Evolution GPS Speed Camera Detection System User Manual
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.
Page 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 18 22 23 26 27 28 Introduction Components Features Registering your Snooper Evolution Software CD Downloading Installing the Evolution Operating Instructions Features and Settings Motorcycle Installation Troubleshooting Specification Snooper Accessories & Price List Service under Warranty 3 Contents Contents
The following components come as standard with your Snooper Evolution: 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 x x x x x x x Snooper Evolution system Windscreen suction cup bracket Hook and loop fastener Coiled power lead with cigarette lighter socket adaptor Straight 2M hard wire lead USB PC connecting cable Download Software Disc, including the user manual PLEASE NOTE Due to our desire to continually improve our products the specification may change without notice.
NEW LOCATION MODE/MENU A MUTE /CANCEL SELECT B C D DC 12V F E USB G Ext H OFF 2 POWER ON/OFF I A B C D E F G H I J MODE/MENU & Scroll Button MUTE/CANCEL & Scroll Button New Location & Select Button LED Text Display Windscreen Bracket Mounting Slot 12V Power Input Socket USB Computer Interface Socket GPS External Antenna Socket Power On/Off & Volume Control Earphone Socket (Earphone not included) Return to contents 5 EAR J Features Features
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR SNOOPER EVOLUTION The Evolution is not pre populated with the Enigma database, at the time of purchase for security reasons. Before attempting to download the Enigma database onto the Evolution the unit must be registered. There are several ways to register your unit: Register Online Go to the official Snooper website www.snooperneo.co.uk and register your unit online. 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 for the USB PC connection lead first and then the Evolution Updater software that enables you to do this. There is a certain minimum amount of hardware and software requirements needed in order for the software to be installed and used successfully.
Performing a download is simple. 1 Switch on your PC. 2 Connect the computer to the Internet. 3 Right click on the Evolution Updater icon and left click ‘Download Settings’ and select the database files your require. Once selected click ‘OK’. 4. Connect the USB lead to your computer and plug the other end of the lead into your Evolution in the socket marked USB. 5. Switch on the Evolution by turning the rotary on/off switch towards you. 6. The software will launch automatically.
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.
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 device in this way. • Use a damp cloth to thoroughly clean the bottom of the Evolution and the area where you intend to mount your unit.
You can mount your Evolution to the inside of your vehicles windscreen using the suction cup windscreen bracket provided. Simply select a position within the windscreen so that the top of the unit has a clear view of the sky, remembering 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 unit in this way.
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.
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. Make sure the metal tip is visible when you reassemble the cigarette lighter plug.
1. Using the Evolution for the first time After you have performed a download and installed your Evolution 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 as clear a view of the sky above. Next turn the unit on by rotating 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.
7. Alert Pattern Fixed Speed Safety Cameras As you approach the fixed speed safety camera the unit will beep twice then begin to emit either a voice alert or your chosen audible alert (either a Soft or Hard ‘beep’) at your preset alert distance. As you continue to approach the fixed speed safety camera the ‘beeping’ will quicken.
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 new coordinates you will have to either delete some or all of the existing coordinates stored in the unit’s memory. 9. Deleting Stored Coordinates If you would like to delete any of the coordinates you have stored in your units memory simply enter the units Menu by pressing the MODE/MENU button (button 2) for approximately two seconds.
Your Snooper Evolution has many different features and settings that you can adjust very easily. To get into the Menu of the user options press and hold the MODE/MENU button (button A) until the display reads ‘Tone’. Once ‘Tone’ is displayed use the MODE/MENU or the MUTE/CANCEL (button B) buttons to scroll through the options and then select your desired menu item by pressing the SELECT (button C) button.
3. Bright There are three settings that you can choose from for the brightness of the LED display. They are Bright, Dark or Dim. To adjust the brightness press either the MODE/MENU button or the MUTE/CANCEL button until your preferred setting is displayed then press the SELECT button. The unit will confirm the new setting by displaying ‘Changed’ twice and will return to the Menu. 4. Set Time The Snooper Evolution can be configured to display the time on the Standby Screen.
7. Smart The Smart Mute setting provides an alternative alert when approaching a fixed safety camera. If you are travelling below the posted speed limit the unit will provide an audible and visual alert but as the unit counts down the distance to the fixed safety camera the rest of the alert will be a visual alert only. If you are travelling above the posted speed limit you will receive both an audible and a visual alert as normal.
9. Speed Limit (Lmt) This safety feature has been designed to let you program your Snooper Evolution to alert you when you reach any speed you choose. For instance you could set your unit to alert you when your speed reaches 30mph so that you never accidentally stray over the speed limit. To set the speed limit alert press either the MODE/MENU button or the MUTE/CANCEL button you can increase or decrease the speed that you would like to be alerted to.
The Snooper Evolution can be installed on to a motorcycle. An ear piece is available as an optional extra so that audible alerts can be heard. Instructions for mounting the Evolution are as per the installation guide on pages 7 to 11. Remember however that the Snooper Evolution is not waterproof so needs to be mounted within a tank bag or other waterproof holder.
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 telephone our technical support helpline 0870 787 0700 (Option 3).
7. What version of Internet Explorer / Netscape Navigator are you using? The software will only operate if you have Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.5 or above. To check what version of Internet Explorer you have; open your browser, click on the ‘Help’ menu and select ‘About Internet Explorer’. This should now display what version you currently have installed. If you have a version older than 4.5 (e.g. 4.0), open your browser, click on ‘Tools’ and select ‘Windows Update’.
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.
General Power requirements Temperature Range 10 – 16V DC, 310mA (Negative Ground) 4 to 158OF (-20 to 70OC) Dimensions Width Depth Height 105mm 75mm 27mm GPS Receiving Method Receiving Frequency Initial cold Start Normal Cold Start Warm Start Hot Start 18 channels parallel 1575.
The following accessories are available from your local Snooper dealer. For further details please visit www.snooperuk.com External GPS extension antenna……………………………………....... £34.99 Coiled power lead with cigarette lighter adaptor……………………….. £12.95 2m Straight power lead with cigarette lighter adaptor………............... £12.95 2m Straight hard wire lead with fuse…………………………………….. £12.95 Windscreen mounting bracket…………………………………………… £24.95 USB PC connection lead………………………………………………..... £12.
Your Snooper Evolution comes with a standard two year manufacturer’s warranty. If, for some reason, your unit requires service under warranty return your Snooper Evolution, via special or recorded delivery and in suitable packaging to: The Returns Department Performance Products Limited Cleaver House Sarus Court Manor Park Cheshire WA7 1UL Enclose the following information: (a) Your name, address and a full description of the problem. (b) A telephone number where you can be reached during business hours.
