Harman Kardon Gps 500 Users Manual 32384_GPS500_QuickStart_UK

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GPS-500
Quick-Start Guide

What’s in the Box
GPS-500
Car Charger
Wall Charger
USB Cable
Fold-Flat Mounting Bracket
Plastic Disc for Dash-Mount

Alcohol Cleaning Pad
Quick-Start Guide
Carrying Case
TMC Antenna

Before You Begin
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1

Unlock Switch

Charge Battery
at Least 6 Hours

2

Quick-Start Guide

!
WARNING: Operation of any feature of this
device while driving is dangerous. Do not
operate this device while driving. Do not view
or operate audio or video modes while driving.

3

Go outdoors for at
Least 3 Minutes to
Obtain GPS Signal
Reception

For safety reasons, this device will cease
navigation functions when the video mode
is enabled. Do not attempt to disable any
safety function incorporated in this device.
Any alteration of this device may cause serious
injury and shall void the warranty.

Power On

4
Volume
(Push for Brightness)
Headphone Jack
Mini USB +
Charger Port

Temperatures below -10°C and above +55°C
should be avoided to prevent damage the unit.

GPS-500

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Setup Wizard
1

4

Confirm Time of Day

Select Language

2

The geographic information provided by
this device serves as a navigational aid
only and does not include information
pertaining to construction, road closures,
speed restrictions, road or traffic conditions,
or other circumstances relevant to public
safety. The driver must always be aware of
the actual road conditions and surroundings,
and decide whether or not to follow the
information provided by this device. Obey
all traffic laws and observe safe driving
practices. The manufacturer does not
accept responsibility for any inaccurate or
incomplete information provided by this
device.

Select Time Zone

GPS-500

Quick-Start Guide

!

3

3

Select Units

In-Vehicle Installation
1

Windshield-Mount

Select Mounting Location

Lock
Unlock

2
Install
Mounting
Base

!
Do not install this device in any manner
that impairs the safe operation of the
vehicle. Do not install this device on any
airbag panels or in the deployment field
of any airbags. Do not place the device
on the vehicle’s dashboard unsecured.
Failure to observe the installation or usage
instructions may result in traffic accidents
or personal injury.

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Quick-Start Guide

The installation of this device on the
windshield, between the driver and the
windshield, or otherwise in any manner
that obstructs the driver’s clear view of
the road or traffic conditions is dangerous
and may be prohibited by law. In this case
other mounting methods should be used.
Check your local laws before mounting.
Some vehicles have a heat reflective
shield embedded in the windscreen. This
may prevent the unit from getting proper
GPS reception. In this case please use
an external GPS antenna and connect it
to the antenna plug on the back side of
the unit.

Dash-Mount

Display
Angle
Adjustment

3

Clean dash with supplied alcohol pad.

Install GPS-500
in Mounting Base

Route TMC cable alongside
bottom part of the winshield

Connect
TMC
cable

2

Installation of TMC antenna cable to
receive traffic information

1

GPS-500

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Plan Your First Trip
1
Choose
“Plan a Trip”

2
Choose
“Address”

3
4

Choose “Go”

Follow the
On-Screen Prompts

GPS-500

5

Quick-Start Guide

5

Enter
Destination

Loading Media Files*
* An SD Memory Card (up to 4GB) is
required for storage of audio and video
files. This is not included with the unit and
must be purchased separately.
Please use the supplied USB cable.
While connected to the PC the GPS-500
will be automatically charged.

1

Up to 4GB

2

3
4
P
GPS-500 SD Card

Media Files

Drag and Drop Files
GPS-500 SD Card
Name and Drive Letter
depend on your settings

6

Quick-Start Guide

5
Unplug From the Computer,
and You’re Finished!

GPS-500 Media File Compatibility:
Audio (Supports ID3 Tags v1 and v2.1-2.3)
• MP3
16-Bit (VBR/CBR), 44kHz, 64kbps up to 320kbps,
2-channel
• WMA 16-Bit, 44kHz stereo, 32kbps up to 160kbps (VBR)
and 32kbps up to 256kbps (CBR), 2-channel
• AAC
16-bit (VBR/CBR), up to 48kHz, 16kbps up to 320kbps,
2 channel, m4a file format
Video
• MPEG-4 ASP up to 624 x 352 @ 24fps (does not support
GMC or Qpel) with MP3 audio VBR/CBR to 192kbps,
16-bit, 48kHz, 2-channel
• WMV9 Up to 320 x 240 @ 24fps SP @ ML

GPS-500

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Syncing Media Files
Requirements
• PC running Windows XP service pack 2 or higher.
• Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on PC.
• Software decoder to play media files with Windows
Media Player.
• SD card (FAT32 format) with sufficient free space to
hold media files to sync.

1

Prepare GPS-500 for Sync
• Insert the SD card into the GPS-500’s
SD card slot.
• Disconnect the USB cable from the
GPS-500.
• Enter “Settings” menu, go to “USB”
and select “MTP”.
• Use supplied USB cable to connect
the GPS-500 to a PC USB hub.

