Contents Safety instructions Information regarding general road safety Arrangement of controls 114 115 Anti-theft device Entering the code number Removing the portable panel Attaching the portable panel 116 116 117 117 General Operation Switching on/off Setting the volume 118 118 118 Activating the tone menu Setting the bass Setting the treble Fader Setting the balance Linear adjustment Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer or centre speaker Switching loudness on / off Navigation mode What is navigat
Contents Radio mode Switching on radio mode Switching on Radio Menu Mode Selecting the FM waveband Selecting the AM waveband Settings for station selection Dynamic autostore (FM-DAS) Station search FM-DAS Station search MW, LW, SW Scan search Programme filtering for FM DAS Programme type selection (PTY) Turning PTY display on / off Calling up / storing FM stations 153 153 153 153 153 153 154 154 154 155 155 155 156 156 Calling up/storing MW, LW, SW stations Autostore MW, LW Manual FM tuning Manual Tunin
Contents Display brightness (Lum) LED setting Setting reception optimisation (M/S) Setting navigation announcements (Nav) AUX input (Aux) Display compass (Cmp) Signal tone volume (BeV) Service menu Calling up / exiting service menu CD Changer reset Unit reset Explanation RDS SYSTEM 179 179 180 180 181 181 181 182 182 182 182 183 183 DAS Seek Qual.
GSafety instructions Operation of the unit is permitted only if the traffic conditions are suitable and you are absolutely sure that you, your passengers or other motorists are not endangered, obstructed or inconvenienced. In all cases, all applicable road traffic regulations must be obeyed. Destinations may only be entered when the vehicle is stationary. The navigation system is only an aid. Errors may occur in individual data items/entries.
Information regarding general road safety This car radio device is intended and approved for installation and operation in passenger cars, commercial vehicles and buses (vehicle classes M, N and O) whose electric system has a rated voltage of 12V. Installation and maintenance should only be carried out by specialists. Faulty installation or maintenance can result in the malfunctioning of the motor vehicle’s electronic systems. The vehicle manufacturer’s safety instructions must be observed.
Arrangement of controls 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 1 11 12 Arrangement of controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 Left rotary control (INFO) On / off switch ( ) Tone button ( ) Road traffic announcement button ( LED Select CD mode ( ) ) 7 8 9 10 11 12 Select radio mode ( ) Select navigation ( ) CD eject button ( ) Right rotary control (OK) Multifunction buttons Display 115
Anti-theft device Anti-theft device Entering the code number If the car radio is disconnected from the electrical supply source, the anti-theft device prevents it from being reconnected. After turning on the unit via the button, the prompt Enter Code Number is displayed. X Use the multifunction keys to enter the five-digit code number. Example: Code number 15372 (the code number can be found on the enclosed CODE CARD).
Anti-theft device Removing the portable panel As an effective anti-theft device, the portable panel (A) may be removed from the unit. Press button briefly (storage medium remains in the unit). The display folds forwards. X Detach the portable panel. X A The volume is limited to a maximum level after the display has been folded down. After 20 seconds, an audible signal indicates that the control component is folded down. The unit then switches itself off.
General operation General Operation Switching on/off X Press . The unit can also be switched on/off via the vehicle ignition. To switch the unit on via the ignition, the unit must have previously been turned off via the ignition. After switching off the ignition, the unit can be prevented from switching off by pressing the button within 3 seconds. Note: The unit can also be switched on with the ignition switched off via the button, but it will switch off automatically after 1 hour.
General operation Fader X Press the button and then the multifunction button. Linear adjustment Switching loudness on / off The tone adjustments for the current signal source (i.e. FM) can be reset to a mid-level. X Press the button and then the multifunction button. X With multifunction button you can select either Loudness on (ON) or Loudness off (OFF). X X Use the right-hand rotary control to achieve the desired fader setting. Briefly press the button.
Navigation mode Navigation mode What is navigation? The term “navigation” (lat. navigare = to travel by sea) is generally understood to mean the location of a vehicle, the determination of the direction and distance from the desired destination and the required route. As navigation aids, stars, prominent landmarks, compass and satellites are used. With the Becker Indianapolis, the location is determined via the GPS receiver (GPS = Global Positioning System).
Navigation mode One way streets, pedestrian zones, turn bans and other traffic regulations are taken into account as far as possible. There may be discrepancies between the data on the navigation CD and the actual local situation, due to permanent changes to road systems and their traffic regulations. Note: For Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark, non-verified data has been used to achieve a high depth of digitisation; i.e.
Navigation mode General instructions • During navigation mode, radio or CD can still be heard. The distance to the next announcement and, depending on the setting made in “Setting the time display” on page 152, also the estimated time of arrival, the current time or the remaining travel time are displayed on the right of the display. • The unit can be switched to radio mode when route guidance is in operation by pressing the button. You can switch to CD/MP3 mode by pressing the button.
