Becker TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION Operating Manual
Operating guide
Becker® TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION
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Contents 2
Safety instructions 4
The Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION 5
Usage 5
Unpacking the Becker® TRAFFIC
STAR NAVIGATION 5
Checking the delivery 5
Delivery contents 5
Complaints 6
Dealing with the packaging 6
Description of unit 6
Battery 6
USB connecting cable 6
Map update/Additional functions 6
Registration 7
Repairs 7
Emissions and disposal 7
General operation 8
Maintenance and care 8
Battery quality declaration 9
Commissioning 9
Power supply 9
Unit holder 10
Memory card 10
Basic operation 11
Calling up navigation mode 11
Selecting/highlighting elements 11
Back function 11
Menu basics 12
Main menu 12
Using the input menu 12
Entering characters 13
Selecting from a list 13
Malfunctions 13
Content Manager Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION 14
Installing the Content Manager Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION 14
Starting the Content Manager 15
Navigation mode 16
What is navigation? 16
Last destinations 17
Using last destinations 17
Starting with existing destination 17
Displaying or editing a destination 17
Home address 18
Destination input 19
Structure of the destination input menu 19
Entering an address 19
Selecting a province 20
Selecting an address and starting
route guidance 20
Points of interest 24
POI nearby/POI near destination 24
POI near address 25
Entering a POI directly 25
Entering a POI by phone number
search 25
Selecting a destination from the map 26
Route planning 27
Creating a new route 28
Editing a route 28
Traffic announcements
using TMC 29
Displaying TMC messages 29
Reading a message 30
Displaying the relevant road in
the map 30
Taking announcements into
consideration when calculating routes 30
Automatic recalculation 30
Manual recalculation 31
The map display 31
Calling up the map display 32
Structure of the map display 32
Map display without route guidance 32
Map display with route guidance 32
Split screen with route guidance 33
Route guidance with arrow display 34
Using the map display 34
Map zooming 34
Contents
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Map toolbox 35
Route 35
Entering/deleting a stopover 35
TMC on the route 35
Point of interest on the route 36
Setting route options 37
Displaying the entire route 37
Blocking a route 38
Skipping a destination 39
Display destination list 39
Cancelling route guidance 40
Map display 40
Position display 41
Adjust position 42
Repeating an announcement 42
Muting announcements 42
Settings 43
Route guidance settings 43
Route options 43
Reality view 44
Signposts 44
Lane recommendations 44
Announcements 44
Map settings 45
Autozoom 45
POIs on the map 45
Speed limits 46
Driver alerts 46
TMC settings 47
System settings 47
Language 47
Design variants 48
Map update reminder 48
Information 48
Factory reset 48
Glossary 49
Index 50
NOTICE 52
China Restriction of certain Hazardous
Substances (China RoHS) 52
CE declaration of conformity 53
Disposal 54
Disposal of the battery 55
Duty to supply information according
to battery legislation (BattV) 55
Removing the battery 55
The information and data contained in
this document is subject to change without notice.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted for any purpose
without the prior written permission of
HARMAN/BECKER Automotive
Systems GmbH. All technical data, drawings etc. are protected by copyright law.
© Copyright 2013, HARMAN/BECKER
Automotive Systems GmbH
All rights reserved.
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Safety instructions
!Safety instructions
• Operation of the unit is permitted only if 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. 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. Due to continual changes in traffic routing or deviations in the data, it may occur that imprecise or erroneous
information is given. Therefore, actual road signs and traffic regulations must always be observed. In particular, the
navigation system cannot be used as an orientation aid at times of poor visibility.
• The unit must only be used for its intended purpose. The volume of the navigation unit should be adjusted so that external
noise is still clearly audible.
• Remove the unit immediately if a fault occurs (e.g. emission of smoke or odours).
• In the interest of safety, the unit must only be opened by a specialist. Please refer to your dealer for repair.
• Never open the unit (with the exception of the battery compartment) or the rechargeable battery. Any modification to the
unit is also impermissible and renders the type approval invalid.
• Use only genuine Harman original accessories. This will ensure that all the relevant regulations are complied with and
damage to health and property is avoided. 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 original
accessories.
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The Becker® TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION
Usage
The Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION is a high-performance
navigation module for use in BMW
MINI vehicles.
