USB PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2011 6.G Information Manual

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Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) including navigation module.
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) is standard for all 911 models.

Powerful, multifunctional and easy to

use, PCM is your control centre for audio,
navigation and commu nication functions. The main feature is the intuitive 7
­inch
touchscreen. Alternatively, you can choose
to operate PCM using conventional rotary
pushbut ton controls. With a maximum of
five list items per page, the screen dis ­
play is very clearly presented. A useful
help function is displayed at the foot of
the screen. Radio functions include up to 42 memory
presets and an FM dual tuner frequency diversit y with RDS, which continuously
scans in the background for the best
signal, and a dynamic autostore.
The DVD ­audio drive plays CDs and audio
DVDs and is MP3 ­compatible. Audio
playback of video DVDs is also supported. A six
­disc CD/ DVD autochanger integrated
into PCM is available as an option.
The standard ­fitted universal audio inter ­
face (AUX) in the glove compartment
enables you to connect your iPod
® or
any audio source. Recharging is also
supported. Once connected, your iPod
®
or USB stick is then conveniently and
safely operated via the PCM, the optional
multifunction steering wheel or the
optional voice control system.
You can download the performance dis ­
play data from the Sport Chrono Package
and data from the electronic logbook
via the USB port. You can also transfer
up to 10,000 tracks in MP3 format to
the internal hard drive (or Jukebox)
1) of
the PCM and play them from there. Pod ­
casts and audiobooks are recognised
and played and cover art is displayed.
Further details are available from your
Porsche Centre.
Universal audio interface
The navigation module in PCM features
a high ­speed hard drive and allows you to
choose bet ween a 2D display and a 3D
perspective. In some regions, it is possi ­
ble to display the terrain (with an overlaid
satellite map) and buildings in 3D. Split
screen mode enables you to view
t wo
functions at once, such as the current

navigation map and a list of symbols that
represent the next driving manoeuvre.
The navigation module also has a dynam ­
ic route guidance function which takes
into account official traffic messages
(TMC) and additional traffic flow sensors
(TMC Pro).
2)
1) Available from November 2012 at the earliest.2) TMC Pro is currently available in Germany, Austria
and Switzerland. Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module

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route distance, date, time, starting

location and destination. Data can be
downloaded to a USB stick and evaluated
on your home PC using the soft ware
supplied. The soft ware fulfils all statutory
requirements for automatic logbooks
as specified by the German revenue
authorities.

Telephone module.
The optional quadband GSM telephone
module offers convenience and excellent
reception. By inserting a SIM card directly
into the PCM’s integral SIM card reader,
calls can be made using the hands ­free
facility. For even more convenience, the
Bluetooth
® capability of a mobile phone
can be used to make calls via the SIM
Access Profile (SAP).
1) Once automatic
pairing is complete, the mobile phone’s
aerial is switched off to conserve bat tery
charge and the phone operates via the
car aerial. Depending on the mobile phone
Voice control system.
If you require route guidance, need to
make a phone call or want to listen to the
radio, then why not just say so? Almost
all of the functions of PCM can be con ­
trolled using the optional voice control
system with word ­by ­word input. In the
majorit y of cases, you can simply say
the name of the menu item as seen on
the screen. The voice control system
understands complete addresses when
entered as navigation destinations, as
well as phonebook entries and the names
of radio stations. Even lists can be
browsed by voice command. For added
convenience, there is no need to ‘train’
the system.
Electronic logbook.
An electronic logbook is available for
PCM as an option. It enables automatic
logging on every journey of mileage, model, this gives access not only
to the
numbers on the SIM card, but also to the
phone’s internal memory. Depending on
the phone, it can also be controlled using
PCM, the optional multifunction steering
wheel or the optional voice control system,
without it ever leaving your pocket.
The telephone module also enables you
to establish a Bluetooth
® link with those
mobile phones that only support the
Handsfree Profile (HFP). In this case, the
GSM connection is always established
through the aerial of the mobile phone.
1)
PCM acts as a hands ­free system and
you can leave the mobile phone tucked
a w ay.
On request, a cordless handset for the
telephone module is also available. Stored
in the centre console storage compartment,
it features a display and keypad. However,
the handset cannot be used for Bluetooth®
links established using the Handsfree
Profile (HFP).
Mobile phone preparation.
To enable a Bluetooth® connection for
those mobile phones that only support
the Handsfree Profile (HFP),
1) an optional
mobile phone preparation is available. It
enables you to leave your mobile phone
tucked away. The PCM is able to control
only the basic functions of the mobile
phone. The GSM connection is estab ­
lished through the aerial of the mobile
phone.
1)
TV tuner.
The optional T V tuner is capable of
receiving unencrypted analogue and
digital television broadcasts (DVB ­T)
2)
to provide entertainment bet ween jour ­
neys. For your safet y, the T V picture is
switched off while the car is in motion.
Online services.3)
The free AHA Radio app enables you to
listen to internet radio, news feeds, pod ­
casts and audiobooks on the PCM via
your smartphone. You can also receive
local information, e.g. weather reports,
in the form of
voice announcements.
Points of Interest can be searched for
and then transferred to the navigation
system as destinations.
Internet content
is received via your
smartphone but you
operate every thing from the PCM. Online
services can only be used in conjunction
with the standard ­fitted universal audio
interface (iPhone) or the optional mobile
phone preparation or telephone module
(Android phones). The AHA Radio app can
be obtained from iTunes and the Android
Marketplace.
4)
T V tuner
1) See notes on page 130.2) In MPEG ­2 format.3) Available from November 2012 at the earliest.4) In order to use AHA Radio ser vices with the optional telephone module, the HFP function must be activated
in PCM.