Navigation mode Selecting navigation X Press . The main navigation menu appears after this display. Note: The navigation CD must be loaded when starting navigation mode for the first time. If calibration of the navigation system has not yet been completed, the system will prompt you to take a drive for calibration. See “Calibration” on page 207. A navigation CD containing the data for the target country is required for navigation mode.
Navigation mode • LAST DESTINATIONS A list of the last 50 destinations is displayed. With the right rotary control , the desired destination can be selected. By pressing the left rotary control , information on the destination can be called up before confirming by pressing the right rotary control . Stopovers are not stored as last destinations. 124 Destination entry X In the Main Navigation Menu, select DESTINATION with the right rotary control and press the control to confirm.
Navigation mode The complete entry can be deleted by pressing multifunction button for more than 2 seconds. Entering a destination The last location entered is displayed. If you wish to select a destination within the displayed location, immediately select ROAD or CENTRE. X If your destination is located elsewhere, select the place using the right rotary control and press to confirm. X Select the letters one after another by turning the right rotary control and press to confirm.
Navigation mode If a definite entry is given, the system switches to the Road/ Centre Entry. If there are no roads or only the centre is available for a particular town, the unit will switch directly to the Route menu. Selecting destination via post code The destination can also be selected via the town’s post code. The display then shows either the destination corresponding to the post code or, if the post code is shared among several towns, a list containing these towns.
Navigation mode Entering the destination town X Select ROAD with the right rotary control and press the control to confirm. Already entered letters are displayed inversely. To help, the road name most similar to the entry so far is displayed. The unit offers only the possible remaining letters for selection. If no other entries are available, the unit completes the road-name. The road name most similar to the entry appears in capital letters in the road selection list.
Navigation mode Entering the destination town centre X Select CENTRE with the right rotary control and press the control to confirm. If the previously selected location has only one centre, the program immediately switches to the Route menu. If the number of centres is less than 10, the centre list is displayed. X Select the centre by turning the right rotary control and press the control to confirm. If the number of centres is greater than 9, the program switches to centre entry.
Navigation mode Note: By pressing the right rotary control for more than 2 seconds without previously entering a letter, a list of the possible location centres will immediately appear. Destination input via coordinates If the geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude) of a destination are known, these can be entered and route guidance to the destination started. X X Select COORDINATES with the right rotary control and press the control to confirm.
Navigation mode Route menu Selection of SAVE DESTINATION, START-FAST R., (START-SHORT R. or START-DYN. R.) HOUSE NUMBER, CROSSING and ROUTE SETTINGS by turning the right rotary control and press to confirm. • SAVE DESTINATION Accesses the entry menu for the destination memory (Page 132). • START-FAST R., START-DYN. R. or START-SHORT R. starts Navigation. Simultaneously, a prompt appears indicating the currently selected route option (-SHORT R. for the shortest route, -FAST R. for fastest route and -DYN. R.
Navigation mode Select ROUTE SETTINGS to choose the route settings. X Select by turning the right rotary control and press to confirm selection. Selecting intersection for destination road X X Select CROSSING in the route menu with the right rotary control and press to confirm. Select the intersection for the destination road by turning the right rotary control and press the control to confirm. Select START- to start route guidance. Select SAVE DESTINATION to jump to the destination memory menu.
Navigation mode • RESTRICTIONS Provides options for avoiding bridges, ferries, tunnels or toll roads X Make your selection by turning the right rotary control , and change any settings by pressing it. Press the control for more than 2 seconds to accept all settings and exit the menu. Note: Routes without motorways can only be calculated for short distances (up to at most 200 km depending on the density of digitisation).
Navigation mode Deleting a destination from the destination memory X X Select destination page 143). memory Route guidance calculation Stopover offers the possibility of entering a stopover destination during the active route guidance. (see Select the destination to be deleted with the right rotary control and press the multifunction button . Destination memory full The message “Calculating route” indicates that the distance is being calculated; this may take several seconds.
Navigation mode • P.O.I. (see page 143) enables the selection of special destinations as stopovers via LOCAL AREA, NEAR DESTINATION and TOWN/COUNTRY, e.g. petrol stations or airports. Deleting a stopover X Press the multifunction button. Starting route guidance to a stopover To start route guidance to the stopover, press the right rotary control .
Navigation mode Deleting traffic jam X Press the multifunction button. X To delete a block, press the right rotary control within 8 seconds. Cancelling route guidance X Press . X The route guidance is cancelled when the right rotary control is pressed within 8 seconds. Otherwise route guidance will continue. Explanation of navigation After entering the destination (address), the system calculates the route and announces: “Ready to drive off”.