The unit and the accessories are to be protected against moisture and dirt.
With GPS = Global Positioning System
you no longer have to waste time looking
up road maps.
Your Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION is equipped with TMC.
TMC gives you the option of receiving
traffic announcements. You will then be
informed of any traffic problems. The system plans an alternative route automatically or on request to avoid traffic problems, depending on the setting.
Unpacking the Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION
Checking the delivery
Before starting up the Becker® TRAFFIC
STAR NAVIGATION, the delivery contents must be checked to ensure they are
complete and in good order.
> Carefully unpack the packaging con-
tents and check them.
Delivery contents
Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION including battery
Leaflet with installation instructions
USB cable
Note:
Your Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION is delivered in stable
packaging. If the packaging or its contents exhibit serious damage, the unit
must not be unpacked further. In this
case, please contact your dealer.
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Complaints
Please check first on
www.beckertrafficstar.com (FAQs, software updates) for possible solutions. If
this should not lead to success, please contact your dealer.
Dealing with the packaging
The original packaging must be kept in a
dry place at least for the warranty period.
Description of unit
The Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION consists of the basic
Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION unit and the supplied accessories in the delivery contents.
Battery
The integrated rechargeable battery is
charged when the Becker® TRAFFIC
STAR NAVIGATION is placed in the
holder and the vehicle ignition is switched
on.
USB connecting cable
You can connect the Becker® TRAFFIC
STAR NAVIGATION to a standard personal computer having a USB interface
using the USB connecting cable provided.
The 8 GB flash memory of the Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION and
any SD card can then be addressed via the
PC like a removable storage medium.
Map update/Additional functions
The road network is constantly changing,
but having a fresh map ensures you have
the wealth of information you need to
find your destination with ease.
It is also possible that in the course of further development of your device new
functions will be available.
With the program described under “Content Manager Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION” on page 14 you can easily keep your Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION up to date.
Note:
It must be disposed of correctly in line
with the national regulations. The packaging must not be burnt. The packaging
can be handed over to the dealer, depending on the country where delivered.
Note:
The basic unit and the accessories must
not be opened or modified in any way.
Note:
When the Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION is connected to a PC, it
is supplied with power via the PC and
does not consume battery power.
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Registration
You can register your product using our
software service. We will then inform you
of any new updates and other news.
You can register online on the Becker
homepage www.beckertrafficstar.com.
Repairs
The unit must not be opened in the event
of damage. Please contact your dealer.
Emissions and disposal
Information on emissions, electromagnetic compatibility and disposal can be found
in “” on page 52.
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General operation
Maintenance and care
The unit is maintenance-free.
For proper care, a commercially available
cleansing fluid for electrical devices may
be applied using a soft damp cloth.
Your unit was designed and manufactured
with great care and should be treated with
equal care. You will enjoy your unit for a
long time to come if you observe the recommendations listed below:
• Protect your unit and the accessories
from water and moisture. If your unit
has been exposed to moisture, switch it
off immediately and disconnect the
power supply. Allow to dry at room
temperature.
• Do not store and operate your unit in a
dusty or dirty environment.
• Do not store your unit in hot environments. High temperatures can shorten
the service life of electronic components
in your unit, damage the rechargeable
batteries and cause certain plastics to
warp or melt.
• Do not store your unit in cold environments. During operation, when the
unit warms up to operating temperature, moisture may form internally,
causing damage to electronic components.
• Do not drop your unit, protect it from
shocks and do not shake it. Improper
handling can damage components
within the unit.
• Never use corrosive or aggressive chemicals, cleaning solutions or aggressive
detergents for cleaning.
All the above information applies equally
to the unit, the rechargeable battery and
all accessories. Should one of these parts
not work properly, please contact your authorised dealer.
!Danger!
Danger to life by electrocution.
Always switch off the unit and disconnect the mains power supply unit before
cleaning the unit, supplied components
or accessories.
Note:
Do not use any aggressive or abrasive
substances or cloths which may damage
the surface.
The unit must not be exposed to water.
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Battery quality declaration
The capacity of the rechargeable battery in
your Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION decreases with every
charging/discharging cycle. Improper
storage at excessively high or low temperatures may also cause a gradual deterioration of capacity. Consequently, the operating time may be substantially reduced
even in the case of a fully charged battery.
