Harman Kardon Guide+Play GPS-500 WE User manual

Portable Touchscreen Navigation System and A/V Media Player
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 5
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 16
Planning a Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Navigating to Your Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Navigation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing Navigation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Traffic Message Channel “TMC” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
- The Source Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Playing Music and Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 – 21
Loading Media on Your SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Listening to Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Watching Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installation and Use in a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 – 26
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Battery Notes:
The Harman Kardon® GPS-500 uses a lithium-polymer battery. Under normal
operating conditions, this battery will provide superior service with a
lifespan that is superior to those of other battery types.
To protect the performance of your GPS-500 and its battery, please observe
the following guidelines:
• Do not operate the GPS-500 in ambient temperatures outside of the
following range: 14° F (–10° C) to 131° F (55° C).
• Do not store the GPS-500 even for short periods in ambient
temperatures outside of the following range: –4° F (–20° C) to 140° F (60° C).
• Do not store the GPS-500 for long periods in ambient temperatures outside
of the following range: 32° F (0° C) to 77° F (25° C).
The GPS-500 will not charge the battery at temperatures above 122° F (50° C).
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Introduction
Your new GPS-500 is a powerful portable touchscreen navigation system and
audio/video media player. The GPS-500’s GPS-powered navigation
features will make it easy for you to travel to almost anywhere in North
America with remarkable accuracy. Its A/V media player lets you listen to your
favorite music, and you can even watch videos on its high-resolution
480 x 272 pixel screen.
We know you’re eager to start using your GPS-500, so we’ve included a
Quick-Start Guide that will help you use its basic features right away.
This User Manual contains detailed information about all of the GPS-500’s
features and functions. To get the most out of your GPS-500, please read it
thoroughly.
Unpacking
Your GPS-500 box should contain these items:
• GPS-500 Unit
• Wall Charger
• Car Charger
• USB Cable
• Fold-Flat Mounting Bracket
• Mounting Base Disc for Dash-Mounting
• Adhesive Pad for Mounting Base Disc
• Alcohol Cleaning Pad for Dash Surface
• Carrying Case
• Quick-Start Guide
If anything is missing, notify the dealer where you purchased your GPS-500
right away.
Unpack your GPS-500 carefully and save the box and packing materials so
you can safely ship the unit in the future.
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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.
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Controls and Features
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LEFT SIDE
F
RONT
TOP
BOTTOM
BACK
RIGHT SIDE
Lock
Switch
Volume/
Brightness
Control
Headphone
Jack
Mini USB
Connector/
Charger Port
GPS
Antenna
ON/OFF
Button
SD Card
Slot
Reset
Button
Speaker
Mounting Slot
Mounting Slot
Touchscreen
External GPS Antenna
TMC Antenna Jack

Controls and Features
Front:
TOUCHSCREEN:480 x 272 pixel WQVGA LCD touchscreen.
Back:
SPEAKER:Built-in speaker plays navigation voice guidance commands and
audio/video files that are stored on an SD memory card (see below).
MOUNTING SLOT:Lets you lock the GPS-500 onto the included fold-flat
mounting bracket for use in a vehicle.
Top:
GPS ANTENNA:Must have a clear “view” of the sky to receive signals from
GPS satellites.
ON/OFF BUTTON:Hold down to turn the unit on; hold down again to turn
the unit off.
SD CARD SLOT:Accepts an SD memory card up to 4GB (not included).
The SD card is required to store audio and video media to be played on your
GPS-500.
Bottom:
RESET BUTTON:Lets you reset the unit if it becomes unresponsive or won’t
power-off. Insert a paper clip or similar item into the small hole to press the
switch. (Resetting the unit does not erase information that you have entered,
such as your home location, etc.)
MOUNTING SLOT:Lets you lock the GPS-500 onto the included fold-flat
mounting bracket for use in a vehicle.
TMC ANTENNA JACK:Connect the TMC antenna to receive FM traffic information
Left Side:
LOCK SWITCH:Locks the GPS-500’s touchscreen and all of its contols. This
prevents accidental operation without your having to turn the unit’s power off,
so you can carry it in your pocket or purse.