Navigation mode GWarning Accident hazard Road traffic regulations always take priority when a vehicle is being driven in traffic. The navigation system is only an aid. Errors may occur in individual data items/entries. At all times, the driver must decide whether or not to heed the information provided. We do not accept liability for erroneous data provided by the navigation system.
Navigation mode • “Now drive straight ahead.” At this point, you must drive straight ahead. • “Please follow the direction arrows.” This display tells you that you are currently on a non-digitised road (i.e. car park, garage, multi-storey car park) which is not contained in the digitised road map. The arrow indicates the direction of the destination as the crow flies. • “Keep right after 2 kilometres.
Navigation mode What is dynamic route guidance? Dynamic route guidance is used to calculate the route, taking current traffic announcements into account. The traffic announcements are transmitted by a TMC radio station in addition to the radio programme and are received and analysed by the navigation system. The reception of traffic announcements is free of charge.
Navigation mode Displaying traffic information Current traffic announcements can be displayed in text form. There are several options for requesting current traffic information. Traffic information can be requested via the multifunction buttons and in the route guidance display and, in the case of inactive route guidance, via the multifunction button in the information menu. Note: If no other traffic information is available, NO TRAFFIC MESSAGES RECEIVED is displayed.
Navigation mode Information during route guidance Scroll marks on the right side of the display indicate that more than 3 lines are required for the traffic information. X Pressing the button returns to the list of the current traffic information. Press the left rotary control . The destination, the distance and the estimated time of arrival are displayed. X Press the left rotary control X Press the .
Navigation mode Displaying settings Requesting current time Calling up current position X During navigation, press the left rotary control . X During navigation, press the left rotary control . During route guidance, the current position can be requested. X Press the X Press the X multifunction button. The settings are displayed in a list. X It is possible to scroll through the list by turning the right rotary control .
Navigation mode With inactive route guidance, the information menu can be requested by pressing the left rotary control . X Press the multifunction button. The current position with road name (if available), degrees longitude and latitude, altitude above sea level and the number of satellites received are displayed. Calling up road list During route guidance, the list of roads for the planned route can be called up.
Navigation mode Destination memory X In the Main Navigation Menu, select DEST. MEMORY with the right rotary control and press the control to confirm. The destination memory contains personally stored destinations. Once a destination has been stored, it does not have to be manually re-entered. P.O.I. Menu for selecting points of interest from a predetermined list. Points of interest include petrol stations, airports or hospitals, for example. X In the Main Navigation Menu, select P.O.I.
Navigation mode By pressing the left rotary control information on the selected destination is listed (i.e. a hospital). Selection TOWN Points of interest in a specified town can be selected. Enter the point of interest and confirm. X Confirm the point of interest in the displayed list by pressing the right rotary control . The system jumps to the route menu. X Confirm selection with the right rotary control . The system jumps to the route menu.
Navigation mode Selection NATIONWIDE Points of interest (P.O.I.) CD The following contains a general description of the points of interest (or P.O.I.) CDs. Using the right rotary control , select a category and press the control to confirm. A list with special destinations is displayed or, if there are more than 9 entries in the list, you will be prompted to enter text. The valid categories for the current points of interest CD are displayed. X Enter the point of interest and confirm.
Navigation mode If the points of interest CD is inserted during active navigation, the system requests information on the location of the point of interest (near to destination or in vicinity of current position). If navigation is not active, this selection is skipped. X With the right rotary control , select either LOCAL AREA or NEAR DESTINATION. After a short time, the available points of interest for the selected categories are displayed.
Navigation mode Terms of licence You are granted a non-exclusive licence to use the database for your personal purposes, or, where applicable, for internal purposes in your business operations. The present licence does not authorise the granting of sublicenses. Use of the data is only permitted in this specific Becker system.
Navigation mode Setting time In order to achieve correct navigation on routes with time-dependent traffic guidance, and to calculate the estimated time of arrival, it is necessary to set the GMT time transmitted from satellites to the current time zone. X X In the System Settings menu, select TIME and confirm. With multifunction button or , the time can be changed from 24- to 12-hour display. X By pressing the right rotary control or multifunction button , the set time is accepted.
Navigation mode The Destination Memory is then called up automatically (see page 143). With the right rotary control , select the desired position in the Destination Memory and press to confirm. Calling up Position X Call up Destination Memory (see page 143) and select destination with the right rotary control . Note: If the position is outside a digitised area, the driver is guided along the digitised route nearest to the destination. The announcement “Your destination is nearby” is given.
