EN Rear of unit 1 Point for connecting up an external antenna (external antenna not included in the scope of supply) 2 Interface for docking station (docking station not included in the scope of supply)
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>>> OVERVIEW TRAFFIC ASSIST > EN Right side of unit Left side of unit 4 Volume control 1 SD memory card slot Move upward = increase volume 2 Reset button Move downward = decrease volume 3 ON/OFF switch Press = mute 5 3.5 mm connection for headset (headset not included in the scope of supply) 6 USB port for data carrier containing MP3 or image files...
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OVERVIEW TRAFFIC ASSIST >>> > EN Left docking station 1 Connection for telephone mute cable (accessory) 2 Connection for audio signal cable (accessory)/external micro- phone (accessory) Right docking station 3 Connection for TMC antenna (TMC is not supported in Australia) 4 Connection for external power supply...
>>> GERNERAL OPERATION Maintenance and care • "Protect your mobile navigation system • Never use corrosive or aggressive chem- Gerneral operation from water and moisture. If your unit is icals, cleaning solutions or aggressive > EN The unit is maintenance-free. exposed to moisture, switch it off im- detergents for cleaning.
GERNERAL OPERATION >>> Battery quality declaration Display quality declaration Memory card > EN The capacity of the rechargeable battery in In some cases, for technical reasons, a few The map data is preinstalled on the card your mobile navigation system decreases discolored dots (pixels) may be visible on supplied with the unit.
>>> GERNERAL OPERATION Note: NOTICE > EN The memory card should only be insert- ed or ejected when the unit is switched off. If the unit is not switched off, data may be lost. Navigational operations are not possible if the memory card containing card data is not inserted.
GERNERAL OPERATION >>> Power supply Using the battery Connecting to the socket The internal power supply is via the inte- > EN DANGER grated rechargeable battery. The recharge- Note: Danger to life by electrocution. able battery is maintenance-free and does You can charge the Traffic Assist via the Make sure that your hands are not damp not require any particular care.
>>> GERNERAL OPERATION Connecting to the cigarette GPS antenna lighter > EN Note: Unit antenna If the cigarette lighter has just been used The GPS antenna is integrated into the and is still warm, wait until this has housing. cooled down in its mounting. Note: Power supplies using a vehicle battery are The integrated GPS antenna is not suita-...
GERNERAL OPERATION >>> Connecting up external Connecting USB storage me- Docking station (optional) antenna The optionally available docking station > EN To enable reception under adverse recep- You can connect a USB memory stick or replaces the carrier plate of the Traffic As- tion conditions, an external GPS antenna an external hard drive to your Traffic As- sist included in the scope of delivery.
Traffic Assist using an optionally available cable. The following question appears shortly thereafter: WARNING Deactivate the Becker moodlights while driving in your vehicle in order to pre- vent visual distraction from the road traf- fic. > If you agree with this request, press the key.
Note: unit/bracket windshield. We recommend that you place the Traf- HARMAN/BECKER assumes no liabili- fic Assist in sleep mode in the event of ty for driver errors or the non-observance short interruptions to operation (up to a of applicable laws.
>>> GERNERAL OPERATION Fitting the unit bracket On the windshield NOTICE The unit holder can be attached directly > EN Also ensure that there is enough space to WARNING to the windshield via the suction mecha- easily slide the Traffic Assist back out of •...
GERNERAL OPERATION >>> Adding the Traffic Assist Adjusting the unit bracket Horizontal movements The support plate (6) can be swung in two > Loosen the fastening screw (1) far The Traffic Assist is equipped with four > EN directions (horizontally and vertically). It enough to be able to swivel the carrier guides and the carrier plate (6) has corres- can thereby be set at virtually every angle...
Main menu of the Traffic Assist 7977 ated, calibration should be undertaken. Main menu of the Traffic Assist 7827 The calibration function is started from the Settings menu (see also page 96).
GERNERAL OPERATION >>> Entries made with the entry Entering characters Adopting suggestions menu Characters are entered by pressing the When a navigation destination is entered, > EN Some applications require entries to be keys in the central area. the Traffic Assist compares the entry with made via the entry menu.
>>> GERNERAL OPERATION Scrolling through the lists Special characters Entering numbers If you have already entered some of the Special characters and umlauts do not You have to change to the numerical key- > EN letters of the selection you want, you can have to be used when entering the names pad to enter numbers.
GERNERAL 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 > EN During free text entry, it is possible to key.
>>> GERNERAL OPERATION Volume control Map data Transferring files > EN The volume can be adjusted both via the The memory card is supplied with the Files can be transferred indirectly via the integrated volume control on the Traffic map data already preinstalled. memory card or directly via the USB port.