Right Side:
VOLUME/BRIGHTNESS CONTROL:Adjusts the volume of the GPS-500’s built-in
speaker. The volume control will also adjust the volume of headphones or an
audio system that you have connected to the GPS-500’s headphone jack (see
below).
To adjust the brightness, press the volume control knob in. The Brightness
indicator will be superimposed on the screen and you can change the
screen’s brightness by rotating the volume knob.
HEADPHONE JACK:Lets you connect headphones for personal listening. You
can also connect the headphone jack to an auxiliary input on your vehicle’s
audio system.
MINI USB CONNECTOR/CHARGER PORT: Connects to your computer and to
the included wall charger using the included USB cable. Connects to your
vehicle’s cigarette lighter or accessory power port using the included car
charger.
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Before You Begin
Before you begin using your GPS-500, you will need to charge its battery for
a minimum of 6 hours.
1. Plug the included wall charger into a wall outlet.
2. Use the included USB cable to connect the GPS-500’s Mini USB
Connector/Charger port to the wall charger.
After the battery has charged for at least 6 hours:
1. Make sure the LOCK switch is in the DOWN (unlocked) position.
2. Go outdoors to obtain GPS reception.
3. Hold down the ON/OFF button until the unit turns on.
1. Unlock
Switch 3. Turn Power ON
2. Go Outside
to Receive
GPS Signal
TMC Antenna Jack
1. 2.
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Initial Setup
When you turn your GPS-500 on for the first time, the Setup Wizard will
appear. The Wizard will guide you through the GPS-500’s initial setup steps:
When you touch the NEXT button on the PLEASE SET THE TIME screen, the
GPS-500 will display the NAVIGATION MAIN MENU screen (see page 8).
NOTE: Once you complete these initial setup steps, the Setup Wizard will not reappear.
To change any of these settings, see CHANGING NAVIGATION SETTINGS, on page 16.
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1. Touch the button for the
screen language you want to
use Nederlands, English,
Français, Deutsch, Italoano,
Espagñol.
Touch the NEXT button.
2. Touch the button for the
distance units you want to
use (km/m, miles/ feet or
miles/yards).
Touch the NEXT button.
3. Touch the button for the
time zone where you are
located.
Touch the NEXT button.
4. Set the current local time.
You can also set the clock
to display either 12-hour or
24-hour time.

Navigation
After you complete the initial
setup steps, the NAVIGATION
screen (right) appears.
Planning a Trip
To begin navigation, touch the
PLAN A TRIP button. The WHERE
WOULD YOU LIKE TOGO? screen
(right) appears.
The WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO
GO? screen gives you several
ways to plan your trip. You can
enter a specific street address,
choose a place from the
GPS-500’s extensive point-of-
interest database, enter a city
center, intersection or postal
code, or navigate to locations you have recently visited or saved. The
GPS-500 also lets you store your home address so you can quickly enter it as
your destination from wherever you happen to be.
ENTERING A STREET ADDRESS
1. Touch the ADDRESS button on
the WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO
GO? screen. The SEARCH
screen appears (right).
2. Touch the appropriate
button for the city you want
to travel to.
• If you select one of the
city buttons, the ENTER CITY NAME screen (below) appears.
• Changing the country by
pressing SELECT COUNTRY.
The ENTER CITY NAME screen
(right) appears.
3. Spell the name of the
desired city. When you have
finished, touch the DONE
button. The ENTER STREET
NAME screen (right) appears.
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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.

• In most cases, once you’ve
entered some letters, the
screen will display all of the
cities that fit. Select the
desired city from the list.
4. Spell the name of the street.
When you are finished, touch
the DONE button. The ENTER
HOUSE NUMBER screen appears.
• In many cases, once you’ve entered some letters, the screen will display all
of the streets that fit. Select the desired street from the list.
5. Enter the desired address number. When you touch the DONE button, the
CONFIRM ADDRESS screen (right) appears.
6. Touch GOto begin navigation. The map screen will appear. Once you start
driving, the GPS-500 will
guide you to your destina-
tion. (See Navigating To Your
Destination, on page 13.)
