Navigation TravelPilot DX-N Operating instructions Safety Information The TravelPilot DX-N has been designed for use in cars. Such special information as height restrictions or maximum permissible loads as required for commercial or semitrucks or busses have not been included on the navigation CDs. 2 Using the system while driving If you do not pay attention to the current traffic situation at all times, you could easily cause serious traffic accidents. To avoid being distracted by the TravelPilot DX-N, please observe the following information: · · · · Before you use the system for the first time, make yourself familiar with the TravelPilot DX-N and its operation. Find a suitable place to stop when you would like to re-program the TravelPilot DX-N. Never operate the TravelPilot DX-N. Do not make a destination entry unless your vehicle is stationary. Contents Safety Information ...............2 General Information ............5 About these operating instructions . 5 Accessories ......................................... 5 How navigation works ........................ 6 Switching the unit on ......................... 6 Operating introduction .......................... 6 Theft protection system ........................ 7 Switching the TravelPilot DX-N off ....... 7 Entering destinations .......15 Entering the destination when you know the address ............................. 15 Selecting a town centre (part of town) as your destination .................................. 16 Entering a house number ................... 16 Selecting surrounding destinations (parking, gas stations, etc.) ............. 17 Selecting non-urban destinations (motorway exits, service stations, airports or border crossings) .......... 18 Entering destinations in map mode .. 19 Altering the scale ................................ 19 Starting route guidance ...................... 20 Saving the destination on the map before starting route guidance ........... 20 Destinations in the destination memory .............................................. 21 Selecting a destination from the destination memory ...................... 21 Route guidance in the arrow symbols mode ................................... 24 Overview ............................................. 24 Activating the symbol display mode ... 24 Route guidance with map display .. 25 Activating the map display .................. 25 Overview ............................................. 26 Selecting the information map (Destination area, Overview) .............. 26 Selecting the current position map (North, Automatic, Intersection zoom) .............................. 27 Adjusting the map scale ..................... 27 Information on the map ...................... 28 Driving time or time to arrival and driving route on map .................... 29 Selecting driving time or time of arrival .............................................. 30 Selecting the display mode for Day/Night/Off ................................. 31 Using the traffic congestion function .............................................. 32 Activating the traffic congestion function ............................. 32 Cancelling a traffic congestion detour ............................... 33 Excluding roads from the route list ........................................ 33 Cancelling road exclusions on the route list ................................... 34 Quick Reference ..................8 Marking menu items ........................... 8 Selecting menu items ......................... 8 Exiting menus ..................................... 8 Direct destination entry in 10 steps . 9 Saving the current destination with a short name before beginning route guidance .................................. 11 An example of route guidance using the map display ...................... 12 Altering the route options before beginning route guidance ............................ 12 Switching to map display .................... 13 Altering the map scale ........................ 13 Displaying information on the map ..... 13 Route guidance .................22 Starting route guidance ................... 22 Restarting interrupted route guidance ............................................ 22 Adjusting the volume of the voice output ................................................. 23 Requesting destination and route information .............................. 23 Viewing the route list .......................... 23 3 Allgemeines Kurzanlei- Zieleingabe Touren Zielspeicher Einstellun- Anhang Contents Selecting route options ....35 Altering route options prior to route guidance ............................. 35 Activating/deactivating route options ....................................... 35 Altering the route options while route guidance is in progress ......... 36 Saving your settings ........................ 36 Using the last destination used for navigation ............................. 42 Sorting the tour list .......................... 43 Deleting tour destinations ............... 43 Deleting the whole tour .................... 44 Starting route guidance to a tour destination ............................. 44 Basic settings ................................... 49 Activating/deactivating the security code ....................................... 49 Switching the operating introduction on/off ............................... 49 Activating TV/Video ............................ 49 Activating the reversing camera ......... 50 Switching the Quick info on/off ........... 50 Other settings ................................... 51 Setting the clock ................................. 51 Setting the standby time ..................... 52 Displaying the system version ............ 53 Entering your current vehicle position manually ................................ 53 Activating the demonstration mode ................................................... 54 Deactivating the demonstration mode 54 Calibration settings .......................... 55 Calibration after changing the tyres .................................................... 55 Installing the system again ................. 55 Displaying the calibration status .......... 56 Manual calibration ............................... 56 4 Other functions .................45 Map display without route guidance ............................................ 45 Displaying the GPS status and your position ............................. 