The rechargeable battery is designed such
that it should certainly still be possible for
it to be charged and discharged after
6 months of operation of your unit.
Commissioning
Once the Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION has been unpacked and
checked to ensure it is free of damage, the
unit can be started up.
The battery is already deployed.
Insert the Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION in the vehicle’s glove
compartment as described under “Unit
holder” on page 10.
Power supply
Your Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION has an integrated rechargeable battery. The battery is charged
as soon as the Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION is placed in the holder
and the vehicle ignition is switched on.
Note:
Note that if the battery is completely discharged, it may take up to a minute before the Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION can be activated again.
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Unit holder
The Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION is inserted in the holder
in the vehicle’s glove compartment.
To remove the Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION from the holder, push
the slide at the front of the holder.
The Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION is released and ejected a
little way. You can now remove the
Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION from the holder.
Memory card
Your Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION has a slot for an SD
memory card. This slot is used for additional maps that can be purchased via the
Becker Content Manager/Webshop
The card slot is located on the right side of
the Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION. The card slot is
equipped with a spring-actuated locking
and ejector mechanism.
Note:
The slide can be pulled out. When the
slide is pulled out, the Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION cannot be unlocked. This can serve as an additional protection against theft.
To unlock the Becker® TRAFFIC
STAR NAVIGATION the slide can only
be inserted one way.
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Basic operation
The Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION is operated using a
number of the controls of the installed audio system.
Calling up navigation mode
> Press the button near the MINI
joystick.
Navigation mode is called up.
Selecting/highlighting elements
To operate the Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION you must select or highlight menu items.
This is done using the MINI joystick of
the installed audio system. Turn the
MINI joystick to toggle between the various menu items. This operating manual
describes the process of highlighting.
To select a menu item, you must first turn
the MINI joystick to highlight the item
and then press the MINI joystick.
Back function
At all menu levels you can return to the
previous menu level by pressing the
button.
During route guidance (route guidance is
active), pressing the button brings
you back to the main menu.
Note:
To exit the Navigation mode, press again
the button near the MINI joystick.
Note:
The MINI joystick can also be moved in
4 different directions. This is dealt separately in the operating manual.
Note:
The is located to the left of the MINI
joystick.
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Menu basics
During operation you are assisted by various menus and input windows.
Main menu
The top menu level is the main menu.
You can start the various functions of your
Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION from the main menu.
Information on the individual functions
can be found in the following sections.
In addition to the individual functions,
the main menu also contains further information and operating options.
By selecting you can switch the menu
language and the language for the navigation announcement from English to Chinese or from Chinese to English.
The navigation satellites currently available are shown in the bottom right corner.
If no valid location can be determined in
spite of received satellites, the icon is
displayed.
If route guidance is already active, the current destination address is displayed in the
bottom line.
To cancel route guidance, push the MINI
joystick downwards and then press MINI
joystick.
Using the input menu
Some applications require input using the
input menu.
The characters input using the input
menu are displayed in the top line of text.
The middle section is used for character
entry. The bottom section can display a
list of all cities corresponding to the letters
entered so far when entering a city, for example.
Note:
The input menus that are not used for
destination input are locked when your
vehicle is travelling at a speed in excess of
5 km/h. If you are currently in such an
input menu, a message indicating that
the menu has been locked will be displayed. The menus are enabled again
when the speed falls below 3 km/h.
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Entering characters
Characters are input by selecting them
with the MINI joystick.
When a navigation destination is entered,
the Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION compares the data with
the stored data.
Only those letters that are still possible are
available for selection.
If you have selected enough letters, a list
automatically appears. Select the desired
entry from the list using the MINI joystick.
Selecting from a list
Once a few letters of the desired selection
have been entered, you can select your
destination from the selection list.
> In the input menu, push the MINI joy-
stick downwards.
> Select the desired entry from the list us-
ing the MINI joystick.
The entry is accepted and the selection list
is closed.
Malfunctions
Should there be a malfunction in the operating system or in the unit, they will be
displayed accordingly.
You can even try to correct the malfunction:
> Remove, as described under “Unit
holder” on page 10, the Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION
from the holder.
> Wait a while and insert the Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION
again.
or
> Press (e.g. with a ballpoint pen) the re-
set button on the front of the inserted
Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION.
The Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION then restarts.
If the messages recur or the unit does not
work properly for other reasons, please
contact your dealer.
Note:
Selecting the symbol deletes the last
character entered.
A space is entered when the underscore
character (_) is selected in the input
menu.
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Content Manager Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION
The Content Manager Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION is a PC
based application containing a number of
important functions to help you manage
the content on your Becker® TRAFFIC
STAR NAVIGATION.
With the Content Manager Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION you
can:
• back up the content saved on the
Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION to your PC and restore
it later to your Becker® TRAFFIC
STAR NAVIGATION,
• download current content from the Internet and install it on the Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION.
To use the Content Manager Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION, you
will need the USB cable provided as well
as a computer that meets the following
minimum requirements:
• Operating system Microsoft Windows
XP (SP2), Vista or Windows 7
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
• PC with USB 2.0
• fast internet connection with more than
2 Mbit/s
• at least 10 GB free storage space.
Installing the Content Manager
Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION
You can install the Content Manager
Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION on your computer with
the following steps:
> Connect the USB interface of the
Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION directly to the USB
port of the computer using the USB cable provided.
After a short time, the Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION is displayed as a removable storage medium on
the computer.
The installation should start automatically.
Note:
When you connect the Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION to the
PC for the first time, the PC installs all
the necessary drivers and then displays
the message "Your unit is now ready to
use".
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> Follow the instructions of the software.
The Content Manager Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION can be
started immediately after installation.
This completes the installation procedure.
Starting the Content Manager
> Connect the USB interface of the
Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION directly to the USB
port of the computer using the USB ca-
ble provided.
After a short time, the Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION is displayed as a removable storage medium on
the computer.
> Click on
Start > All Programs on the
computer.
> Select
Content Manager.
> Click on
Content Manager.
The Content Manager Becker®
TRAFFIC STAR NAVIGATION is
started.
Note:
If the installation does not start automatically, start in the folder „Content Manager“ on the removable storage medium
the file „Setup.exe“
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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. Stars, prominent landmarks,
compass and satellites etc. are used as navigation aids.
With the Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION, the location is determined by the GPS receiver. The Global
Positioning System (GPS) was developed
during the 1970s by the US military as a
weapons guiding system.
GPS is based on a total of 24 satellites orbiting the Earth and emitting signals. A
GPS receiver receives these signals and
uses the signal times to calculate the distance to an individual satellite, and then
determines your current geographical position.
Signals from at least three satellites are required to determine your position; your
height above sea level can be calculated if
signals are received from four or more satellites.
The Becker® TRAFFIC STAR
NAVIGATION determines the direction
and distance from the destination using a
navigation computer and a digital street
map held in its internal memory.
For safety reasons, route guidance is given
predominantly in spoken form. This is
supported by a direction indicator and a
map display.
!Safety instructions
• Road traffic regulations always take
priority. 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.
• When first put into use it can take up
to 30 minutes to fix the position.
• Observation of traffic signs and local
traffic regulations must always take priority.
• Traffic guidance is restricted to passenger vehicles. Special driving recommendations and regulations for other
vehicles (e.g. commercial vehicles) are
not included.
• Destinations may only be entered
when the vehicle is stationary.
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Last destinations
In the last destinations, the most recent
destinations and stored destinations are
displayed and can be selected directly.
> Select
Last destinations from the main
menu.
If you have already entered your home address, you can start route guidance to your
home address in the last destinations
(
Home).
The destination list containing the destinations most recently travelled to as well
as stored destinations is displayed in the
lines below this.
Using last destinations
Starting with existing destination
The destinations available in the last destinations are included in the destination
list.
> Select the desired entry from the list us-
ing the MINI joystick to start route cal-
culation.
The calculation begins.
When the calculation is complete, the
map appears and the route guidance begins.
Displaying or editing a destination
Any destination stored in the last destinations can be displayed and edited.
> Highlight the desired entry using the
MINI joystick.
> Push the MINI joystick to the right.
Note:
Up to 200 of the most recent destinations
are automatically stored in the destination list. If the storage capacity is reached,
the oldest destination is automatically deleted to make room for a new destination. However, important destinations
can be protected.
Protected entries are identified by the
symbol.
If you select your home address and it has
not yet been defined, you will be requested to enter the address.
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