GERNERAL OPERATION >>> Transferring using the USB Transferring maps Transmitting music tracks, port pictures and videos The installation software from the DVD > EN The USB port is used to link the Traffic Since the complete set of maps takes up al- should be used for the transfer.
You can also try to find a solution to your problem in the FAQ in the Support area on the Becker homepage (www.mybeck- er.com). NOTICE Never open the unit yourself. Modifica- tions to the unit may void the warranty.
NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> What is navigation? The signals of at least three satellites are Navigational mode WARNING needed to establish a position. If four or > EN Navigation (Latin navigare = to travel by • Traffic regulations always take prece- more signals are available, the height sea) is generally understood to mean find- dence in all circumstances.
>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Selecting navigation Aids for navigation Rapid access > EN Three aids are provided for navigation and Navigational mode is called up from the Rapid access allows you to select from the directions: rapid access, navigation menu, main menu. key functions to quickly start navigation.
NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Operating 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 > EN Starting using an existing destination tinations available for quick selection line- destinations.
>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Displaying or editing destinations Entries in the selection menu which only The destination is pro- Protect this Each destination in the destinations mem- appear if a home address has been created: > EN tected against automatic entry ory can be displayed or edited.
NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The Navigation menu Change to the map display Displaying current position You can change to the map display from You can have your current position dis- > EN If you do not want to select a destination rapid access using the following key.
>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Structure of the navigation Navigation menu: Address Enter coordinates menu geographic coordinates > EN A selection window for specifying the des- destination can be entered and route tination is opened from the Navigation Address guidance started Enter menu by pressing the key.
NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> > If necessary, press the arrow keys Selecting a state/territory Select address button offers you all on the right-hand edge of You can enter the exact destination ad- > EN State/Territory the states/territorys available on the mem- the screen to scroll through all the des- dress in the address entry screen.
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>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Selecting the town The OK key key can be used to transfer the > EN Note: destination selected into the route calcula- Some regions do not have postcodes. You tion menu. If the destination required ap- can only enter a postcodes when they are pears in the upper edge of the display once also present in the data.
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NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Using the list of towns Selecting the street Using the list of streets If you have already entered some of the In the destination street area, the street If you have already entered some of the > EN letters of the town you want, you can use and building number can be entered sep- letters of the street you want, you can use...
>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Selecting the Intersection Selecting a house number Set options and start navigation After entering the destination town and After entering the destination town and > EN road, you can enter an intersecting road in road, you can enter a house number in Displaying destination on the map order to further limit the choice.
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NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Options for the driving profile Setting Meaning Setting Meaning You can also set your driving profile in the > EN With this option, the op- Allowed With this option, the optimum address entry field. Press the but- Options timum route in terms of corresponding road type...
>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Saving destination Canceling navigation Note: button opens an entry menu for > Press the key > EN Save If no GPS signal is available at the time of entering a name for the destination en- route calculation, the following display tered.
NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Navigation menu: Point of in- > Select the subcategory from the subse- terest quent menu (e.g. > EN Aral Esso Points of interest, or POI for short (Point You will find information about scrolling of Interest), are included in the map and in lists in the "Scrolling through the lists"...
>>> 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. > EN Nationwide In a town tries made with the entry menu"...
NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Navigation menu: Select on You will find information about working • Start route guidance directly to the POI with the entry menu in the "Entries made using the button. > EN Start with the entry menu" on page 31 chapter. If the destination required cannot yet You will find information about scrolling You can also display information regard-...
>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Navigation menu: Route plan- When route guidance is deactivated, the ning following buttons are available: > EN The route planning menu allows you to Button Meaning create and select individual routes. For Starts navigation Navigation this purpose, enter the individual destina- tion points along the desired route.
NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Route list Selecting a route Using a route Routes already stored in the system are se- > Press a route to select it. The following buttons are available: > EN lected from the route list. The route is loaded and displayed in the Meaning >...
>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE > Switch to the selection between The New key The Edit key You can create a new route by pressing the Existing routes can be changed in the Edit > EN dress Point of interest Select on button.
NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> > Define the settings you want. The Start key Individual entries can be > Press the button. > Press the key in the route planning moved using these but- > EN Start The route is calculated. A window in- menu.
>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Navigation menu: Settings Structure Various buttons are available in the setting > EN The settings of relevance to the navigation menu: functions can be found in the Settings menu. Note: All settings must be confirmed by press- >...
NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The Routing options key Setting Meaning Setting Meaning You can set your drive profile in the > EN With this option, the op- Allowed With this option, the optimum Routing options settings window. The timum route in terms of corresponding road type settings made here have an effect on the travel time and mileage is...