Navigation mode Animation Whether ETA, the current time or the remaining travel time should be displayed on the right side of the display during navigation, is a setting option here. Switching announcement of arrival time on /off X X Set and confirm ANIMATIONEN in the System Settings menu. Set and confirm ANNOUNCEMENT ETA in the System Settings menu. Selecting the units of measurement X Set and confirm MEASURING UNIT in the System Settings menu. ETA stands for Estimated Time of Arrival.
Navigation mode Influencing the calculation of ETA Set and confirm ETA CALCULATION in the System Settings menu. ETA stands for Estimated Time of Arrival. X • LOW-RISK With this setting the unit adjusts for drivers who may take longer for the planned journey. This setting could be used, for example, in areas of dense traffic. X The selection is accepted by pressing the right rotary control . The system returns to the System Settings menu. Use the right rotary control to select the desired setting.
Navigation mode X X Set and confirm SPEEDLIMITS in the System Settings menu. You can select between speed limits ON and OFF by briefly pressing the right rotary control . Setting is confirmed and accepted by pressing and holding the right rotary control . If, when the speed limit display is ON, you travel along a route with a speed limit and this speed limit is stored on the navigation CD, the corresponding symbol will appear on the right-hand side of the display indicating the speed limit.
Radio mode Radio mode Switching on radio mode X Press . The last selected waveband is called up. Switching on Radio Menu Mode X Press in radio mode. The radio menu mode is activated and displayed. The unit switches back to radio mode if no button is pressed within the next 8 seconds. The last selected station and level are displayed. By pressing repeatedly, you can choose between the levels Seek Quality, Seek Name, Stations RDS and Stations Fix.
Radio mode Dynamic autostore (FM-DAS) X X Station search FM-DAS Requesting radio menu mode. Press multifunction button repeatedly until Seek Quality or Seek Name is displayed. In the FM DAS mode, the receivable stations are displayed via the multifunction buttons depending on the settings. Set the desired station by pressing the button directly below the abbreviated station designation.
Radio mode Scan search X On the desired waveband (FM, MW, LW, SW) press the right rotary control . Programme filtering for FM DAS Programme type selection (PTY) You have the option of filtering various stations from the FM DAS station list. X Requesting radio menu mode. X Press the multifunction button. Afterward, select the desired PTY (see also page 183) using multifunction button . X Requesting radio menu mode. appears on the display. An automatic station search will be initiated.
Radio mode Turning PTY display on / off X Selecting radio menu mode. Storing: 12 frequencies or programmes can be stored per waveband. X X Find desired station. With multifunction button , select either PTY (PTY Display On) or Frequency (PTY Display Off). X Calling up / storing FM stations In the Radio Menu Mode, select level Stations RDS or Stations Fix using multifunction button .
Radio mode Autostore MW, LW X Select radio menu mode within the desired waveband. Press multifunction button repeatedly until Autostore on is displayed. X Press multifunction button until Seek Autostore is displayed. Manual FM tuning X X Selecting radio menu mode. Using the multifunction button select the level Stations Fix. X The 6 stations with the best reception are stored under the station buttons in order of quality.
Radio mode Switching regionalisation on / off Regionalisation The RDS diversity function is independent of region. As a result, the RDS diversity function can lead to the radio switching between various regional programmes which may vary in terms of broadcasting content. In such a case, the special regional programming must be selected directly. If several regional programmes are transmitted by one station, this can only be seen when the station is selected.
Radio mode Switching radio text on / off GWarning Accident hazard Since information transmitted via radio text is constantly changing, we recommend displaying the radio text only when the vehicle is stationary to avoid unnecessary distraction for the driver. This is a necessary precaution for accident prevention. X Selecting FM radio menu mode. Press multifunction button to switch on the radio text. The car radio filters data transmitted by the radio station and displays it in the form of radio text.
Radio mode Direct programming enables a TP station to be programmed that is not the FM station being received. This means, for example, that a particular FM station can be listened to whilst TP announcements are received from another one. If the programmed TP station reception is poor, the unit switches to automatic tracking until the programmed TP station can be restored. If the unit detects a TP station, this is indicated on the display by TP.
Radio mode Selecting automatic tracking In all modes and wavebands, automatic tracking can be turned on by pressing and holding the button for more than 2 seconds. Selecting / cancelling direct programming X Switching mute on/off X Switching on TP menu. Selecting: Press the X After selection of a TP or EON station, the mute function can be activated by pressing the button briefly. multifunction button.
Radio mode TP Announcement volume Selecting TP Menu. X Press the multifunction button. Switching TMC on/off Selecting TMC station X X With the right rotary control , four different settings (0 - 3) can be selected. This means that the volume can be raised by a fixed amount depending on the setting.
Radio mode Display for receivable TMC stations If the system is able to receive a TMC station and TMC has been activated as described in “Switching TMC on/off” on page 162, this is indicated on the display by the abbreviation . TMC information can be received and analysed by the navigation system. The reception of these traffic announcements is free of charge.