CHOOSING A PLACE (POI)
(FROM THE GPS-500’S
DATABASE)
The GPS-500 has a built-in
point-of-interest database with millions of entries in many different
categories.
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TONAVIGATE TO A PLACE
(POI)
1. Touch the PLACE (POI) button
on the WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE
TOGO? screen (see page 8).
The FIND A PLACE screen
(right) appears.
2. Select the desired area. The
SELECT A CATEGORY screen
(right) appears. (If you know
the name of the place, you
can enter it instead of search-
ing by category.)
3. Use the up/down arrow
buttons to find the desired
category, then touch it. The
SELECT PLACE (POI) screen (right)
appears.
4. Use the up/down arrow
buttons to scroll through the
list of places, then touch the
button for the place you
want to go. The CONFIRM
ADDRESS screen (right)
appears.
5. Touch GOto begin naviga-
tion. The map screen will
appear. Once you start driv-
ing, the GPS-500 will guide
you to your destination. (See
Navigating to Your Destina-
tion, on page 13.)
SELECTING A CITY CENTER,
INTERSECTION OR POSTAL
CODE
The GPS-500 can guide you to a city center, to the intersection of two streets
or to a specific postal code.
NAVIGATING TO A CITY
CENTER:
1. Touch the CITY CENTER button
on the WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE
TOGO? screen (see page 8).
The CITY CENTER SEARCH screen
(right) appears.
2. Touch the appropriate
button and enter the city’s
name. When you’re finished,
the CONFIRM ADDRESS screen appears (see next page).
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3. Touch the GObutton to
begin navigation. The map
screen will appear. Once
you start driving, the
GPS-500 will guide you to
the center of the city you
selected. (See Navigating to
Your Destination, on
page 13.)
NAVIGATING TO AN
INTERSECTION:
1. Touch the INTERSECTION button
on the WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE
TOGO? screen (see page 8).
The INWHICH CITY ISTHE
INTERSECTION? screen (right)
appears.
2. Select the city. The ENTER
STREET NAME screen appears.
3. Enter the name of the first
street. When you are finished
the ENTER SECOND STREET NAME
screen appears.
4. Enter the name of the
second street. The CONFIRM
ADDRESS screen (right) appears.
5. Touch the GObutton to
begin navigation. The map screen will appear. Once you start driving, the
GPS-500 will guide you to the intersection you selected. (See Navigating to
Your Destination, on page 13.)
NAVIGATING TO A POSTAL CODE:
1. Touch the POSTAL CODE
button on the WHERE WOULD
YOU LIKE TOGO? screen. The
FIND A POSTAL CODE screen
(right) appears.
2. Select the country and enter
the postal code. (You can
change between letters and
numbers by pressing "123"
and "ABC"). The ENTER STREET
NAME screen appears.
3. Spell the name of the street.
When you are finished, touch
the DONE button. The ENTER
HOUSE NUMBER screen appears.
4. Enter the desired address
number. When you touch
the DONE button, the CONFIRM ADDRESS screen (right) appears.
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5. Touch GOto begin navigation. The map screen will appear. Once you start
driving, the GPS-500 will guide you to the address you’ve entered.
(See Navigating to Your Destination, on page 13.)
NAVIGATING TO YOUR HOME
The GPS-500 stores your home address so you can easily select it as a
destination, no matter where you are in North America.
1. Touch the HOME button on
the WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO
GO? screen (see page 8). The
CONFIRM HOME ADDRESS screen
(right) will appear.
2. Touch GOto begin naviga-
tion. The map screen will
appear. Once you start driv-
ing the GPS-500 will guide
you to your destination. (See Navigating to Your Destination, on page 13.)
NOTE: If you have not yet set your home address, the GPS-500 will have you do so.
NAVIGATING TO RECENTLY VISITED OR SAVED LOCATIONS
The GPS-500 stores a list of your recently visited locations in a HISTORY page
and also lets you save locations to a special list. You can easily select your
destination from either of these lists.
1. Touch the RECENT PLACES or
SAVED PLACES button on the
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TOGO?
screen (see page 8). The HIS-
TORY page (right) or the SELECT
PLACE list (right) will appear.
