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2x2x2 preview
The customer is given the opportunity with every update to test 2 country maps and 2 travel guides from the Navigation and Travel Info content categories for 2 days, free of charge.

5 Sound Presets
There are five sound presets with pre-adjusted frequency curves for Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic and Vocal.

6 Day/night colour settings
Colours used in the display can be adjusted to suit ambient light conditions.

8 route planning choice
Choice of 8 different criteria when calculating a route (e.g. shortest route, fastest route, avoid motorway, use motorway, avoid toll roads, etc.)

Access code
When content has been ordered, the C-IQ Service Centre automatically sends the access code for activation, either via the Internet or by SMS to the user's mobile phone.

Aluminium Cone
Subwoofer diaphragm made of pure aluminium. Aluminium subwoofers are particularly lightweight and rigid, guaranteeing a dry and powerful bass sound with no distortion.

Anti-Shock Memory, 2.8 seconds
Digital cache memory ensuring maximum enjoyment of your CDs, even on the toughest of road surfaces.

Anti-vibration mechanism
CD-Changer feature which ensures that the highly sensitive CD mechanism functions properly in all road conditions. Also offers optimum protection for CDs and CD-Changer.

Auto Equalizer
Analyses the acoustic characteristics inside your car and calibrates audio output to match. Bass, treble and the DSP Sound Presets can then be set to your own individual preferences.

Auto Leveler
Ensures a constant volume level when switching between different audio sources, automatically compensating for discrepancies and obviating the need for manual adjustment.

Automatic display brightness control
Brightness is adjusted to suit ambient light conditions by means of a photoelectric cell integrated into the display.

CD Text
Function available on CD players that allows CD data (artist, title, etc.) to be displayed, if the CD contains this information.

CD-ROM
Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (e.g. for digital maps). Data cannot be written to or deleted from a CD-ROM.

Chromium electroplated coating
The speaker diaphragm is coated with a chromium layer to create a uniform surface finish and thus a more precise, more homogenous sound.

Confirmation code
This code is displayed by the navigation system when an access code is returned. It must be forwarded to VDO Dayton to complete the cancellation process. (Þ revocations code)

Content
Refers to all C-IQ products available for activation.

Content categories
The three C-IQ core areas Navigation, Traffic Info and Travel Info.

Content package
Navigation package comprising content products selected to meet a specific set of needs.

Cooling Fan
Fan used to extract heat from amplifier case. Enables more compact case design, while constant low temperature ensures less interference and longer component life.

C-IQ account
Overview of all personal C-IQ settings and data on the Internet.

C-IQ Service Centre
C-IQ helpline with a freephone service number: 00800 99 33 33 33.

C-IQ update
Regular delivery of an updated DVD, free of charge.

C-IQ Service Card
Sent to the customer after registration, together with the welcome letter. It contains all the information the customer needs to know, such as customer number and contact addresses.

Data protection
When developing C-IQ, special attention was paid to ensuring compliance with all legal requirements regarding the confidentiality of customer data.

DAB
Digital Audio Broadcasting is a digital method of transmitting significantly larger quantities of data to radio receivers than is possible with conventional analogue signals.

Digital CD-Changer Input
Sound signals from the CD-Changers are transmitted in digital form and processed by the Digital Sound Processor without the need for digital/analogue conversion.

Digital Output
The digital sound signal is transmitted directly to the audio system's central processor without the need for digital/analogue conversion.

Digital RDS-Tuner
Digital tuner offering a wealth of user functions.

Digital Sound Processor
The heart of the digital concept from VDO Dayton. Just like a PC, VDO Dayton audio systems process all signals in purely digital form, from the tuner through the cassette and CD drives to preamp out.

Dolby
Technology developed to reduce noise and enhance the dynamic range on cassette tapes.

DVD - Digital Versatile Disc
12.5 cm digital data carrier with optical read-out. Providing a capacity of 4.7 gigabytes, a DVD can store about seven times more data on the same surface than a CD-ROM.

