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GPS-500

Quick-Start Guide

What???s in the Box

Unlock Switch

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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.

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.

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

Reception

Power On

Volume (Push for Brightness)

Headphone Jack

Mini USB +

Charger Port

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Setup Wizard

1

Select Language

2

Select Units

3

Select Time Zone

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4Confi rm Time of Day

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In-Vehicle Installation

Windshield-Mount

Lock

Unlock

2

Install

! Mounting

Base

or personal injury.

Dash-Mount

Clean dash with supplied alcohol pad.

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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.

Install GPS-500

in Mounting Base

2

1

Route TMC cable alongside bottom part of the winshield

Connect

TMC cable

Installation of TMC antenna cable to receive traffic information

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Plan Your First Trip

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1

Choose

???Plan a Trip???

2

Choose ???Address???

3

Enter

Destination

4

Choose ???Go???

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Loading Media Files*

3

4

GPS-500 SD Card

Media Files

Drag and Drop Files

GPS-500 SD Card

Name and Drive Letter depend on your settings

6

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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

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Syncing Media Files

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2

Prepare PC for Sync

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

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???.

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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.

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5

Sync Files

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Finished

Once you???ve selected files to sync, press the ???Start Sync??? button.

Wait for the sync operation to finish.

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

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.

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Using the Audio Player

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.

Music Menu Example

Repeat one/all

Scroll Up/Down

Using the Video Player

Choosing ???Video??? from the sourceVideo Menu Example menu brings up the ???Video??? screen.

You can view all the video files

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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

Connect to Audio System or

Use Built-In Speaker

To Audio System

Built-In Speaker

2

Plug In for Charging

When Needed

Listening to Audio (out of the car)

12 VDC

Volume

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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

1

Connect Headphones

or Ear Buds

2

Or Use the Built-In

Speaker

Headphone Jack

Do not use headphones while driving!

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Troubleshooting

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

http://www.harmankardon.com

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250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com 2, route de Tours, 72500 Ch??teau du Loir, FRANCE

??2007 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved Part No. HDM00G01201

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

2, route de Tours

72500 Ch??teau du Loir

FRANCE

declare in own responsibility that the product described

in this manual is in compliance with technical standards:

EN 60950-1:2001+A11

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

EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003

EN 61000-3-2:2000

EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001

Please Recycle

Klaus Lebhertz

Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

Chateau du Loir, France. 02/07

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