Cheetah GPS Miirror, User Manual

Page 1: ...GPSmirror DRIVER SAFETY SYSTEM User Manual ...

Page 2: ...s with ease Its unique anti glare tint eliminates glare at the same time as providing better night vision There is a highly accurate GPS speedometer and a useful overspeed alert feature which you can use to remind you to slow down if you inadvertently find yourself driving too quickly Whether or not you agree with camera enforcement speed and red light camera systems are here to stay Their use is g...

Page 3: ... distance display 14 External alert centre displays radar and laser alerts from optional extras 15 GPS download switch 16 Download cable socket 17 GPS antenna connection 18 12V Power cable socket 19 On off switch 1 1 Box contents 1 GPS Mirror 2 Power cord 3 Download cable 4 GPS antenna 5 Sticky Velcro pad 6 GPS Mirror cleaning cloth 1 Overview ...

Page 4: ...n extra long cable which will allow you to position it on the rear parcel shelf or externally The power cord should be run along the top of the windscreen tucked into the headliner then down underneath the passenger door s rubbers under the glove box and round to the cigar lighter socket for power Any excess cable can easily be hidden underneath the glove box There is a sliding on off switch in th...

Page 5: ...as and red light cameras as well as commonly used mobile speed trap locations and general points of information The update process requires you to connect your GPS Mirror to a PC computer with internet access You will need to download a small piece of software to run on your Windows PC For a easy to follow step by step guide to updating your GPS Mirror with the latest memory locations and to regis...

Page 6: ...nsible driving Cheetah Advanced Technologies Ltd market and sell the GPS Mirror as a road safety enhancement device It is your responsibility to drive within the speed limits at all times You should always drive with full care and attention You should not let any in car device distract your attention or take your eyes off the road It is your responsibility to remain aware at all time If you need t...

Page 7: ...S Mirror regularly subsequent satellite lock will be greatly reduced normally between 5 seconds and 2 minutes 5 2 GPS Speedo The GPS Mirror calculates your vehicle s speed using GPS data The speed reading is continually updated and is extremely accurate when you are driving at a steady speed As with all GPS speedo systems there will be a slight lag during accelerating or decelerating while the GPS...

Page 8: ... within range of the mobile speed trap This means you will know that enforcement is possible around the next corner or along the next straight stretch of road Therefore you will not see any distance countdown for mobile speed trap locations IMPORTANT NOTE 5 3 Hazard Alerts The GPS Mirror uses the Trinity database which contains details of danger areas and high risk accident locations that have bee...

Page 9: ...can be written down or played to emergency staff Button 4 City Mute for optional radar detector The radar band will be announced but the alert tones will be silenced Please note After pressing button 1 to enter the main menu the button functions change to allow the individual menu item settings to be adjusted Inside the menu system the button functions become Button 1 Each press will proceed to th...

Page 10: ...ert Choose the speed at which an overspeed reminder is played An overspeed alert will be played in the following instances 1 If your speed rises above the selected speed 2 If you are travelling above the selected speed after an event such as returning to the driving mode after navigating the menu or at the end of a radar alert the warning will play as an additional reminder 3 Regardless of the sel...

Page 11: ...ur and kilometres per hour will automatically adjust the saved settings for Audible Alert Speed and Overspeed Alert to the nearest suitable value 6 2 A Time zone Adjust the clock to the correct time zone for your country Factory default 0 UMT Greenwich Mean Time Mobile Camera Warnings Mobile cameras can be used anywhere and can potentially record your speed at 1000 metres or more Warning of a sing...

Page 12: ...ace into the other manufacturers product Your GPS mirror becomes the single central device through which all alerts are instantly relayed and it can also enhance the way that these other products work Those annoying false alarms on radar detectors can be automatically muted below a GPS speed setting e g 30mph and individual radar bands can be switched off The City Mute Function will only play voic...

Page 13: ...he GPS Mirror See our website for a full list of compatible products 7 2 2 Laser Jammer Interface This allows compatible laser systems from Blinder Lidatek and Target to integrate with the GPS Mirror See our website for a full list of compatible products 7 2 3 Extra power cord for second car 7 2 4 GPS antenna with extra long extension cable 13 ...

Page 14: ...ates define a single point on an imaginary mathematical model of the earth or datum There are a number of different datums in use around the world Importantly each datum will give rise to different coordinates for the same physical location So it is important that we reference the same datum when describing coordinates The Global Position System GPS uses the WGS 84 World Geodetic System 1984 datum ...

Page 15: ...era locations and working out how long it has taken that vehicle to drive the known distance between the cameras GPS warnings as you approach potential accident locations where these camera systems are sited are a very effective safety tool to give advance awareness of upcoming hazard areas For the most comprehensive guides on the internet or to identify the camera systems being used in your count...

Page 16: ...ct anything they simply provide a safety alert to remind you that you are approaching a map location Most radar detectors on the market also contain a laser detector however please be aware that detecting a laser hit often only means that your speed has already been recorded The GPS Mirror can integrate with a range of laser jammers from the leading brand manufacturers but please note that the leg...

Page 17: ...puncture or disassemble the product If the product fails to function follow these instructions to obtain factory service Where to ship Contact us at support speedcheetah com for country specific return address details How to ship Ship the unit prepaid and insured in its original packaging or other strong protective packaging We cannot be held responsible for any returned product until it has been d...

Page 18: ...moved or is unreadable or if the product has been subjected to physical abuse improper installation modification or internal examination To obtain warranty service the product must be returned insured and shipping prepaid to Cheetah Advanced Technologies Ltd at the address shown in its original packaging or a suitable alternative together with a written description of the problem proof of purchase ...