2
Prepare PC for Sync

When plugging
the cable in for
the first time,
you will see the
following screen
or similar:

Quick-Start Guide

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Select “Manual” to
manually select media
files to sync to device.

3
Find Files on PC

In the Windows
Media Player go
to “Sync” to define
a “Sync List”.

GPS-500

Syncing Media Files
4
Select Files
Select the files you wish to sync from the sync list. If necessary, Windows Media Player
will automatically transcode audio or video files to the format supported by the GPS-500.
In order to do this, the decoder required for the media format must be installed on the PC
– this can be tested by playing the media file using Windows Media Player. If it plays, the
decoder is installed. If it does not play, the decoder must be installed first.

5
Sync Files

Once you’ve
selected files to
sync, press the “Start
Sync” button.
Wait for the sync
operation to finish.

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Quick-Start Guide

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Finished

Once the sync is
finished, the video
is on the SD card,
the media file is on
the SD card. Unplug
the USB connection
to play the media
files on the GPS-500
from the “Music” or
“Video” menu.

GPS-500

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Main Menu
The colour coded menu screen
gives you direct access to the
main functionalities of the
GPS-500. You can easily get back
to the main menu by pushing the
“Source” button on the bottom
right corner of every screen.

Navigation Menu
(Blue Background)

Music Menu
(Red Background)

Video Menu
(Green Background)

Settings Menu
(Gray Background)

Using the Audio Player
Music Menu Example

Repeat one/all
Scroll Up/Down
Shuffle
File Display
Options

File Name

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Using the Video Player
Video Menu Example

Choosing “Video” from the source
menu brings up the “Video” screen.
You can view all the video files
stored on the SD card and select one
to view by pressing that file name.

File Name

Scroll Up/Down
For safety reasons, this device will
cease navigation functions when the
video mode is enabled. Do not attempt
to disable any safety function incorporated in this
device. Any alteration of this device may cause
serious injury and shall void the warranty.

!

GPS-500

Quick-Start Guide

Choosing “Music” from the
source menu brings up the
“Artists” screen.
You can navigate music by Artist,
Album, Genre, Playlist or Song,
using the appropriate button.
Please note that correct ID3 tag
information is required for other
than Song based browsing.

Listening to Audio (Car)
A separate audio cable is not included
with the unit and has to be purchased
separately if required.
Please consult the manual of your
vehicle’s audio system to find out the
correct cable type.

1

To Audio System

Connect to Audio System
or
Use Built-In Speaker

Built-In Speaker

2
Plug In for Charging
When Needed
12 VDC

Listening to Audio (out of the car)
Volume

1
10

Quick-Start Guide

!
The installation and use suggestions
provided by the manufacturer may be
subject to restrictions or limitations by
federal, state or local laws. The user should
determine whether the installation and
use of this device is governed by any law
prior to installation or use.
For more information, please consult the
user’s manual online at
http://www.harmankardon.com

Connect Headphones
or Ear Buds

Headphone Jack

Do not use headphones
while driving!

2
Or Use the Built-In
Speaker

GPS-500

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Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM

SOLUTION

Unit does not turn on at all

Charge battery, check UNLOCK switch

Unit does not have a good GPS signal

Make sure the unit has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky If your vehicle
has a heat reflective shield you might have to use an external GPS antenna.

Unit does not have songs/movies

Requires loading to SD card.

Computer sees unit as “MTP Device”

Change “USB” preferences in “Settings” menu.

Screen is too bright or too dim

Adjust in “Settings” menu or press rotary wheel on the right side.

Volume is too low for navigation prompts

Adjust volume using rotary wheel on the right side.

Suction cup mount is loose

Reposition with moderate force.

Screen is loose on mount

Make sure it is securely “clicked” into place on both the bottom and back.

Unit is unresponsive, won’t power off

Using a paper clip, press the reset button on the right side of the bottom panel.

No audio or video playback

Be sure that the media file type is supported by the unit.

No TMC reception

Check if TMC antenna cable is correctly plugged-in.

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For customer support and access to the complete
GPS-500 User’s Manual please go to

!

Quick-Start Guide

http://www.harmankardon.com

Temperatures:
Standard operation: –10° C (+14° F) to +55° C (+131° F).
Short period storage: –20° C (–4° F) to +60° C (+140° F).
Long period storage: 0° C (+32° F) to +25° C (+77° F).

GPS-500

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
2, route de Tours
72500 Château du Loir
FRANCE

declare in own responsibility that the product described

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in this manual is in compliance with technical standards:

Quick-Start Guide

EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003

EN 60950-1:2001+A11

EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2000
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001
Please Recycle
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©2007 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved
Part No. HDM00G01201

Klaus Lebhertz
Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
Chateau du Loir, France. 02/07

GPS-500



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