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1. The Talex is ready for use straight away When it is convenient you can update your TALEX with new camera positions To update your TALEX visit www talex co uk and follow the on screen instructions to download a new database to the device ES All aspects of the product both hardware and software are licenced to Talex Technology Ltd Troubleshooting Problem Fails to power up No audible signal Does not acquire GPS signal Incorrect operation Action Fails to power up 1 Check that the power lead is firmly plugged into the POWER socket amp into the cigar lighter 2 Check the internal fuse in the power cable Replace the internal fuse with the spare one 3 High temperature caused by direct sunlight can affect the normal operation of the TALEX extremes of heat of greater than 85 must be avoided No audible signal 1 Check the volume level 2 Check the GPS signal Does not acquire GPS signal 1 Check the power lead 2 TALEX does not have a clear view of the sky 3 If driving without a clear view of the sky for a long period and the TALEX does not appear to operate normally then when next in a clear view remove and re apply power 4 Long tunnels tall buildings bridges or overhanging trees may cut out the GPS signal Incorrect operation 1 In a GPS shadow area 2 Have not updated the TALEX with the latest database information 3 Check that the mode selec2. only the TALEX unit will make a voice announcement and flash the display after every two hours of continu ous operation asking the driver to consider taking a rest The TALEX unit will not give the System active Time check or Two hour alert announcements in CAM mode Operating Instructions Warnings of Fixed Mobile camera sites The TALEX unit will warn of fixed or mobile camera sites in both NORMAL or CAM mode When the TALEX unit is tracking satellites it will display the current time when the vehicle is stationary and the current speed mph when the vehicle is moving If the display does not indicate the vehicle speed then the unit is not yet tracking sufficient satellites This may be due to high rise buildings or trees etc or it could be that the vehicle is fitted with a UV coated windscreen which blocks not only the Sun s UV rays but GPS signals also See Troubleshooting section for details IF the TALEX unit does not display the vehicle speed after 5 to 10 minutes of operation then consider resetting the unit Drivers should be aware that the sites designated for fixed and mobile camera operation are chosen because of a history of accidents in the area Care should be exercised in these areas regardless of the presence of a camera As a vehicle approaches a Fixed Mobile Red Light or SPECS average speed over distance site the general principles of operation are the same The TALEX
3. warnings when overspeed i e over 5 mph over the speed limit within possible mobile camera site locations In this mode the unit also gives hourly time checks and two hourly alerts CAM is the camera detection mode and will only provide one reduce speed warning in possible mobile camera locations D L is the Download position and is to be used if a Subscription has been purchased and a database is to be downloaded to the unit 3 Volume control The volume of the voice warning and warning tones can be adjusted by the volume control A Enter button Allows various functions to be displayed and allows the user to add or remove their own positions within the TALEX unit Please note the functions differ depending on whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary General Announcements When the TALEX unit is switched on it will give an active chime and in Normal Mode only it will announce Hello TALEX system active It will flash the internal database version information in the display window then show the current time The unit will also begin to search for GPS satellites If the vehicle is parked under cover this will extend the time taken to find satellites In Normal Mode the TALEX unit will make a time announcement whilst flashing the time at the top of each hour The time displayed will automatically adjust for British Summer Time and Green wich Mean Time As a safety feature in Normal Mode
4. TAIEX TALEX LL LI ua www talex co uk Talex Manual Guide Contents Contents of package 3 Specification 4 ll Installation 5 IV The TALEX unit 6 V Operating instructions 8 VI How to update TALEX 10 VII Voice announcements and LED display 11 VIII Notes of caution 13 IX Troubleshooting 5 We would like to draw specifically to your attention that we will not be liable in any way in respect of 1 The failure by the user of the speed camera detector to drive safely and in accordance with all road traffic laws and regulations 2 The failure by the user of the speed camera detector to install and use the speed camera detector in accordance with our instructions amp 3 The speed camera detector failing to warn the driver of mobile speed cameras and or fixed speed cameras ALL WARRANTIES CONDITIONS AND OTHER TERMS IMPLIED BY STATUTE OR COMMON LAW SAVE FOR CONDITIONS IMPLIED BY SECTION 12 OF THE SALE OF GOODS ACT 1979 ARE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW EXCLUDED FROM ANY CONTRACT BETWEEN US PROVIDED THAT NOTHING EXCLUDES OR LIMITS OUR LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY OUR NEGLIGENCE OR FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION WE WILL FURTHER NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER FOR LOSS OR BUSINESS OR OTHERWISE COSTS EXPENSES OR OTHER CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL COMPENSATION WHATS EVER WHICH ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE SPEED CAMERA LOCATOR Content
