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Becker Traffic Assist Z 201 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Switching between upper and Connection to the mains outlet Handling the packaging lower case Connecting power supply > DK Description of unit The Becker key TMC antenna Traffic Assist - basic unit Transferring files GPS-antenna > S Cable for power supply from...
  • Page 3 INDEX >>> Using fast access mode Navigation settings Using the map display Start with existing destination The Travel info button Repeating the last announcement > D Scrolling through stored destinations The Route options button Changing the announcement volume Displaying or editing a destination The Junction info button Map zooming >...
  • Page 4 The system settings menu Systems GmbH . All technical informa- Operation tion, drawings etc. are subject to copyright > CZ Selection options law. Closing the settings menu > H © Copyright 2008, HARMAN/BECKER Automotive Systems GmbH > 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. > P • No warranty is granted in the case of improper use. These safety instructions also apply to genuine BECKER original > NL accessories.

  • Page 7: Music

    THE TRAFFIC ASSIST >>> Navigation Music The Traffic Assist Thanks to GPS = Global Positioning Sys- Thanks to the integrated MP3-Player, you > D The Traffic Assist is a powerful PND tem, you no longer need to spend hours can listen to your favourite tracks when on (Personal Navigation Device) for use in >...

  • Page 8: Handling The Packaging

    Please contact your local stockist if you have any complaints. The unit can also be Note: > GB sent directly to Harman/Becker in its orig- Your Traffic Assist is supplied in stable inal packaging. packaging. Do not unpack the unit in full >...

  • Page 9: S Cable For Power Supply From

    THE TRAFFIC ASSIST >>> Description of unit Traffic Assist - basic unit Cable for power supply from cigarette lighter The basic unit contains all the electronics: > D The Traffic Assist consists of the basic This cable allows the unit to be connected •...

  • Page 10: Mains Power Supply Unit

    >>> THE TRAFFIC ASSIST USB connection cable Accessories Headset When using the Traffic Assist as an MP3 > D You can connect the unit to a standard Mains power supply unit player, commercially available head- personal computer having a USB interface >...

  • Page 11: Repairs

    > GB of any new updates and other news. Quick start guide > F You can register online on the Becker The Quick Start Guide is designed to pro- homepage www.mybecker.com. vide a brief introduction to operating your > I Traffic Assist.

  • Page 12: Overview Traffic Assist

    >>> OVERVIEW TRAFFIC ASSIST > D > GB > F > I > E > P > NL > DK > S > N Scope of supply > FIN Overview Traffic Assist 1 Traffic Assist - PND (Personal Navigation Device) >...
  • Page 13 2 Touch screen key (external antenna not included in the scope of supply) > GR Press = activates the corresponding key command 3 Becker button ( > PL Press = Back function in most applications > CZ Press and hold = switches Traffic Assist on and off >...
  • Page 14 >>> OVERVIEW TRAFFIC ASSIST > D > GB > F > I > E > P > NL > DK > S > N > FIN Left side of unit Top of unit > TR 1 SD card slot 4 Reset button 2 3.5 mm socket for headphones (headphones not included in >...

  • Page 15: General Operation

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> Maintenance and care Your mobile navigation system was de- • Do not store your mobile navigation General operation signed and manufactured with great care system in cold environments. During > D The unit is maintenance-free. and should be treated with equal care. You operation, when the unit warms up to For proper care, a commercially available >...

  • Page 16: Battery Quality Declaration

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

  • Page 17: Using The Battery

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

  • Page 18: Connection To The Mains Outlet

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Connection to the mains outlet TMC antenna GPS-antenna > D The TMC antenna included in the acces- !Danger! Unit antenna sories is used to receive traffic announce- > GB Ensure that you do not have wet hands ments.