CD mode CD mode Notes on compact discs (CD) Sound interruptions may occur if the CD is soiled. In order to ensure the highest tone quality, please note the following: Correct Incorrect Incorrect Correct • Always touch the CD at the edges only. Keep the disc clean and never touch the surface. • Never stick anything on the CD. • Protect the CDs against direct sunlight and from heat sources such as heaters etc.
CD mode Forward / backward track skipping Turn right rotary control to right / left. Through further turning of the right rotary control , several tracks can be skipped over in forward or reverse directions. Scan search X X Note: The unit switches to the first track once the last track is reached. In a similar manner, it switches from the first track back to the final track.
CD mode Random play CD settings menu Pressing the multifunction button activates the random play function. Subsequently, the tracks on the current CD will be played in random order. The prompt Rnd is displayed inversely. X X X Pressing the multifunction button again deactivates the “Random Play” function. Press the button in CD mode. The CD settings menu is displayed. As additional information, if available, CD text on the track currently playing is displayed.
CD mode Temperature protection circuit To protect the laser diode from excessive heat, a two-stage temperature protection circuit is integrated into the unit. When the first temperature threshold of this protection circuit is activated, the following display is given. CD mode continues. However, if possible the system should be switched to a different operating mode. When the second temperature threshold is activated, the following display is given for 8 seconds.
MP3 mode MP3 mode General notes on MP3 The music that can be played when your unit is in MP3 mode is generally copyright-protected under applicable international and national laws. In several countries, the reproduction of copyrighted material is not permitted, even if only for personal use, without the express prior consent of the copyright holder. Please check the current copyright laws for your country and comply with them.
MP3 mode • You can play CD-Rs (writeable CDs) and CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) on this unit, You can also use multisession CDs, but a multisession CD must be finalized before it can be played. Depending on the recording device used to record the CD-R/CD-RW and / or the CD-R/CD-RW itself, it may not be possible to play some CD-Rs/CD-RWs on this unit. For further information about creating MP3/WMA files and ID3 tags, please consult your dealer or check on the Internet.
MP3 mode Inserting /ejecting MP3 CDs Inserting CDs: X Press and hold . The display folds downwards and the CD slot is then visible. X Insert the MP3 CD into the CD slot with the printed side upwards. The unit pulls in the MP3 CD automatically and begins to play the first track in the first folder (directory) of the CD. Then fold the display up again. After the last track in the last folder on the MP3 CD has finished playing, the unit will automatically repeat the first track in the first folder on the CD.
MP3 mode Switching between folder/ playlist If playlists are stored on the inserted MP3 CD, it is possible to switch between the folder display and the playlist display. Note: The multifunction button is only displayed when playlists are saved on the inserted MP3 CD. Forward / backward track skipping Turn right rotary control to right / left. Through further turning of the right rotary control , several tracks can be skipped over in forward or reverse directions.
MP3 mode Fast forward / reverse X Fast forward (audible) is activated by pressing the multifunction button and fast reverse (audible) is activated by pressing the multifunction button. X Pressing the multifunction button again deactivates the “Random Play” function. X “Track repeat” is activated by pressing the multifunction button. Fast forward / reverse terminates when the multifunction button or is released. X Random Play Pressing the multifunction button activates the random play function.
MP3 mode Switching between track/ID3 tag display X Press the multifunction button. The total number of playlists (Pl), folders (Fd) on the MP3 CD and the total number of tracks (Tk) are displayed. Here you can set whether in the MP3 menu the track display is provided by the numerical track display or by displaying the ID3 tag for the current track. X Requesting CD settings menu. Displaying name of folder/ playlist X Requesting MP3 settings menu.
CD changer mode CD changer mode Operational readiness of CD changer If a CD changer is connected to the car radio, the CD changer is ready for operation as soon as the filled CD magazine is loaded. Close the sliding cover after loading. All further operation is performed from the car radio control panel. Loading / ejecting the CD magazine To remove the CD magazine, open the sliding cover on the changer and press the eject button. The magazine is ejected and can be removed.
CD changer mode For additional operating instructions, refer to CD mode (Page 164): • “Notes on compact discs (CD)” on page 164 • “Forward / backward track skipping” on page 165 • “Scan search” on page 165 • “Fast forward / reverse” on page 165 • “Random play” on page 166 • “Track repeat” on page 165 CDC settings menu X Press the button in CDC mode. The CDC settings menu is displayed. At the same time, the current CD number, the track number and the current track playing time are displayed.
CD changer mode Naming a CD It is possible to assign a name to the CD currently playing, change a previously assigned name and delete stored names. Note: The entered name is stored in the CD changer. Only a limited amount of memory is available for CD names. If you replace your CD-changer, the stored names are lost. Assigning/changing names: X Requesting CDC settings menu. X Displaying names: X Requesting CDC settings menu.
