Snooper Evolution User Manual

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User Manual GPS Speed Camera Detection System Evolution ...

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2 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...

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3 Contents Page Introduction 2 Components 4 Features 5 Registering your Snooper Evolution 6 Software CD 7 Downloading 8 Installing the Evolution 9 Operating Instructions 14 Features and Settings 18 Motorcycle Installation 22 Troubleshooting...

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4 Components The following components come as standard with your Snooper Evolution: - 1 x Snooper Evolution system 1 x Windscreen suction cup bracket 2 x Hook and loop fastener 1 x Coiled power lead with cigarette lighter socket adaptor 1 x ...

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5 Features A MODE/MENU & Scroll Button B MUTE/CANCEL & Scroll Button C New Location & Select Button D LED Text Display E Windscreen Bracket Mounting Slot F 12V Power Input Socket G USB Computer Interface Socket H GPS External ...

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6 Registering your Snooper Evolution 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 data...

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7 Software CD 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 ...

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8 Downloading 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. On...

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9 Installing the Evolution 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...

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10 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...

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RS232 RD 11 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. Simply select a position within the wi...

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12 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 Evolu...

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13 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 f...

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14 Operating Instructions 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, cl...

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15 If you would like to exit the Menu screen at any time press and hold button 2 for approximately 2 seconds. If no buttons are pressed for a period of five seconds the unit will automatically exit the Menu and return to your chosen standby displa...

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16 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 w...

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17 Troubleshooting – Saving New Coordinates When you attempt to save a new coordinate but the display reads ‘Weak Sgn’ it means that your Snooper Evolution is not receiving sufficient signal strength to plot the position. Please ensure that t...

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18 Features and Settings 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’. O...

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19 Once you have chosen your desired setting press the SELECT button. The unit will confirm the new setting by displaying ‘Changed’ twice and will then return to the Menu. 3. Bright There are three settings that you can choose from for the brig...

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20 using this option it will automatically delete the coordinates displayed. Any coordinates stored will be listed in numerical order – MEM 01, MEM 02, MEM 03 etc. Use buttons 1 or 2 to scroll up or down to view your stored coordinates. If you...

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21 chosen your desired setting press the SELECT button. The unit will confirm the new setting by displaying ‘Changed’ twice and will then return to the Menu. 9. Speed Limit (Lmt) This safety feature has been designed to let you program your Sno...

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22 Motorcycle Installation 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 p...

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23 Troubleshooting Evolution Downloads 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 f...

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24 6. Have you connected your PC to the internet? The computer needs to be connected to the internet before you can begin to download the database to your Evolution. 7. What version of Internet Explorer / Netscape Navigator are you using? ...

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25 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 f...

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26 Specification General Power requirements 10 – 16V DC, 310mA (Negative Ground) Temperature Range 4 to 158OF (-20 to 70OC) Dimensions Width 105mm Depth 75mm Height 27mm GPS Receiving Method 18 channels parallel Receiving Frequency 1575.42...

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27 Snooper Accessories & Price List The following accessories are available from your local Snooper dealer. For further details please visit www.snooperuk.com External GPS extension antenna……………………………………....... £34....

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28 Service under Warranty 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 suitabl...