45 Destination memory ..........37 Accessing the destination memory ............................................... 37 Saving destinations .......................... 38 Saving your current destination with a name ........................................ 38 Saving your current vehicle position as a destination ..................... 38 Deleting destinations from the destination memory ......................... 39 Deleting a single destination .............. 39 Deleting the last destinations ............. 39 Clearing the destination memory ........ 40 Sorting the destination memory ..... 40 System settings .................46 Accessing the main menu for system settings ................................. 46 Audio/video settings ........................ 46 Selecting the language ....................... 46 Adjusting the volume for voice output ........................................ 47 Adjusting additional volume options ................................................ 47 Selecting the display mode for Automatic/Day/Night/Off ..................... 48 Selecting another source .................... 48 Appendix ........................... 57 Available navigation CD-ROMs ....... 57 Available travel guide CD-ROMs .... 57 Changing the navigation CD-ROM . 57 Tour memory .....................41 Entering tour destinations ............... 41 Entering new tour destinations ........... 41 Retrieving destinations from the destination memory ...................... 42 General Information About these operating instructions These operating instructions were written to provide you with information on the operation and functions of your TravelPilot DX-N and to allow you to operate the equipment easily and correctly. Please read these instructions carefully before you use your TravelPilot DX-N for the first time and keep them handy for future reference in the car. To allow you to find information quickly and easily, the following icons have been used in these instructions to indicate the individual steps: 1. ... This icon indicates steps you must perform in order to complete a function. The way in which the equipment should react after you perform a function is indicated like this. Plus Point: This indicates special information and tips on how to use the TravelPilot DX-N. Accessories RC 09 infrared steering-wheel remote control RC 09 infrared steering-wheel remote control allows you to conveniently operate the TravelPilot DX-N directly from the steering wheel. 5 Allgemeines Kurzanlei- Zieleingabe Touren Zielspeicher Einstellun- Anhang General Information How navigation works Your TravelPilot DX-N uses GPS, a satellite-supported locating system, to determine the current position of the vehicle. GPS stands for Global Positioning System, a system which can be used to reliably determine your location anywhere in the world. A "gyroscope" and the electronic speedometer signal are also used to track the vehicle's movements. The TravelPilot DX-N navigation system compares this data with the data stored in digital form on the navigation CD-ROM and uses it to calculate the routes in route guidance. 6 Switching the unit on If the TravelPilot DX-N has been properly connected to the vehicle ignition and continuous plus, the TravelPilot DX-N will switch on automatically when you start your vehicle. Operating introduction When the system is started for the first time, an operating introduction explaining the functions of the remote control will appear. Then you can select whether or not this introduction is shown each time the TravelPilot DX-N is switched on. Plus Point: You can activate or deactivate the operating introduction at any time in the "Settings" menu. For more information, please refer to the section on "Settings", "Switching the operating introduction on/off". General Information Theft protection system It is possible to activate a coding for your TravelPilot DX-N so that the TravelPilot DX-N cannot be operated after it has been disconnected from the battery (e.g. in the event that it is stolen). If the coding is active, it will be necessary to enter the code number before the unit can be operated again after it has been disconnected from the battery. You will find the code number in the TravelPilot DX-N equipment passport. Never keep this passport in your vehicle! For more information on activating/deactivating the coding and how to switch on coded equipment after it has been disconnected from the battery, please refer to the section on "Settings", "Activating/deactivating the safety code". Plus Point: This electronic theft protection system prevents unauthorized persons from using the TravelPilot DX-N after it has been removed from the vehicle. Switching the TravelPilot DX-N off For technical reasons, it is not possible to switch the TravelPilot DX-N off. If necessary, you can switch off the TravelPilot DX-N display in the "Settings" menu. 1. on the remote control to mark "Settings" in the main Use menu. Press OK . The "Settings" menu will appear. Select "Display" and press OK . The "Display" menu will appear. Mark "Off" and press OK . The display will switch off. 2. 3. Press any one of the keys to reactive the display. 7 Allgemeines Kurzanlei- Zieleingabe Touren Zielspeicher Einstellun- Anhang Quick Reference The keys on the remote control unit are used to operate the TravelPilot DX-N. OK 8 OK; selects menu items Arrow keys; move the cursor Backspace key; exits the menus ! Traffic Congestion key; activates the menu for manual detours to avoid traffic congestion. Info key; repeats the last voice output for navigation and activates the Information menu. In lists, entries which are followed by ... are shown in full. Plus Point: Using the optionally available RC 09 infrared steering-wheel remote control it is possible to conveniently operate the TravelPilot DX-N directly from the steering wheel. Operating unit Marking menu items Use and on the remote control to move the selection bar. RC 09 infrared steeringwheel remote control Plus Point: The operating assistant (marking in the illustration) uses a yellow marking to indicate which keys on the remote control can be used in the current menu. Selecting menu items Press OK on the remote control to select a marked menu item. Exiting menus If you would like to exit a menu, press on the remote control. Quick Reference The following three examples have been included to familiarise you quickly with the basic functions of the TravelPilot DX-N: ­ ­ ­ Direct destination entry in a city ind ...