>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE The Auto mode key The Format key Setting Meaning You can change the map view settings Using the Format configuration window, > EN Select whether the stand- Begin with (2D/3D display, auto zoom and map you can specify which units of measure- ard map view is to be the orientation) in the Auto mode settings ment to use for time and distance.
NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The Map info key If you activate this entry, Info box Setting Meaning In the Map info settings window, you can the point of compass, the > EN Displays the current/next Show street make settings for additional information speed and the sea level street in the map display.
>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE > With the option buttons, press on ei- > Press a button and choose the setting The following settings are possible. ther to enable or disable the you require. > EN Setting Meaning setting. > Confirm your selection by pressing the Select whether the speed Show signs >...
NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The TMC key The Time Zone key Setting Meaning Set the relevant time zone for your region > EN Press the arrow buttons Note: in the Time Zone configuration window. to activate the automatic The TMC-function is not available for This is an important setting for calculat- station search.
>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE The Smart Speller key The Junction Info key Setting Description The Smart Speller allows you to enter In the Junction Info settings window you > EN When this function is en- Signpost info towns, roads or other destinations that can activate or deactivate the available aids abled, you receive infor- you are searching for more quickly using a...
NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The Home address key In the navigation menu, you can enter In the Home address window, you can your home address in a different manner > EN enter and change your home address, as (e.g. by entering the address details). See well as displaying the address details.
>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE The GPS key The Load map key The Offroad key The number of satellites received, your The Traffic Assist operates using the map In the Offroad settings menu you can set > EN current position and your current speed data stored on the memory card.
NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Offroad navigation Start point in offroad area After you have entered the destination and started the guidance the Traffic Assist di- If you start your guidance in non digitised > EN rects you to an digitised road near to your (offroad) area the Traffic Assist guides you Notes on the legal situation: offroad destination.
>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Map display Map layout Map display with driving guidance > EN The map layout varies according to the You can call the map display from various current mode of operation of the Traffic applications using the miniature map Assist.
NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> If the navigation function has been acti- Information appears in the bottom left Map display with toolbar vated, the position icon will indicate your corner of the preview area. Press the following key to activate the > EN current location on the map.
The volume of announcements can be tion*. See "Calling up tele- The bar display disappears again automat- adjusted. phone mode" on page 74. ically after three seconds if no button is pressed. *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Position information Zooming and the map (toolbar) Note: If you require information regarding a cer- The map can be zoomed into in steps via > EN The volume can also be changed using tain point on the map display, the infor- the zoom buttons.
>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Daytime - Night-time design (toolbar) Change display (toolbar) Point northwards (toolbar) You can choose between daytime or For the map display, 2-D view or 3-D Use the compass key to orient the map on > EN night-time design to adapt the touch- view are available.
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NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> > If necessary, scroll in the list and press To select a POI as a stopover: > Press the desired POI. one of the categories which you would > EN It is set as the stopover and the Traffic like to set as a new category, e.g.
>>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Move map (toolbar) Calling up the options menu (toolbar) The following options are available. In move mode, you can shift the map in The Options menu offers a range of useful > EN Selection Meaning any direction required. You can do this by functions.
You can now use the telephone function GPS status received, your current as described under "Telephone mode*" position current on page 74. speed can be displayed using this function. It is also possible to store your current position. *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
The telephone fast access function is is displayed in the first line. You can call called up. up the navigation function using the button. The number list is shown in the line be- low. *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
Traf- fic Assist. The entries in the fast access mode of the Traffic Assist are not syn- chronised with the call lists in the mo- bile phone. *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
The entry can be re- Name this en- named. The entry is deleted from Delete this the number list. entry The entry is protected Protect this against automatic dele- entry tion (only available on unprotected devices). *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
Detailed instructions for operation can be name is displayed in the top line. button. book found under "Telephone calls" on page By pressing the button, the entered Save number can be stored under any name. *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
Note: nection to the desired telephone number. tect the device. If you have not yet established a connec- tion to a mobile phone, the list is empty. *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
The device is moved Move this en- back by one position (on- try down ly available on protected devices). The device is deleted Delete this from the device list. entry *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
> Enter the displayed password on the mobile phone. The connection is established. If the con- nection is successfully established, the tel- ephone fast access function is displayed. *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
Traffic Assist or not during a search. > Press the Detectable by other devices The telephone/Bluetooth settings are dis- button in the telephone/Bluetooth set- played. tings to switch visibility on or off *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
Note: The volume can also be changed using the volume control located on the side. See "Volume control" on page 34.. *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
The last active display is shown. The ring tone is switched Ignore off. The last active dis- play is shown. The call is ended when the caller hangs up. *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
The call is terminated. The last active dis- play is shown. > In the toolbar, press the button > End the call by pressing the End call button. The call is ended and the map display is shown. *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
Calling up without active navigation ternal memory or on to a memory card. Traffic Assist 7977 The MP3 Player is called up and appears The MP3 Player is shown below along with its main screen.