  • Page 19: Connecting Up External Antenna

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

  • Page 20: Unit Bracket

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

  • Page 21: On The Windscreen

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

  • Page 22: Switching Off

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Switching off When the Traffic Assist is started for the If you agree to the conditions, press the first time, the language selection is dis- button at the end of the text. > D You can switch the unit off at any time. Accept played automatically.

  • Page 23: Touch Screen

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

  • Page 24: Entries Made With The Entry Menu

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Entries made with the entry Entering characters Scrolling through the lists menu Characters are entered by pressing the If you have already entered some of the > D Some applications require entries to be keys in the central area. letters of the selection you want, you can >...

  • Page 25: Special Characters And Umlauts

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> The selection list appears. Other character sets Different character sets can be selected for > D the keyboard of the Traffic Assist. > GB > F > I > In order to switch to the special charac- >...

  • Page 26: Entering Numbers

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION The Becker key Entering numbers Switching between upper and lower Switch to the numbers keyboard in order case > D The key is integrated in the bottom to enter figures. During free text entry, it is possible to left hand corner of the casing.

  • Page 27: Transferring Files

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> Transferring files Transferring using the USB port Transferring maps The USB port is used to link the Traffic The installation software from the DVD > D Assist directly to a personal computer. should be used for the transfer. This in- Note: >...

  • Page 28: Transferring Cards

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Transferring cards Transferring music tracks, pic- tures and videos > D The installation software on the DVD Pictures, music and videos must be stored should be used for data transfer. Data is > GB on a separate Micro SD memory card (not transferred in the following steps: included in the scope of delivery).

  • Page 29: Navigation Mode

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

  • Page 30: Selecting Navigation

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

  • Page 31: Icons Used

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

  • Page 32: Home Address

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

  • Page 33: Configuration Of The Destination Input Menu

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

  • Page 34: Selecting A Country

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Selecting a country Selecting an address and starting route You can select a country from those avail- guidance > D able using the button for the country of You can enter the exact destination ad- > GB destination.
  • Page 35 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Selecting a town Using the town list When sufficient letters have been entered The destination town can be specified by Once a few letters of the desired town > D it will automatically switch to a list from entering the name or postcode.
  • Page 36 >>> NAVIGATION MODE Selecting the street Using the street list Selecting the Intersection In the Street menu field the street and Once a few letters of the desired street After entering the destination town and > D house number can be entered separately have been entered you can display a list of street, you can enter a junction so as to >...
  • Page 37 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Selecting a house number Displaying the route Storing a destination After entering the destination town and Once the address has been entered, the ad- In the address input menu, the but- > D Save street, you can enter a house number so as dress input menu allows the route to the ton opens a menu where a name can be >...

  • Page 38: Points Of Interest

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

  • Page 39: Point Of Interest In The Vicinity

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

  • Page 40: Point Of Interest Near To An Address

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Point of interest near to an address The points of interest categories available Point of interest near to destination > Press for the entered town are displayed. > Press the button. > D POI near location POI nearby >...

  • Page 41: Selecting A Destination From The Map

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Selecting a destination from the name entered. > Select the desired destination from the > D list. You can select a destination straight from > GB the map. > Press in fast access Enter destination > F mode.

  • Page 42: Coordinate Entry

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Coordinate entry > Then enter the desired values using the in the vicinity of your chosen point using button. buttons > D You can also enter your destination using POI nearby However, you can also store your chosen You can enter coordinates in three differ- geographic coordinates.

  • Page 43: Route Planning

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Route planning By pressing you can now add a Add stage stage to the route. The route planning menu allows you to > D After pressing you can give create and select individual routes. To do Rename route >...

  • Page 44: Creating A New Route

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE You can call up the route options using Creating a new route button. > In the route menu, press > D Options Create new You can optimise the order of the destina- route > GB tions to be travelled to by pressing the button.

  • Page 45: Editing A Route

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> > Press to enter further inter- The edit menu will be displayed. The fol- Optimising a route Add stage mediate destinations described lowing options are available: If you have entered several destinations for > D above. a route, you can use the Traffic Assist to Option Meaning >...