CD changer mode CD filter function You can filter out individual tracks on a CD. These tracks are then not included when the CD is played. Note: The filter function can only be activated if a name has been stored for the selected CD. X X Filtering tracks: Silverstone 7860 and 2660 CD changers. X The tracks to be filtered out of the current CD can be selected using the right rotary control . X By pressing the right rotary control you can select Play (track unfiltered) and Skip (track filtered out).
User settings User settings Opening / quitting User Settings menu After calling up the user settings, the following basic settings can be made on two levels according to your personal preferences.
User settings Telephone mute function (Tel) Display brightness (Lum) LED setting If a telephone with hands-free operation is installed, the call may be routed through the speaker system. This eliminates the need for an additional speaker. However, the signal leads (AF – Telephone input and Earth – Telephone input) must be connected to the car radio (see also page 191). X To set, call up user menu. X By pressing multifunction button , select Audio Sig. or Mute.
User settings Setting reception optimisation (M/S) In order to suppress reception-related interference, three different parameters can be set for reception optimisation. X To set, call up user menu. X By pressing multifunction button , select from Stereo, Mono and Auto. • Auto - Setting for normal operation, i.e. depending on reception, the unit switches back and forth from stereo to mono (offers the optimum setting for almost all reception areas).
User settings AUX input (Aux) Display compass (Cmp) Signal tone volume (BeV) This can be used to switch on the CD changer AF connections if no CD changer is connected. An external unit (Discman, Walkman, etc.) can then be connected. X To set, call up user menu. X By pressing multifunction button , call up the 2nd level of the User menu. X With multifunction button , select either AUX Mode on (On) or Aux Mode off (Off).
Service menu Service menu Calling up / exiting service menu The following information can be called up whilst in the Service menu: • Model-No.: - Display of the model number • Serial-No.
Explanations Explanation RDS SYSTEM DAS Seek Name level Stations Fix level This car radio is capable of receiving RDS signals (RDS = Radio Data System) on the VHF bands. RDS is a technique for the transmission of inaudible information in the VHF broadcasting range. This means that the broadcaster sends information to be analysed by the car radio. At the level DAS Seek Name all receivable and identifiable RDS programmes are stored in a list sorted alphabetically by name.
Explanations EDUCATE LIGHT M DRAMA CLASSICS CULTURE EASY M VARIED SPORT OTHER M WEATHER FINANCE CHILDPRG SOCIAL RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL LEISURE JAZZ COUNTRY NATION M OLDIES FOLK DOCUMENT NO PTY 184 Education Light music Radio plays and literature Classical music Culture, church, society Musical entertainment Light entertainment Sport Special music programmes Weather report Financial information Children’s programmes Social reports Religious reports Interviews Travel reports Leisure time reports Jazz musi
Technical terminology glossary Technical terminology glossary Autostore With this function, the stations with the strongest signals are stored in the autostore memory, sorted by reception quality. AUX (Auxiliary) Connection for external audio signals. Balance Volume setting between left and right loudspeakers. CDC (Compact Disc Changer) CD-changer CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) write-once CD. Code number A secret number that must be entered to activate the unit.
Technical terminology glossary PLS Format for playlists supported by unit. Reset Reset the system to factory defaults. PTY identification (Programme Type identification) Identification of the programme transmitted by a station. Scan search Plays receivable radio stations or CD tracks in succession for a short time. Radio text Additional information that is transmitted by some VHF broadcasters via RDS. RDS (Radio Data System) A process for transmission of inaudible information on the VHF band.
Index A Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Assigning CD names . . . . . . . . . . .176 Autostore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Average speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Compass display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Control component Inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Copy protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 D B Balance . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index G M GAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178 Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 ID3 tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 Imperial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Intersection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 M3U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Manual tuning AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Maximum speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index S Saving a destination . . . 129, 130, 132 Scan CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 MP3/WMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Scan search CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 MP3/WMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Selecting a country . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Selecting destination country . . . . .124 Selecting the destination town . . . .125 Selecting voice . . . . . . . .
Index Traffic programme . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Announcement volume . . . . . .162 Interruption of announcement .161 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Mute function . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Tuning steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 V Volume Navigation announcements . .
Technical data Technical data • Wavebands: FM 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz MW 531 kHz - 1620 kHz LW 153 kHz - 282 kHz SW 5800 kHz - 6250 kHz • Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz for CD-mode 30 Hz - 15 kHz for FM 50 Hz - 2.5 kHz for MW, LW, SW • Output: 4 x 18 Watt • Line cross section: 0.75 mm² min. • Loudspeaker impedance: min.
