Conrad Anderson UK, Satellite Navigation, SatNav, VDO Dayton

Overview of our Satellite Navigations Systems

VDO Dayton offers a comprehensive range of navigation systems and is the first in the UK aftermarket to incorporate RDS-TMC traffic information, helping to avoid traffic jams en-route.

VDO Dayton navigation and audio products have scooped many awards; including awards from Auto Express, Max Power and Total Car Audio magazines.

20 health authorities have fitted their ambulances with VDO Dayton navigation systems in a drive to improve response time. 12 out of 14 top performing ambulance services are using VDO Dayton navigation. These facts and our own experience of the products made us chose to sell only the best navigation products on the market.

VDO Dayton has been approved by many motor manufacturers, including; Alfa Romeo, BMW, Citroen, Daewoo, Fiat, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, McLaren, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Peugeot, Renault, Saab, Subaru and Vauxhall.

We stock the VDO Navigation, Audio and Sound products.

At its purest, the pleasure of driving has always been a mix of powerful engineering, inspirational design and the freedom of being able to choose where you want to go, and when. Our precision traffic systems and innovative technologies already meet current demands in terms of safety and comfort. An elegant fusion of information, communications and entertainment in one intelligent system. With our high standards mean we can offer a 24-month guarantee on all our vehicle navigation systems, instead of the usual 12. We will deliver to you well designed, user friendly products.

Defining Features

The in car multimedia system has a range of defining features that makes these products a must including a choice of multicolour or monochrome display, theft protection, comprehensive icon and voice guidance, scrolling map, split screen, GPS navigation, DIN size, IR remote control with docking station, flipdown front, detachability, 8 route choices, self-learning route memory functions, a choice of 19 voices (m/f) in 9 languages, a trip computer, day/night colour settings, soft-take-in CD player, speed warning, emergency function, digital RDS-tuner, speed dependent setting, volume control, maximum power in watts display, 4-channel preamp, outdigital sound processor, telephone in, telephone mute, and dynamic navigation function.

Less of that!

We've all been there before, juggling a map whilst attempting to drive or on the motorway, at night, in the fog or pouring rain. You can barely see the car in front, let alone the exit sign for your junction. The fuel gauge is in the red, and as if that weren't enough, you see the flashing lights of roadwork's ahead. In traffic like this, it doesn't really matter what kind of car you drive: you're in it for the duration. While other drivers might enjoy the opportunity to admire your car, a stunning exterior isn't going to help you make that all-important appointment. A stunning interior, on the other hand, just might.

With one of our satellite navigation systems on board, not only can you set off with peace of mind, you'll also arrive relaxed and ready for business. Thanks to the innovative Dynamic Navigation function, you can even cope with unanticipated traffic congestion en route. Each of our systems can be upgraded to a fully-featured multimedia system offering everything from CD sound and traffic news to hands-free telephony and voice guidance. Conrad Anderson will provide a range of multimedia systems that make every journey a pleasure, no matter what engine you have.

How it works

The computer in your navigation system uses signals transmitted from the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites orbiting the earth, to determine the exact position of the car at any time regardless of your location. The integrated gyro (electronic compass) and electronic speedometer supply additional data which the system uses to calculate and monitor your route. Simply enter your desired destination and the system eases you through the traffic with the aid of an icon or map display with spoken instructions in a pleasant male or female voice. If you do happen to take a wrong turn, the system reacts immediately to guide you safely back on course.

Mapping

The manufacturer includes digital maps from NavTech on its navigation SD cards, offering comprehensive and detailed mapping information as well as valuable travel information. In addition to covering most of the road network within Europe (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland) including the addresses of important destinations such as airports, railway stations, banks, petrol stations and car parks. We also provide CD-ROMs with detailed navigation for Australia, Canada and the United States of America.

When specifiying a destination you can either enter an address directly or call up an address from the database of hotels, restaurants, museums and other places of interest. Many of these addresses are illustrated and feature useful information such as prices, rating and credit card acceptance.

Dynamic Navigation with TMC

Even otherwise unforseeable traffic hazards such as detours of congestion won't catch you out, thanks to the unique new Dynamic Navigation function featured on our navigation systems. 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.The system takes you onto a new route only after you have approved it; you are in control.

All the navigation systems that Conrad Anderson provide are compatible with traffic information using RDS-TMC (Radio Data System - Traffic Message Channel). You may be familiar with RDS as the technology that displays the name of the staion your radio is tuned to. TMC is delivered in exactly the same way, providing coded information about traffic events and their reported location on the road network.

* We cannot be held responsible for the provision
or quality of the broadcast TMC data.