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Introduction Congratulations on buying a Snooper Safety Alert System! This user manual aims to provide you with installation and user instructions for the Snooper Evolution GPS location device. The Snooper Evolution utilises the very latest Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology, which has been designed to help you drive safely within the confines of today’s speed limits by alerting you quickly, and easily to the presence of police speed traps, often located at accident black spots.
Contents Page Components Features Registering your Snooper Evolution Software CD Downloading & Uploading Installation Operating Instructions Starting Up Standby Screen 15 Adjusting the Volume MODE/MENU Button Cancel Button 16 Mute Button Alert Patterns 18 How Laser Works 19 Saving New Co-ordinates 20 Deleting Stored Co-ordinates 21 Tone Warning Selection Brightness Set Time 22 Voice Alerts User Stored Alerts (MEM Edit) Smart Mute 23 Logic Modes Speed Limit 24 Speed Unit Pre-Alert Setting Radar/Laser Settin
Components Snooper Evolution The following components come as standard with your Snooper Evolution: 1 x Snooper Evolution system 1 x Windscreen suction cup bracket 1 x Hook and loop fastener 1 x Coiled power lead with cigarette lighter socket adaptor 1 x Straight 2M hard wire lead 1 x RS232 PC connecting cable 1 x RS232 to USB conversion lead 1 x 240v AC to 10v DC mains power adaptor 1 x Download Software Disc PLEASE NOTE Due to our desire to continually improve our products, specification may change witho
Features 5 NEW LOCATION MODE/MENU MUTE /CANCEL 1 SELECT 3 2 4 5 DC 12V 8 6 7 5 RS232 RD 9 10 5 OFF 2 POWER ON/OFF EAR 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MODE, MENU & Scroll Button MUTE, CANCEL & Scroll Button New Location & Select Button LED Text Display 3600 Laser Prism Rear Laser Sensor Windscreen Bracket Mounting Slot Return to Contents Page 8 12v Power Input Socket 9 RS232 Computer Interface Socket 10 S100 RLD Input Antenna Socket (S100 RLD not inc) 11 Power On/Off & Volume Control 12 Earphone
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR SNOOPER EVOLUTION! The database built into your Snooper Evolution is unpopulated when purchased for security reasons. As a result you must register your unit before you are able to complete any downloads. There are four ways to register your unit. Register On-line Go to the official Snooper website www.snooperneo.co.uk and register your unit on-line. Your unit should normally be activated within 30 minutes of registration.
Before you can begin downloading the database onto your Snooper Evolution you will need to install the driver software (if using the RS232 to USB Conversion lead) and the Snooper Evolution Updater software that enables you to do this. There is a certain minimum hardware and software requirement needed in order for the software to be installed and used successfully.
Downloading Performing a download is simple. 1 Connect either the RS232 lead or the USB lead (with the RS232 lead attached) to your computer and plug the other end of the lead into your Evolution in the socket marked RS232. 2 Connect the AC Power adapter to a mains plug socket and attach the other end to the Evolution in the socket marked DC 12V. 3 Power up the Evolution by turning the rotary on/off switch towards you and connect the computer to the Internet.
Installation For best results mount the Evolution onto the vehicles windscreen, although it can be mounted on the dashboard with the hook and loop fastener. When installing your Snooper Evolution please ensure that: • The unit, with its built in GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky* • It is located in a position where you can easily view the LED text display without having to take your eyes too far from the road ahead and that you can reach the controls safely.
Installing your Snooper Evolution using the Hook and Loop fastener Your Evolution can be installed easily with the hook and loop fastener if you have a sufficiently flat area on your dashboard. Please remember that you need to connect the power connection cable as well as ensuring that you can read the LED text display and reach the controls safely. Follow these instructions to mount the control panel in this way.
Installing your Snooper Evolution using the Windscreen Suction Cup bracket You can mount your Evolution to the inside of your vehicles windscreen using the suction cup windscreen bracket provided.
Power Connection Using the cigarette lighter socket The Evolution comes with a power cable designed to plug into your vehicles cigarette lighter socket. Take the lead and plug the smaller end into the DC 12v input socket on the back of the Evolution and plug the cigarette lighter adaptor into your vehicles cigarette lighter socket. Please Note: Do not leave your Evolution plugged into the cigarette lighter socket when you start your vehicle.
Caution: If you must use pliers to loosen the ring, be careful not to crush the tip. Never use pliers or other tools to retighten the ring on the cigarette lighter plug. 2. Pull the ring straight out, then remove the metal tip, spring and old fuse. 3. Check the fuse to see if it has blown. If it has, replace it. 4. Replace the metal tip and spring inside the ring, then place the fuse inside the cigarette lighter plug and screw the ring back onto the plug.
Operating Instructions 1. Starting Up After you have successfully installed your Evolution and performed the download it is time to perform the first start up. First make sure your vehicle is parked in as open a space as possible, clear of tall trees and buildings so that the built in GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky above. Next power the unit up by turning the ON/OFF Volume dial towards you.
3. Adjusting the Volume The Snooper Evolution has an adjustable volume for controlling the loudness of the audible alert. To increase the volume simply rotate the volume control on the right hand side of the device, towards you. To decrease the volume of the unit rotate the volume control away from you 4. MODE/MENU Button This button has two functions. The Mode function is used to select between three types of settings, City, Motorway or All.
6. Mute Button If during an alert you decide that you would like to mute the audible alert, but still retain a visual alert simply press the MUTE/CANCEL button briefly (Button 1). The screen will continue to display a visual alert but no sound will be heard. After you have travelled out of range of the location the unit will automatically reset so the next time you encounter a location you will receive both an audible and a visual alert as normal. 7.