127,&( Dear Listener, In conformance with current EC guidelines, any person may operate this radio receiver. This unit conforms to the current valid European or harmonised national standards. This designation is your guarantee that the unit conforms to the applicable specifications regarding electromagnetic compatibility.
Installation Guide 1.Installation Guide Prior to installation Before starting installation, please read this installation guide carefully. In particular, please pay attention to the safety and installation instructions. Symbols used in the installation guide G denotes instructions which are important for your safety and the safety of others. denotes instructions which are important for the installation and function of the unit.
Installation Guide Safety instructions G G G G 194 Incorrect installation Incorrect installation may result in damage to the unit or to the vehicle. Specialist knowledge and skills are required to install the unit and its components. We strongly recommend that you have the unit installed by a specialist workshop. Risk of injury Installing the components incorrectly may lead to injuries in the event of a road traffic accident or render safety devices ineffective.
Installation Guide Installation instructions Damage due to reverse polarity or short-circuit Incorrect cable connections and short-circuits can seriously damage the unit. Disconnect the vehicle battery before installing the unit. In order to avoid short-circuits and malfunctions, install the cables so that they cannot be pinched, kinked, chafed or detached. Before installation, park the vehicle in a safe and level place and remove the ignition key.
Installation Guide Connection diagram for the navigation system Radio aerial Speedometer / speedometer cable signal Sound system / loudspeaker GPS antenna Indianapolis Reverse signal Power supply Note: Connection options are described in detail on Page 217.
Installation Guide Installation of the GPS antenna G Risk of injury People with pacemakers should avoid physical contact with the magnetic antenna and should not carry the antenna on their person, as this may affect the function of the pacemaker. Keep the magnetic antenna away from data storage media (disks, credit cards, magnetic cards etc.) and electronic and precision engineering equipment, as this may cause data to be deleted. Do not use the antenna in areas at risk of explosion.
Installation Guide • Inside the vehicle The antenna can only be installed beneath a non-metallised windscreen. When selecting the installation position, ensure that the antenna has a clear view of all directions, and that it is not covered by the windscreen wipers. Obstructions caused by the bonnet, window crossbeams and roof should be avoided as far as possible. a. Secure the antenna to the base plate (1) with magnets. b.
Installation Guide GPS reception can be affected by screens with screen antenna, windscreen heating or thermally insulated screens. Some thermally insulated screens are coated with titanium or silver oxide. Installation of the GPS antenna in the vehicle interior can considerably impair the function of the navigation system. Connection of the reverse signal The pick-up points for the reverse signal vary from vehicle to vehicle.
Installation Guide Connection of the speed signal (GAL) from the speedometer/speedometer cable G Accident hazard Incorrectly connected wiring may result in damage to or destruction of vehicle components and safety devices. If you are in any doubt, please contact your vehicle manufacturer or authorised specialist workshop. Electronic speedometer • Remove the signal from the speedometer, extend and connect to socket A pin 1.
Installation Guide Mechanical speedometer with built-in speed sensor in the speedometer cable • Remove the signal from the speed sensor, extend and connect to socket A pin 1. • Minimum requirement for the signal: 0 Hz - 4 kHz / square-wave signal (no inductive sensor) Low - level < 1.5 V, high - level 5 V - 16 V GAL signal A If you do not know the exact installation position / location of the speed signal, please consult the vehicle manufacturer.
Installation Guide Installing the speed sensor directly on the gearbox • Release the speedometer cable and screw speed sensor onto gearbox. Screw released speedometer cable onto the speed sensor and connect the wires. Cable connections for the speed sensor Brown - earth (terminal 31) Black - power supply (terminal 15), 9 - 16V, 30 mA Blue/red - signal for socket A pin 1 Installing the speed sensor in the speedometer cable In this case, please contact your dealer or a VDO branch.
Installation Guide Installation/Removal of the unit • Installation: A universal bracket for DIN installation slots is integrated into this unit. An installation frame is not required. The unit is inserted into the installation slot and secured with the slides supplied. To install, complete all electrical connections. Then push the unit into the installation slot. Subsequently, insert slides into the openings on the front of the unit until the first detent position (Fig. A).
Installation Guide Using GPS for the first time, and sensors • Switch on the vehicle ignition to start using GPS for the first time and for the sensor test. Switching on the unit. Enter the code (see the operation guide for a detailed description). • Press multifunction button at the same time. • This calls up the menu for the initial GPS start-up and for the sensor test. • Move the vehicle several metres forwards or backwards for the speed signal function test.
