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The heart of the MS 5000 system is the DIN-sized computer which also contains the data CD. It can be installed either in a spare dashboard audio mount or in any other convenient location, bearing in mind that access is rarely needed, other than to change to CDs for different countries. If it is mounted in a visible location, the detachable panel on the front should deter casual thieves, The satellite receiving antenna is discreetly located inside the vehicle at the base of the windscreen, and never seems to have any problems.
The system is intended for use with the PC 5000 colour display, with a 147mm diagonal and 16:9 aspect ratio. A wide range of mounting systems are available; ours uses a bracket which sides into the edges of a dashcentre fresh-air vent. A quick-release mounting and electrical connector allow the screen to be removed for security. The final part of the hardware is the infra-red remote control, which can be used independently or from a hard-wired docking station. Other modules can be attached, including a reversing camera, a dynamic navigation receiver, TV tuner, multimedia interface box and an integrated GSM telephone.
Installation was carried out on site in less than haif a day by specialist mobile phone installer, Chameleon.
Before going into service for the first time the system needs to be driven around for 10 minutes or so for it to self-calibrate. There also some basic settings to be adjusted, such as units used and display colour scheme. Although the system receives GMT via the satellite network, it also needs to know the local time difference.