>>> MUSIC OPERATIONS Play Pause Note: The pieces of music starting from the Playback can be paused at any time and > EN The artist and track name are taken from track displayed in the track line are played then continued. the ID3 tag of the MP3 file.
MUSIC OPERATIONS >>> Folder overview The currently playing track is surrounded Track repeat/random play function by a red frame. It is possible to have a track continuously > EN > Press the button in order to move repeated or to have the tracks played in up one level in the folder structure.
>>> MUSIC OPERATIONS Setting volume Shutting down the MP3 Player Note: You can increase or decrease the volume By pressing the key , the MP3 player is > EN The volume can also be changed using by pressing the buttons. terminated and the main menu is dis- the volume control located on the side.
Picture Viewer is shown below along with the main menu. its standard display and a sample picture. WARNING Traffic Assist 7977 > Press the key in the main Pictures The Picture Viewer should not be operat- menu.
>>> PICTURES MODE Slideshow Full screen During the slideshow, all pictures from In full screen mode, the current picture is > EN the current folder level are automatically enlarged to fill the entire touchscreen. Full displayed one after another. The slide- screen mode can be started using the fol- show can be started using the following lowing keys.
PICTURES MODE >>> Folder viewing mode Operating folder viewing mode Changing folder levels With the button, you can move to the > EN Under the picture displayed in the Picture Subfolders next highest folder level. Viewer, the picture's folder level is dis- All folders containing image files are in- Press the appropriate button to display a played in a key panel.
>>> VIDEO MODE Selecting video playback The video player Video mode WARNING > EN Video playback is called up from the main The videos stored on the Memory Card The Video Player should not be operated menu. can be played using the video player. by the driver while driving.
VIDEO MODE >>> Showing the button bar while video is Pausing and resuming playback playing The following buttons are used for this > EN purpose: > Show the button bar. The contents of the current folder ap- > Press to pause playback. pears.
>>> VIDEO MODE Setting the volume Note: The following buttons are used for this > EN The volume can also be changed using purpose: the volume control located on the side. See "Volume control" on page 34. > Show the button bar. >...
SETTINGS >>> Selecting the settings The individual menu points Settings > EN You can pre-select various basic settings Energy for all applications of the Traffic Assist. Your Traffic Assist may be operated using an external power supply unit or using an integrated rechargeable battery.
>>> SETTINGS Day/night display Calibration > EN Using the following button, you can If the touch-screen reacts incorrectly change between the day and night screen to the touching of the screen in specific ar- displays: eas, calibration is required. Starting calibration The calibration can be started using the The charge condition is displayed using >...
The language selection appears. > Push the contact area of the desired lan- WARNING guage. Deactivate the Becker moodlights while driving in your vehicle in order to pre- Canceling the language selection The language selection is closed by push- vent visual distraction from the road and...
Traffic Assist switch sion. Always quote these details in the automatically to sleep mode when the event of queries with Harman/Becker serv- vehicle ignition is switched off. ice department. Prerequisite: • The Traffic Assist must be connected to the vehicle cigarette lighter (see also page 24).
> Switch the internal loudspeaker on us- > Press the button. ing the button or off using the The Traffic Assist is reset to the factory button. settings. > Confirm your settings by pressing *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
(value 0= no deviation Special compression process for audio from the actual position). Values of up to data (e.g. music). 8 are acceptable for navigation units. *Applies only to the Bluetooth®-enabled Traffic Assist 7977...
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SPECIALIST WORDS >>> File Index (Universal Serial Bus) > EN File on a CD/storage card/microdrive The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a bus which contains MPS titles. sytem for interconnection of a computer with external USB peripherals for the ex- SD Card change of data.
TECHNICAL DATA >>> • AC Adapter (not included): Technical Data • Dimensions: 100 - 240 Volt (W x H x D) in mm 126 x 81 x 20,8 > EN 0.2 Ampere • Weight: 50 - 60 cps 197,5 grams Output Voltage 5Volt •...
>>> NOTICE FCC Information NOTICE > US This device complies with the Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: > F (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and > E (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Disposal Customer information on the disposal of electrical and electronic devices (private households) In accordance with the self-imposed principles of Harman/Becker Automotive Systems Gm- bH, the product has been developed and made from high-quality, recyclable materials and components. This symbol on the product and/or accompanying documents means that at the end of their life electrical and electronic products must be disposed of separately from domestic waste.
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