2. Use the up/down arrow
buttons to scroll through the
list of places, then touch the
button for the place you
want to go. The CONFIRM
ADDRESS screen (right) will
appear.
3. Touch GOto begin naviga-
tion. The map screen will
appear. Once you start
driving, the GPS-500 will
guide you to your
destination.
(See Navigating to Your
Destination, on page 13.)
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CONFIRM ADDRESS SCREEN OPTIONS
Besides touching the GObutton to begin navigation, the CONFIRM ADDRESS
screen (see page 12) also gives you these options:
VIEW MAP:Touch to see a map showing your destination. You can change
the map view and zoom the view in and out (see Map Screen Options, on page
14).
NOTE: Touching the VIEW MAP button does not begin nagivation.
SIMULATE:Touch to have the GPS-500 simulate the trip. The simulation
includes all map movements and voice-guidance turn prompts, and takes
place at high speed. To abort the simulation, touch anywhere on the screen.
SAVE:Touch to save the address in the GPS-500’s address book. If you
wantto, you can add a name to the address.
Navigating to Your Destination
Once you have entered your destination, touching the GObutton on any of
the GPS-500’s CONFIRM ADDRESS screens will begin navigation. The Map screen
(below) will appear. The blue arrowhead indicates your present location and
your direction of travel. The route that the GPS-500 has calculated is indicated
by the green line.
The map shows the distance to and direction of your next turn, and also
shows the remaining time and distance of your trip and your estimated
arrival time.
NOTE: If you are playing music on the GPS-500’s Music Player (see page 21), the MAP
screen will also display the title of the currently playing song.
As you drive, the GPS-500 keeps track of your position via GPS, will issue
voice-guidance commands through the built-in speaker, telling you when
and where to turn, and the map will continually update your position along
your route. If you make a wrong turn, the GPS-500 will automatically
calculate a new route and will continue to guide you to your destination.
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Distance Until Next Turn
and Direction of Next Turn
Remaining
Time & Distance
and Estimated
Arrival Time
Your Current Location
and Direction of Travel
(Blue Arrowhead)
Title of Currently Playing Song
Calculated
Route (Green)
Map Screen
LOCK/UNLOCK Button
(shown Locked)
Map
Zoom
Buttons
Map
View
Button
NAVIGATION MENU BUTTON
Source Button
(Back to Main Menu)

MAP SCREEN OPTIONS
MAP SCREEN LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON:
Touching this button locks and unlocks
the map screen. When the screen is
locked, the MAP VIEW and MAP ZOOM
buttons do not function.
When the map screen is unlocked, you
can move the map position by moving
your finger on the touchscreen in the
direction you want the map to move.
(See illustration, below, left.)
MAP VIEW BUTTON:Touching this but-
ton cycles the map view between 2D, 2D
north-oriented and 3D. (See illustrations,
below, right.)
MAP ZOOM BUTTONS:Repeatedly touching the “+” and “–” MAP ZOOM buttons
zooms your view from a distance of just a few yards off the ground all the way
to a view from thousands of miles in space. (See illustrations, below, left.)
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3D Map View
2D Map View
2D (North-Oriented) Map View
Zoom In (Closest View)
Zoom Out (Farthest View)
Moving the Map Position
Map Screen Option Buttons
Map Screen
Lock/Unlock Button
(Shown Unlocked)
Map Zoom
Buttons
Map View
Button

Navigation Options
Touching the MENU button on the MAP screen (see page 13) displays the
NAVIGATION screen (below, right).
MAP BUTTON:Takes you back
to the MAP screen.
PLAN A TRIP BUTTON:Lets you
select a navigation destination.
(See Planning a Trip, on page 8.)
STOP NAVIGATION BUTTON:
Stops the current GPS-500
navigation session.
NAVIGATION SETTINGS BUTTON:Lets you change the GPS-500’s navigation
settings. (See Changing Navigation Settings, on page 16.)
ROUTE OPTIONS BUTTON:Dis-
plays the ROUTE OPTIONS screen
(right).
ROUTE OPTIONS SCREEN
VIEW ROUTE BUTTON:Shows a
map view of the entire naviga-
tion route. (See 2D Map View
illustration on page 14.)
