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If your VDO Car Navigation system's radio isn't working and the display is blank, check the fuse (both in the unit and the vehicle) and ensure all connections are properly secured, referring to the installation instructions for guidance.
How to improve radio reception on VDO MS 4200 RS Car Navigation system?
To improve poor radio reception on your VDO Car Navigation system, make sure the antenna is fully extended and correctly connected. Also, check that the supply power negative pole (brown lead) is properly connected to the vehicle chassis (earth).
Why is the ETA wrong on my VDO Car Navigation system?
If the estimated time of arrival is incorrect on your VDO Car Navigation system, check the time zone in the “INITIALISATION - CLOCK SETTINGS” menu, especially if the GPS clock is activated.
What to do if VDO MS 4200 RS Car Navigation system rejects CD?
If your VDO Car Navigation system rejects audio or map CDs, the CD may be dirty. Clean the CD with a special CD cleaning fluid.
What does 'Temperature too high' mean on VDO Car Navigation display?
When your VDO Car Navigation system displays “Temperature too high” and lowers the volume, it means a safety circuit is preventing the unit from overheating. Allow the unit to cool down by setting a lower volume and wait until the message disappears from the display.
What to do if VDO Car Navigation system says 'Please insert map CD'?
If your VDO Car Navigation system displays “Please insert map CD”, insert the C-IQ map CD into the radio CD drive with the label facing upwards.
How to enable traffic announcements on VDO MS 4200 RS Car Navigation system?
If your VDO Car Navigation system isn't making traffic announcements, activate the “TA Scan” function in the “Information” menu.
Why does my VDO MS 4200 RS Car Navigation system say 'Please insert correct CD'?
If your VDO Car Navigation system displays “Please insert correct CD”, ensure you are using a map CD that contains C-IQ data, as map CDs without C-IQ data will not be accepted.
Why is my phone not detected by VDO MS 4200 RS?
If your VDO Car Navigation system isn't detecting the connected telephone, access the initialisation menu, select “Telephone ON,” and choose “12 V” for Nokia hands-free units.
Why does my VDO MS 4200 RS Car Navigation system mute during driving?
If your VDO Car Navigation system switches off the sound or displays “PHONE IN/MUTE” while driving, the speedometer signal might be connected to the wrong pin of the power supply connector. Check the pin setting ISO chamber A in the installation instructions.
General| Audio Playback | MP3, WMA |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB Port | Yes |
| SD Card Slot | Yes |
| Display Resolution | 480 x 272 pixels |
| Display Size | 4.3 inches |
Covers essential warnings like professional installation, fire hazards, correct connections, and battery disconnection.
Differentiates installation for vehicles with standard ISO connectors versus those without.
Details on routing wires, referencing diagrams, and managing unused wires.
Lists pin connections for ISO chamber A, detailing signals like speedometer, reversing, and power.
Instructs on securing the removable panel when leaving the vehicle.
Explains the security code for theft protection and the anti-theft LED indicator.
Advises affixing safety stickers to vehicle windows for visibility.
Lists primary functions accessible from the main control screen, including destination input, guidance, and system settings.
Details various ways to enter a destination, including address, POIs, GPS coordinates, and travel info.
Guides through address entry using a wizard, country change, and road name shortcuts.
Covers entering road names, house numbers, selecting route criteria, and initiating guidance.
Guides on inputting destinations by selecting special facilities like airports, hotels, and petrol stations.
Covers selecting nearby facilities and entering destinations using GPS coordinates.
Explains how to add via points to a route and the options for entering them.
Explains elements on the guidance screen, status fields, and traffic obstruction alerts.
Explains voice messages for turns, 'turn now' advice, and repeating/ignoring guidance.
How guidance works beyond digitised roads and in areas with incomplete map data.
Allows modifying route criteria, including dynamic planning and toll road avoidance.
How to access route lists, traffic events, and car position information during guidance.
Covers managing via points, viewing destination, checking GPS, and using the trip computer.
Explains how to obtain traffic info at car position, destination, or along the route.
Shows how to view detailed traffic obstruction info and data from the TMC provider.
How TMC accounts for traffic for route planning and guidance, including voice messages and screen alerts.
Covers local detours around traffic obstructions and dynamic route planning based on traffic conditions.
Explains how to plan alternative routes and change their distance during guidance.
Covers storing, deleting, and renaming addresses in the address book and managing via points.
Details storing current location, deleting last destinations, renaming addresses, and address book capacity.
Explains customizing navigation functions, including speed settings, guidance screen, dynamic route, and language.
Details settings for dynamic route planning like re-route level, horizon, and delay thresholds.
Solutions for common issues related to the unit, radio reception, and CD playback.
Addresses problems like missing map CD, slow response, GPS issues, and guidance inaccuracies.
Covers GPS reception, audio problems, and traffic information display issues.