NEW LOCATION MODE/MENU MUTE /CANCEL SELECT Whilst travelling through a SPECs series however, your Snooper Evolution will provide both an audible and visual alert 250m before each camera as well as indicating the number of each camera in the series i.e. SPECs 2, SPECs 3 and so on, plus continuing to indicate every five seconds between locations. When you reach the last camera in the series the display will indicate 'SPECs End'.
Laser Alerts The Snooper Evolution incorporates a built-in laser detector. As laser often requires instant action the device simply gives you an audible or voice alert whilst the display will flash 'Laser'. No signal strength will be indicated. As GPS is not used to locate radar or laser, it is impossible to indicate the speed limit or count down accurately the distance to a location in metres during a radar or laser alert.
How Does Police Laser (LIDAR) Work? LIDAR is an acronym for Light Distance And Ranging. A LIDAR gun emits a highly focused beam of invisible light, in the near infrared region of light that is centered at 904nm of wavelength and is only about 22 inches (56cm) in diameter at 1000 feet (300m).
displaying the standby screen and try again. When you attempt to save the new coordinate and the display reads 'Mem Full' it means that the memory in your Snooper Evolution is completely full. If you want to store any different coordinates you will have to either delete some or all of the existing coordinates stored in the unit's memory. 9.
The following menu options are available on your unit. Press SELECT once your desired option is displayed. 1. Tone There are three audible settings to choose from, a Hard Tone, a Soft Tone or Silent (Off). To select your desired setting press either the MODE/MENU or MUTE/CANCEL buttons and scroll through the options available. Once you have chosen your preferred setting press the SELECT button. The unit will confirm the new setting by displaying 'Changed' twice and will then return to the Menu. 2.
To adjust the clock to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) press either the MODE/MENU button (button 2) or the MUTE/CANCEL button (button1) until GMT is displayed then press the SELECT button (button 3). The unit will confirm the new setting by displaying 'Changed' twice and will then return to the Menu 5.
.8. Logic Modes There are a number of different ways that you can programme your Snooper Evolution to locate 'fixed' cameras such as Gatso cameras and Truvelo cameras. You can choose between three different Logic Modes: Logic 1 (Factory Default Setting) When this mode is selected your unit will alert you via your chosen audible alert as well as visual alerts of Gatso and Truvelo cameras on both sides of the road.
10. Speed Unit This feature allows you to choose which speed measurement method you prefer either miles per hour (mph) or kilometres per hour (kmh). The device is supplied with mph turned on as the factory default setting. To adjust the speed measurement type press either the MODE/MENU button (button 2) or the MUTE/CANCEL button (button1) to select your desired speed measurement type. Once you have chosen your desired setting press the SELECT button (button 3).
To adjust the settings for the S100-RLD press either the MODE/MENU button (button 2) or the MUTE/CANCEL button (button1) to scroll up or down through the options. Once you have chosen your desired setting press the SELECT button (button 3). The unit will confirm the new setting by displaying ‘Changed’ twice and will then return to the Menu. Note: The Evolution confirms the RLD is connected by displaying ‘RLD Cnt’. Motorcycle Installation The Snooper Evolution can be installed on to a motorcycle.
Troubleshooting If you are having difficulty performing a download to your Snooper Evolution it is worth going through the following checklist first before contacting us. If you are still unable to perform a download after following this checklist then please contact our Technical Helpline on 0870 787 0700 and select Option 3.
6. Have you installed the Snooper download software on your computer? If you have not installed the software you will not be able to perform a download to your Evolution. Once the software is installed there will be a new icon on your desktop: 'Snooper Evolution'. Please check to see if you have the latest version of the software by visiting www.snooperneo.co.uk and clicking on the link 'Download software'. 7.
If you have Active Sync for a PDA or Palm pilot you may need to alter the configuration of the connection settings so that the software does not reserve the port. Please consult your manufacturer’s instructions in order to do this. This also applies to mobile phone synchronisation software. ERROR MESSAGE - 'There was a problem connecting to the Performance Products server' This error message may have some ftp error codes typically 12002, 12007, 12029, 12030, 12031.
Other Problems The unit cannot be switched on Check that the cigarette lighter adaptor is well inserted into the cigarette lighter socket and that the cigarette lighter socket is functioning properly. Check that the lighter socket is clean and free from debris. Also check that the fuse of the cigarette lighter adaptor is intact. If you are using the hardwire connection check that you have secured a good earth and that you have taken the 12v feed from a 12v supply that is live on ignition.
Specification General Power Requirements - 10 - 16V DC, 310mA (Negative ground) Temperature Range - 4o to 158oF (20o to 70oC) Dimensions Width - 105mm Depth - 75mm Height - 27mm Laser Optical 360 degree sensor Receiver Type - Pulsed Laser Signal receiver Detector Type - Digital Signal Processed Pulse Width Discriminator Opto Sensor - High Speed Photo Diode Detector Spectral Response - 800 - 1,100nm GPS Receiving Method - 18 Channels parallel Receiving Frequency - 1575.
Service Under Warranty Your Snooper Evolution comes with a standard two year manufacturer's warranty. If, however you continue to pay for subscription for the download service either by direct debit or the 30 month one off payment method, this warranty will be extended up to a maximum period of five years from the original date of registration.
SNOOPER SAFETY ALERT SYSTEMS PERFORMANCEPRODUCTS Cleaver House, Sarus Court, Stuart Road, Manor Park, Runcorn WA7 1UL Tel: 0870 78 70 700 Fax: 0870 78 71 700 www.performanceproducts.co.