Dynamic Navigation with TMC
Even otherwise unforeseeable traffic hazards such as detours or congestion won't catch you out, thanks to the unique new Dynamic Navigation function. This TMC-enabled function uses up-to-the-minute digital RDS traffic information supplied by an optional Dynamic Navigation Receiver. The information is analysed by the navigation computer and used to calculate an alternative route.

GSM
Global System for Mobile Communications and digital transmission and receiving equipment.

GSM handsfree telephone
Optional handsfree telephone kit. Makes for safer and more convenient use of a car telephone.

Guided tour
Using the motto "Three Steps to Success", this tour shows your customers how easy it is to register and activate content with a few mouse clicks.

Gyroscope
Non-magnetic, electronic gyrocompass used to determine the exact angle of rotation.

High Level Input
Input used to connect a car radio directly to an amplifier if the radio is not equipped with a pre-amp out or line out.

High-Pass Filter
Midrange/tweeter filter offering seamless crossover between midrange/tweeter systems and subwoofer.

IMPP Cone
Injection-moulded polypropylene diaphragms offer greater precision than conventional diaphragms. Polypropylene is an extremely stable material making it ideal for speaker cone applications. Extremely fine tolerances offer outstanding precision and responsiveness.

Intelligent destination input
When a letter is entered, the system will only illuminate those subsequent letters that match an existing record. If multiple instances exist for a particular name, all alternatives will be displayed.

Max. Power
Maximum power output by loudspeakers at pulse peaks

MS5500XL
Navigation system consisting of the PC5510 and MM5510.

Navi ID
Identification number of the navigation system. It is displayed in the system under menue “C-IQ”.

POI
Points of interest, i.e. special destinations such as hotels, restaurants, car parks or city centres in Europe, and selected rest areas and service stations along European highways.

QXS
A quick method of selecting destinations by entering the street name.

RDS
Radio Data System. RDS is a service offered by radio stations in which additional data is transmitted alongside conventional music and voice programmes. This data can be interpreted and processed by RDS-compatible receivers.

Revocation code
Part of the content cancellation process: after selecting and confirming all the access codes acquired with the order, customers receive a revocation code for each access code. This code must be entered in the MS5500 to complete the cancellation procedure.

RMS
Internationally recognised method for measuring and determining the continuous output rating of amplifiers.

RS - Route and Sound
The Route and Sound feature stores the programmed route details, enabling an audio CD to be used at the same time as the navigation instructions..

Scrolling Map
Map is seamlessly updated as your position changes. Car remains at the centre of the screen throughout your journey for easier orientation.

SDVC
Speed Dependent Volume Control. Audio volume is automatically adjusted to compensate for changes in engine and road noise as speed increases or decreases.

Softkey Operation
Softkeys are assigned different functions depending on the audio source being used. For the user, this represents maximum functionality from a minimum number of controls. Speed Warning Emits a warning tone whenever a predefined speed limit is exceeded.

Telephone In
Input for GSM phone.

Telephone Mute
Lowers the volume of the audio system during a telephone call.

Temperature Display & Warning
The current outside temperature can be displayed at the push of a button. The system emits a warning tone when the temperature drops below 3°C.

THD
Total Harmonic Distortion

TMC Service
The Traffic Message Channel delivers continually updated information on current traffic conditions. This service is available in almost all Western European countries. A TMC receiver is required.

Travel Info
Contains electronic hotel, restaurant and city guides in a web-based format.

Traffic Info
Dynamic navigation via TMC enables intelligent diversions to avoid congestion.

TV Tuner
Offers TV reception on the road. Upsidedown Mode On-screen display can be rotated through 180° to facilitate installation on the rooflining of the vehicle.

User ID
Chosen by the customer during the registration process. This ID is used for identification purposes in all future transactions.

Welcome Letter
Letter sent to the customer to confirm their registration.

Widescreen Colour Monitor
The 5.8" screen and aspect ratio of 16:9 not only offer a perfect on-screen image, they also facilitate simultaneous icon and map display.