  • Page 46: Navigation Settings

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Navigation settings This will take you to the navigation set- The Travel info button tings menu. In the Travel info settings window, you > D The navigation settings contain all the set- can set which additional information you tings that are relevant to the navigation >...

  • Page 47: The Route Options Button

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> > After pressing the button next to • The Route options button Info next destination Route Display of the estimated time of arrival, You can edit your driving profile in the select one of the following options. >...
  • Page 48 >>> NAVIGATION MODE Displaying different route types Note: Option Meaning You can use the Traffic Assist to display > D Please note that, in many cases, the fastest Permitted With this option, the previously described routes. route will overlay a simple or optimum road type in question is >...

  • Page 49: The Junction Info Button

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> The Junction info button The TMC button Setting Meaning In the Junction info settings window you You can configure settings for the recep- > D When this function is en- Signposts can turn on or off the help available for tion of traffic announcements in the abled, you receive infor- >...

  • Page 50: The Map Info Button

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE The Map info button Setting Meaning Setting Meaning In the Map info settings window, you can > D Press the arrow buttons When you switch this Info box configure settings for additional informa- to activate the automatic option on, the vehicle (height, >...

  • Page 51: The Speed Info Button

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> The Speed info button The Speed info settings window allows > D you to display speed limits parallel to the > GB navigation. You can also be warned against exceeding the speed limit by an > F acoustic warning.

  • Page 52: The Voice Button

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE To select settings always press the field The Voice button The Format button next to the setting that you wish to In the Voice settings window you can set In the Format settings window you can > D change.

  • Page 53: The Volume Button

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> The Volume button The Time button If the automatic function is switched off, With the Volume settings window, you You can select the time zone relevant for you can select the desired time zone by > D can set the standard volume for voice an- your location in the Time settings win- pressing the button below...

  • Page 54: The Announce Streets Button

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Traffic announcements The Announce streets button The Reset button Using the button you You can reset the navigation settings to > D Announce streets using TMC can switch on or off the announcement of their factory settings. >...

  • Page 55: Displaying Tmc Messages On The Map

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

  • Page 56: Reading A Message

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE You can scroll through the list using the If a message lies on your route as shown in Display the relevant road in the map arrow keys on the right-hand the example, by pressing the > Press the button in the message >...

  • Page 57: Taking Announcements Into Consideration When Calculating Routes

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Taking announcements into con- The map display Manual recalculation sideration when calculating If a traffic announcement affects your > D routes The map display is used primarily for route, a window with detailed informa- route guidance. However, you can also use Your Traffic Assist can take traffic an- >...

  • Page 58: Structure Of The Map Display

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE The map display will then appear and, if Information box showing compass, Traffic lane recommendation (only vehicle speed and altitude above sea appears on some multi-lane roads; GPS reception is available, will show your > D level black arrows = recommended lanes) current position.

  • Page 59: Route Guidance With Arrow Display

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> On the left of the screen, you can show or row, with a distance indication under- The display will change to arrow display. hide the information (estimated time of neath it. If two driving manoeuvres are to >...

  • Page 60: Using The Map Display

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Using the map display Distance to next driving manoeuvre Display power level / Display TMC > D Repeating the last announcement setting > GB During route guidance, the system an- Information box showing compass, nounces important information, e. g. the vehicle speed and altitude above sea >...
  • Page 61 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Map display options Map zooming Moving the map The map can be zoomed into in steps via You can move the map to any point. In the map display options, you can > D the zoom buttons. >...
  • Page 62 >>> NAVIGATION MODE You can call up the music mode using the • Switch between 2D and 3D map dis- Cancel route guidance button. play. You can cancel active route guidance. > D > Open the options menu for the map •...

