User manual
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing a Snooper Safety Alert System! Lynx utilises Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology and General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). Lynx 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 fixed speed monitoring systems, often located at accident black spots.
Contents Page Page 2. Introduction 14. 3. Select Road Type 3. Contents 4. Set Volume 4. Components 5. Set Alert Tone 5. Features 6. Voice Alerts 6. Registering Lynx 15. 7. User Points 7. Installing Lynx 16. 8. Change Language Installing Lynx using the 9. Smart Mute Windscreen Suction Cup bracket 10. Set Time 8. Installing Lynx using the 11. Logic Dashboard bracket 17. 12. Adjust Brightness 9. Power Connection & Charging 13. Schools Replacing the Fuse 14. High Risk Zones 10.
Components Included The following components are supplied with Lynx: 1 x Lynx GPS/GPRS system 1 x Windscreen suction cup bracket 1 x 2m Coiled Power Lead with cigarette lighter socket adaptor 1 x 2m Straight hard wire lead 1 x 240v AC mains charger 1 x CD ROM, including registration form and user manual 1 x Dashboard bracket with double sided tape 1 x Protective carry case PLEASE NOTE Due to our desire to continually improve our products, the specification may change without notice.
Features 1 Standby/Power Switch 7 Earphone Socket (Earphone not inc) 2 ‘Target’ Button 8 Volume/Menu Navigation Control 3 Full Colour Graphical Display 9 Menu Button 4 OK 10 Windscreen Bracket Mounting Slots 5 12V Power Input Socket 11 Reset Button 6 USB Socket 12 GPS External Antenna Socket (Antenna not included) 10 2 12 9 4 5 8 3 11 7 6 1 17 20 18 19 13 13 Battery/Power Indicator 14 Time Display 15 GPS Signal Strength 16 Compass Direction 17 Speed or Speed Limit* 18 Camera Type 19
Registering Lynx IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE USING Lynx LYNX is pre populated with the AURA™ database so no download is necessary before use. All data is supplied wirelessly to LYNX via GPRS technology. All new speed cameras and any amendments to our database will be sent to you automatically. In addition you will receive the locations of mobile speed traps including laser traps supplied by other users driving in the same area.
Installing Lynx Lynx comes with a windscreen suction cup bracket so that the unit can be mounted onto your vehicles windscreen. When installing Lynx please ensure that: ●● ●● Lynx has a clear view of the sky* It is located in a position where you can easily view the full colour LCD display without having to take your eyes too far from the road ahead and that you can reach the controls safely.
Follow these instructions to mount the unit in this way. ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● Clean the area where you wish to position the bracket thoroughly with a good quality glass cleaner Adjust the angle of the bracket so that when the unit is attached to it you can view the display and operate the controls safely. Do not adjust the angle of the bracket when Lynx is attached. Press the suction cups against the windscreen and push to secure in place.
Power Connection & Charging Powering and charging Lynx from the cigarette lighter socket Lynx comes with a power cable designed to plug into your vehicles cigarette lighter socket. This lead will power the device but will also charge Lynx’s internal battery. Firstly take the lead and plug the smaller end into the 12V DC input socket on the bottom left hand side of Lynx and plug the cigarette lighter adaptor into your vehicles cigarette lighter socket.
Charging the internal battery Lynx can be charged using either the cigarette lighter adaptor in your vehicle or via the mains adaptor. If the unit is turned on the battery charge icon will be animated during charging. Once fully charged the battery will last approximately 3 hrs during normal use. Note: The new battery’s full performance is only achieved after two or three complete charges and discharges.
3. Adjusting the Volume Lynx has an adjustable volume for controlling the loudness of the audible alert. To increase the volume push the ‘UP’ button on the left hand side of the unit. To decrease the volume push the ‘DOWN’ button on the left hand side of the unit. 4. Target Button If you should encounter a mobile speed trap and you do not receive an alert you should save that position.