VIEW TURN-BY-TURN BUTTON:
Displays a detailed list of each
turn for the entire trip (right).
The list shows the direction of
each turn and how far to drive
on each leg of the journey.
Touching the button for one
leg of the journey and then
touching the SHOW button
will display a map showing that particular leg of the trip.
Touching the button for a particular turn or leg on the detailed list screen
and then touching the AVOID
button will display the AVOID
screen (right). This screen lets
the GPS-500 recalculate a new
route that avoids a particular
maneuver or road, or recalcu-
late a certain distance on the
road that you selected.
NOTE: Voice guidance continues
when the GPS-500’s screen is in the Turn-By-Turn view.
DETOUR NEXT TURN BUTTON:Recalculates your route, avoiding the next turn.
Use this to avoid construction sites, traffic jams, etc.
ADD DESTINATION BUTTON:Lets you add another destination at the end of
your trip. See Planning a Trip, on page 8.
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Changing Navigation Settings
Touching the NAVIGATION SETTINGS
button displays the NAVIGATION
SETTINGS screen (right).
AVOIDANCES:When the
GPS-500 calculates navigation
routes, you can set it to always
avoid the following:
• U-turns
• Unpaved roads
• Toll roads
• Roads requiring permits
• Highways
• Border crossings
• Ferries
• Traffic (TMC)
NOTE: The GPS-500 comes from the
factory with the UNPAVED ROADS
avoidance set to ON.
DISTANCE UNITS:You can set the GPS-500’s distance units to
kilometers/meters, miles/feet or miles/yards. This affects the units shown on
the screen, and the units given during voice navigation prompts.
ROUTE PRIORITY:When the GPS-500 calculates navigation routes, you can set
it to give priority to either the SHORTEST DISTANCE or the SHORTEST TIME .
GPS DATA:This screen displays the following information:
NOTE: Your GPS-500 will lose contact with the GPS satellites whenever you turn its
power off. After turning the power back on, you will need to go outside to receive the
GPS signal again before the navigation functions will operate.
Your Position Relative
to the Nearest 12
GPS Satellites
Relative Signal
Strength of Nearest
12 GPS Satellites
Your Current Global Position
(in Latitude and Longitude)
Your Current Altitude
(Above/Below Sea Level)
Accuracy of
GPS Satellite Data
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Traffic Message Channel “TMC”
The GPS-500 is equipped with a built-in FM receiver to process TMC (Traffic
Message Channel) messages. The TMC is a free system to send out free traffic
information via RDS (Radio Data System). TMC might or might not be
available in your country. Please note that the GPS-500 does not support
subscription-based TMC services which are available in some countries as
an alternative to freely distributed TMC services. In case there is traffic jams
along your route the GPS-500 will show the traffic information on the map
and automatically recalculate the route. If the anticipated delay is too long,
the system will put you on an alternative route. You enter the TMC menu by
pressing the “TMC” button on the “Navigation Settings” screen.
The “Traffic Events” Menu
The main TMC window displays
all incoming traffic messages
sorted by distance from your
actual position. The traffic
information contains the type
of traffic, the road number and
the length of event. You can
have a look at each individual
traffic event on the map by hit-
ting the “Show” button. Simply
hit “Back” on the map view to
go back to this menu.
The “Settings” Button will route you to a subsequent settings menu where
you can make additional adjustments of the TMC system behaviour.
The “TMC Settings” Menu
Normally the GPS-500 will
automatically tune to the best
FM station. If you would like to
tune to a preferred FM station,
please disable "Auto" and use
the "+" and "-" Buttons. You are
though able to select the FM
stations which are used to
receive TMC messages.
“Exclude selected station” will
deny the FM station which is
currently in use. This will help
you to avoid certain stations
with poor TMC performance.
Thereafter the device will
search for an alternative FM
station. Press “Show excluded
stations” to enable denied
stations. The system will again
include them in its searching
process.
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The Source Screen
Touching the SOURCE button on
any of the GPS-500’s screens dis-
plays the SOURCE screen (right).
The SOURCE screen lets you select
the GPS-500’s navigation, music
player or video player functions.