  • Page 63: Displaying The Entire Route

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> tion using Displaying the entire route You can set the route options by pressing Select from last button. You can display the entire route to the button. > D destinations Options Once you have entered the desired way- destination on the map.
  • Page 64 >>> NAVIGATION MODE To block individual route sections, select Displaying the destination list You can use the buttons in . The Traffic Assist then calculates a If a planned route with a number of desti- the bottom line to scroll through the indi- >...
  • Page 65 NAVIGATION MODE >>> The following options are then available: Selecting 2D/3D mode Changing zoom steps and map angle You can switch the map display between You can choose which zoom steps the • Use to display informa- > D Show details 3D and 2D display.
  • Page 66 >>> NAVIGATION MODE To leave the settings menu without mak- In the 3D display, you can set the angle of Changing the orientation of the map ing any changes, press the button. inclination of the map display. This set- (2D) >...
  • Page 67 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Switching 3D buildings on/off Displaying current position By pressing the button you Country info In 3D mode, you can select whether or You can display your current position and can display country-specific information > D not 3D buildings available in towns store this position.
  • Page 68 >>> NAVIGATION MODE Point of interest on the route Press one of the points of interests to start Point of interest near destination/on en- During route guidance, you can display route guidance to it. To display informa- tire route > D the points of interest located on the route.
  • Page 69 NAVIGATION MODE >>> TMC on the route Block route Changing route options You can view and edit TMC messages lo- You can block a stretch of road ahead. You can modify the route options (route > D cated on your route. This determines a certain stretch of road selection etc.) during route guidance.

  • Page 70: Media

    >>> MEDIA MP3 player Selecting a track The following functions can be found in Media the media menu: > D Tracks can be selected from the selection The MP3 player can play MP3 tracks • MP3 player menu. stored on an inserted Micro SD memory >...
  • Page 71 MEDIA >>> • Selection using is described here Genres Folders When you select the tracks on as an example. The other selection options > D Genres the memory card are listed sorted by are similar in functionality. > GB genre (e.g. rock, pop). >...
  • Page 72 >>> MEDIA The playback menu Track skip At the top right of the display, you can see The names of the next and previous track the elapsed time. Next to that, the elapsed > D You can use the playback menu to control are displayed above and below the current time is displayed in the form of a bar.
  • Page 73 MEDIA >>> Track repeat / random play Setting the volume Closing the MP3 player You can set a track to repeat on a loop, or You can set the volume of the MP3 play- Pressing the button closes the MP3 >...

  • Page 74: Image Viewer

    >>> MEDIA Image viewer The image viewer menu > D In the image viewer menu, you can select images, start a slide show and call up the Note: > GB settings. The image viewer cannot be called up when route guidance is active. >...

  • Page 75: Selecting An Image

    MEDIA >>> Selecting an image Press the buttons to the left and right of Enlarging the image the image to move to the next or previous > Show the image menu. > D image. > Press the button. Zoom > GB Press the centre of the image to hide the image menu.
  • Page 76 >>> MEDIA Slide show Displaying image information > Show the image menu. > D In the slide show, all the pictures in the > Press the button. EXIF current folder level are automatically dis- > GB played sequentially. > Press in the image viewer Slide show >...

  • Page 77: Video Player

    MEDIA >>> Video player > D Note: > GB The video player cannot be called up when route guidance is active. > F The video player must not be operated > I during driving. A message is displayed stating that the vid- The selected video is played in full-screen eo player must not be used when driving.

  • Page 78: Interrupting Playback

    >>> MEDIA Displaying the video menu Playback Interrupting playback The displayed video is played using the You can pause and resume playback at any > D You can use the video menu to control the following button: time. playback of the video. >...

  • Page 79: Games

    MEDIA >>> Games > Confirm the message by pressing the Setting the volume You can set the volume of the MP3 play- button. > D A number of games are available for your back. entertainment. > GB !Warning. Note: > F Always adjust the volume so that you can The games cannot be called up when still hear any ambient noise while driv-...