Logic 2 (Factory Default Setting) When Logic 2 is selected your unit will alert you both audibly and visually as you approach fixed safety cameras on your side of the carriageway only. Logic 3 When Logic 3 is selected your unit will alert you to fixed safety cameras on both sides of the carriageway but will alert you audibly in different tones depending on your user settings.
Features and Settings Lynx has many different features and settings that you can adjust very easily. To enter the Menu of the user options press the ‘MENU’ button on the left hand side of the unit. Use the ‘UP/DOWN’ button to scroll through the options and then select your desired menu item by pressing the ‘OK’ button on the right hand side of the unit. Please Note: If you would like to exit the Menu at any time press the ‘Target’ button.
●● Once your desired setting is displayed press the ‘OK’ button to save the new setting. The unit will display ‘Setting Confirmed.’ Note: The speed limit alert will only activate once you exceed your speed limit setting. If you remain above your speed limit you will not receive another alert until your speed drops below your speed limit setting and you then increase your speed again. 3.
●● ●● Highlight your desired option (‘ON’ or ‘OFF’) by pushing the ‘UP/DOWN’ button upwards or downwards. Once you have highlighted your desired setting press the ‘OK’ button. The unit will display ‘Setting Confirmed’ indicating the setting has been saved. Note: If voice alerts are turned ‘OFF’ the unit will alert you to the location of a Fixed Speed Safety camera by a series of beeps. The visual display will remain the same. 7.
●● Lynx will confirm the coordinate has been deleted by displaying ‘Position Cleared’. To delete all the user stored coordinates on Lynx Press the ‘OK’ button when ‘User Points’ is displayed in the menu options. Highlight the ‘Delete All’ option by pushing the ‘UP/DOWN’ button then press the ‘OK’ button. A new screen will be displayed asking you to ‘Confirm Delete?’ with the options of ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. Highlight your desired option then press the ‘OK’ button to confirm deletion.
●● ●● Push the ‘UP/DOWN’ button to scroll through the Logic options Once you have highlighted your preferred logic mode press the ‘OK’ button to confirm the new setting. The unit will display ‘Setting Confirmed’ indicating the new setting has been saved. 12. Adjust Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the TFT LCD full colour graphical display to accommodate different driving conditions.
15. Satellite Status Lynx comes with a facility to check the GPS and GPRS status. To view the information: ●● Press the ‘OK’ button when ‘Satellite Status’ is displayed in the menu options. 16. Speed Type This feature allows you to choose which speed measurement method you prefer either kilometres per hour (KMH) or miles per hour (MPH). The device is supplied with MPH turned ON as the factory default setting.
. Vehicle Tracking and Reporting Lynx has the facility to be used as a GPS vehicle tracking and reporting device. When Lynx is switched On and being used in the vehicle it will record your GPS location coordinates once a minute and sends this data to the AURA™ server. This information can be useful if you are a company car driver who has to report their car use or mileage or if you are personal user you may simply want to know where your vehicle has been or where it is at any given time..
Motorcycle Installation Lynx can be installed on to a motorcycle. An ear piece is available as an optional extra so that audible alerts can be heard. Remember however that Lynx is not waterproof so needs to be mounted within a tank bag or other waterproof holder. Always remember that in order for Lynx to work effectively the unit needs to be positioned so that it has an unobstructed view of the sky. If you require any further advice please visit our website www.snooperuk.
Specification General Power requirements 10 – 16V DC, 320mA (Negative Ground) Temperature Range 4 to 158°F (-20 to 70°C) Dimensions Width 95mm Depth 28mm Height 64mm GPS Receiving Method 16 channels parallel Receiving Frequency 1575.
Service under Warranty Lynx comes with a standard one year manufacturer’s warranty. If, for some reason, your unit requires service under warranty return Lynx, via special or recorded delivery, or alternatively via another equivalent insured courier service 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.