The SOURCE screen lets you
change the GPS-500’s settings,
as well. (See Changing Settings,
on page 23.)
The SOURCE screen also displays the strength of the GPS signal the GPS-500 is
receiving, the local time and the GPS-500 battery’s charge level.
Playing Music and Video Files
In addition to its navigation functions, your GPS-500 can play your music and
video files. These files must be loaded onto an SD media card (not included). SD
memory cards are available that can hold up to 4GB of audio/video media.
Compatible A/V File Types
In order to play on your GPS-500, audio and video files must be in one of the
following formats:
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)
VIDEO
MPEG-4: ASP up to 624x352 @ 24fps (does not support GMC or Opel) with
MP3 audio VBR/CBR to 192kbps, 16-bit, 48kHz, 2-channel
WMV9: Up to 320x240 @ 24fps SP @ ML
Loading Media on Your SD Card
There are two ways to transfer media from your computer to an SD card
inserted into your GPS-500: via USB Mass Storage or via MTP (Media Transfer
Protocol). Touch the SETTINGS button on the SOURCE screen, then touch the
USB button. The USB screen
(right) will appear, with buttons
for MTP and USB MASS STORAGE
modes.
MTP (MEDIA TRANSFER
PROTOCOL)
MTP mode transfers files using
the SYNC mode of Windows
Media® Player (ver. 10 or high-
er). If necessary, Windows Media Player will automatically transcode video
files to a format supported by GPS-500.

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To use the MTP mode, you must have a PC that is running the Windows® XP
operating system (Service Pack 2 or higher) and has Windows Media Player
10 or higher installed.
TOTRANSFER FILES TO THE GPS-500 IN MTP MODE:
1. Insert an SD card into the GPS-500’s SD card slot (see page 4).
2. Make sure the USB cable is disconnected from the GPS-500.
3. Set the GPS-500’s USB mode to MTP (see page 17).
4. Connect the GPS-500 to
your computer’s USB hub
(right).
5. Launch Windows Media
Player.
6. Locate the files you want to
transfer.
7. Select Windows Media
Player’s SYNC mode (see
below).
8. Drag the files you want to transfer into the Windows Media Player SYNC LIST
(see below).
9. Select START SYNC and wait for the process to finish (see below).
NOTE: Your Windows Media Player screen may look different from the example.
Once the Sync is finished, you can unplug the GPS-500 from your computer
and watch or listen to the files on it. (See Listening to Music, on page 20, and
Watching Videos, on page 22).
7. Select SYNC Mode
8. Drag Titleto Sync List
9. Select START SYNC

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USB MASS STORAGE
The USB Mass Storage mode lets you transfer files the using drag-and-drop
method on your computer – the same method you use to transfer files from
one folder or drive to another. However, when transferring files in the USB
Mass Storage mode, video files that are in formats not supported by GPS-500
will be transferred without transcoding. These files won’t be playable on your
GPS-500 but will take up space on your SD card.
TOTRANSFER TILES TO THE GPS-500 IN THE USB MASS STORAGE MODE:
1. Insert an SD card into the GPS-500’s SD card slot (see page 4).
2. Make sure the USB cable is disconnected from the GPS-500.
3. Set the GPS-500’s USB mode to USB MASS STORAGE (see page 18).
4. Connect the GPS-500 to your computer’s USB hub (see page 19).
5. Launch Windows Explorer (not Internet Explorer) on your computer.
• Find it at Start > Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer
6. Find the folder with your media in Windows Explorer’s left-hand window.
7. Double-click the folder. Its contents will appear in the right-hand window.
8. Drag the files you want to transfer from the right-hand window into the SD
card icon in the left-hand window. (The SD card will appear in the left-hand
window as one of your computer drives.)
NOTE: Your Windows Explorer screen may look different from the example.
When you’re finished, you can unplug the GPS-500 from your computer and
watch or listen to the files on it. (See Listening to Music, on page 21 and
Watching Videos, on page 22).
6.Double-Click Folder
Containing Media
8. Drag Files into
SD Card Icon
to Copy
7.Media Folder Contents
Display in Right-Hand Window