  • Page 80: S Travel Assistant

    >>> EXTRAS Travel assistant Extras contains useful functions for your Extras journey. The following functions are > D In the travel assistant, you can look up in- available: ternational telephone dialling codes, con- > GB • The travel assistant, with a directory of vert units and look up international cloth- international telephone dialling codes, a >...
  • Page 81 EXTRAS >>> International telephone dialling codes International clothing sizes > Press in the > Press in the travel > D International area codes Clothing size table travel assistant. assistant. > GB > F > I Here, length is selected as an example. >...

  • Page 82: World Clock

    >>> EXTRAS World clock > Press the > Use button to turn to select the desired World clock the display of two additional world time zone. > D In the menu, you can display the current times on or off >...
  • Page 83 EXTRAS >>> Calculator > D You have the option of opening up a con- venient calculator. > GB > Press in the extras menu. Calculator > F > I > E > P > NL Press to show additional calculator functions.

  • Page 84: Selecting System Settings

    >>> SETTINGS Selecting system settings The system settings menu Operation Settings > D You can select the various settings options You can change various basic settings for Selection options from the system settings menu. all applications on the Traffic Assist. >...

  • Page 85: The Individual Menu Items

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

  • Page 86: Calibration

    >>> SETTINGS Calibration Language Scrolling If the touch screen responds incorrectly The texts on the touch screen can be dis- Using the buttons, it is possi- > D when buttons are pressed, it needs to be played in a variety of languages. ble to scroll through the list in the direc- >...

  • Page 87: Automatic On/Off

    SETTINGS >>> Automatic on/off Sounds Factory settings The Traffic Assist can switch automatical- You can switch the Traffic Assist signal You can reset your Traffic Assist to the > D ly to sleep mode when the vehicle ignition tone on and off. This also includes the factory settings.

  • Page 88: Information

    > S Note in particular the product designa- tion and the software version. Always > N quote these details in enquiries to the serv- ice provided by Harman/Becker. > FIN button dis- Map version information > TR plays information relating to the installed map data.

  • Page 89: Specialist Words

    SPECIALIST WORDS >>> ID3-Tag SD Card Specialist words (Greenwich Mean Time) „Index of Contents" of an MP3 title. (Secure Digital) > D Central European Time Contains information such as title, artist, The Secure Digital Card was developed in > GB The standard time at 0 degrees of longi- album, year and genre.
  • Page 90 >>> SPECIALIST WORDS (Traffic Message Channel) > D Traffic announcements transmitted by > GB most FM stations via RDS. Basis for dy- namic navigation. > F > I (Universal Serial Bus) > E The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a bus sytem for interconnection of a computer >...

  • Page 91: Keywords

    Keywords KEYWORDS >>> Numerics 2D display ..... 65 Daylight saving time ... . . 53 Games .
  • Page 92 >>> KEYWORDS > D Main menu ....23 Photo ......74 Safety information .
  • Page 93 KEYWORDS >>> Telephone dialling codes ..81 Warnings > D Time format ....52 Speed limit .

  • Page 94: Technical Data

    >>> TECHNICAL DATA • Headphone output: Technical Data • Dimensions: 3.5 mm Stereo Socket > D (W x H x D) in mm 125,3 x 82,4 x 17,6 • 1 Internal speakers: • Weight: > GB 2 Watt max. 168 grams •...

  • Page 95: 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 96: Disposal Of The Unit

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

  • Page 97: Disposal Of The Battery

    (statutory obligation to take back). If > E you wish to return your batteries to us, please send them, with adequate postage, to the following address: > P Harman/Becker Automotive Systems GmbH > NL - Battery recycling - > DK Becker-Göring-Straße 16 16...
  • Page 98 >>> NOTICE > D > GB > F > I > E > P > NL > DK > S > N > Completely discharge the battery (leave the unit switched on with no power suppply until it automatically switches off). >...

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