Installation Guide • When using the GPS for the first time, the vehicle must be parked outdoors, while ensuring that it has a clear view in all directions (not in the immediate vicinity of buildings). Information on the GPS reception is given in the right-hand part of the display. Four different messages may appear: - GPS OK: GPS reception is already available. - GPS WAIT: It is necessary to wait for GPS reception. You must wait until GPS OK is displayed.
Installation Guide Installation of the Navigation Software • Press . • Insert the Navigation CD to install the software for the navigation system. • After the navigation software has been installed, the adjacent display appears. The language selection is then requested. • With the right rotary control , select language. The language selection is accepted by pressing the control. With some languages, a selection can be made between male and female voices. With the right rotary control , select voice.
Installation Guide Calibration After commissioning, a calibration journey is required. During the journey, the speed signal (GAL) is automatically adapted to the vehicle-specific data and the gyro sensor is automatically adapted to the installation position of the unit. The distance to be covered depends on the type of vehicle and the local conditions. The navigation system is only ready for operation on completion of the calibration journey. The main navigation menu is displayed.
Installation Guide you should check the GPS reception conditions again (as under Service Mode in the Section Function test of the GPS antenna (GPS-INFO ) 210). As soon as the display with the request CALIBRATION RIDE CAN START! appears, the calibration journey can be started. A calibration journey can also be performed in a non-digitised area. The insertion of the Navigation CD is not absolutely necessary after the navigation software has been installed.
Installation Guide • Calibration has been completed successfully if the main navigation menu is displayed. • For correct navigation on routes with time-dependent traffic guidance, the time should be set correctly as described under “System settings” in the operation guide. Service Mode In Service Mode, various functions can be checked in detail and the calibration can be modified.
Installation Guide The following functions can be selected in the Service Mode: GPS-INFO - Test of GPS Function • • CALIBRATION - Function to delete the calibration or to enter a new calibration • CALIBRATION RIDE - Calibration Journey Display • MODULE TEST - Internal Component Test • SENSORS - Sensor Function Test • SPEECH TEST - Test of language • DEMO - Setting of the Demo mode • VERSION - the Navigation CD version is displayed By turning the right rotary control , select the desired entry (uppercase let
Installation Guide Changing the calibration (CALIBRATION) Deleting the calibration: If the navigation system is removed from one vehicle and installed in another, the calibration must be performed again. However, to do so, the current calibration data must be deleted. In the Service Mode, select CALIBRATION with the right rotary control and press to confirm. With the right rotary control , select DELETE and press to confirm. The calibration is deleted and the unit returns to the Service Mode.
Installation Guide Unit rotation corresponds to horizontal rotation. A positive value means rotation of the front of the unit towards the driver (LHD). The unit inclination can now be selected in degrees by turning the right rotary control and pressing to confirm. Unit inclination corresponds to vertical inclination. A positive value means upward inclination of the front of the unit.
Installation Guide Enter the correct tyre size using the right rotary control and confirm the entry by pressing for more than 2 seconds. The letter “R” cannot be entered. 3 numbers must be entered before and after the slashes. Insert a “0” before any missing numbers. Example: Specification in vehicle registration papers: 185/55R15 81T Input into unit: 185/055/015 Then select between NEW TYRE TREAD and USED TYRE TREAD to specify approximately the tread depth by turning the right rotary control .
Installation Guide Status of the calibration journey (CALIBRATION RIDE) In the Service Mode, select CALIBRATION RIDE with the right rotary control and press to confirm. The calibration status (i.e. STATUS: 2) and the type of positioning (i.e. 3D) are displayed. After calibration is completed, instead of WHEEL and REV., the road currently being driven on is displayed (provided it is included in the digital map).
Installation Guide • Engage the reverse gear for the reverse signal function test. The number value after REV. must jump from 0 to 1 (1 to 0). • Drive round a bend to test the function of the internal sensors. The values after Y: and X: must change. In order to quit the sensor test, press the back to the Service Mode. button. The unit switches Test language (SPEECH TEST) A test program is used to test the voice.
Installation Guide Demo Mode (DEMO) The Demo Mode is intended for demonstration purposes. A fixed location is given to the unit (Hamburg Werderstaße). • In the Service Mode, select DEMO with the right rotary control and press to confirm. Select between ON and OFF by briefly pressing the right rotary control . By holding down the right rotary control , the selection is confirmed. • You can now enter a destination as described in the operation guide.
Installation Guide Connections C1 C2 C3 B Antenna socket Socket A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Speed Signal (GAL) Reversing lamp signal Telephone mute / clearing function Permanent positive (Terminal 30) Control output for automatic antenna / amplifier Illumination (Terminal 58) Switched positive (Terminal 15) Earth (Terminal 31) Socket B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Loudspeaker right rear + Loudspeaker right rear Loudspeaker right front + Loudspeaker right front Loudspeaker left front + Loudspeaker left front Loudspeaker lef