5. Double chime Display the speed display Change shows during Pressing button at Double chime Pressing button at Double chime direction displa Pressing button at Double chime Date December 28 S SSS a nr selection Safe Driving Mode Safe driving mode Provide all cameras of NOR safe S a f driving mode and traffic information Camera Mode Camera detection mode Camera only such as User position etc cba the altitude displa 9 Direction southward 180 degrees northward 80m h Altitude sea level feet up to 0 999 feet Above sea level 1820 feet 1000 feet 9990 feet Trip distance 123Km It clears off when the power is off Trip time It clears off when the power is off within 10 Pressing button at Double chime the date display Pressing button at Double chime the trip distance display er Pressing button at Double chime Additional Information the trip time display Selection Stationary vehicle displays each for 10 seconds only Pressing button at Double chime the average speed display Pressing button at Double chime the maximum speed display Pressing MENU Double chime button for 5 seconds when in trouble with satellite Receiving satellite Connected with the satellites n 1250 Trip time It clears off when the power is off within 10 Average speed Off SEG rotating Maximum speed On SEG rotating Satellite status 3D fixed Not fixed Cold
6. Start display o shape keeps moving until it receives satellite Time Receiving satellite and being stationar Speed Receiving satellite and driving O O A Q 12 Notes of Caution Warming up 15 When using TALEX for the first time the unit may require a warm up time of approximately 5 10 minutes Position the TALEX system on your vehicle s dashboard with a clear view of the sky through the windscreen It should be remembered that satellite signals will be lost in tunnels and underground car parks Remember that it takes a few seconds to re acquire GPS signals after leaving a tunnel Avoid splashing unit with water or placing in areas of high humidity or in direct sunlight for long periods of time in the summer 13 Notes of Caution Place Talex in the vehicle where it does not interfere with other controls in the vehicle Do not mount the unit on airbags gt Only use the in car power or USB leads provided with the Talex unit failure to do so will invalidate the warranty DL DL Normal Normal CAM CAM When TALEX is operating in the vehicle the switch should be selected to either CAM or NORMAL mode When updating the database the switch should be moved to D L mode E _ Do not attempt to open or modify the unit as this will invalidate the warranty HOMEPAGE Update
7. amp current speed Distance to speed camera 100 yards amp current speed Passing the camera Triple chime Current speed sites J Around 500 yards Warning Possible mobile camera site from speed camera 500 Yards Ahead limit 60miles per 1 mile 2mile hour O Driving above speed Attention reduce speed limit with 200yards to speed camera Mobile Camera Driving Double chime with 200 yards to speed limit Driving above speed limit within 200yards to speed camera Double Pip 60 56 F display amp speed limit blinks 4 times Distance to speed camera 100 yards amp current speed Distance to speed camera 100 yards amp current speed Distance to speed camera 100 yards amp current speed Distance to speed camera 100 yards amp current speed Passing the camera Triple chime 8 Current speed sites J Traffic Red light Camera Driving above speed limit with 200yards to speed camera Attention reduce speed Driving with 200 yards to speed limit Around 250 yards Warning Traffic light camera Ahead from speed camera limit 30miles per hour Driving 4 36 a EX 2281 Driving above speed Double Pip limit within 200yards 1 2 8 to speed camera L display and speed limit blinks 4 times Distance to speed camera 100 yards amp current Speed Distance to speed camera 100 yards amp current Speed Distance to speed camera 100 yards amp current speed Distance to spe
8. ed camera 100 yards amp current Speed Passing the camera Triple chime meme Current speed sites 11 a display and speed limit blinks 4 times Distance to speed camera 100 yards amp current Around 500 yards Warning Specs warning you are in an from speed camera average speed detection area limit 1 mile 2mile 60miles per hour speed Driving above speed Attention reduce speed Distance to speed limit with 200yards 3 6 O camera to speed camera 100 yards amp current SPECS Sneed Camera Driving Double chime Distance to speed with 200 yards to 2 5 6 speed limit 100 yards amp current speed Driving above speed Double Pip Distance to speed limit within 200yards 1 5 3 camera to speed camera 100 yards amp current speed Passing the camera Triple chime Current speed sites Around 500 yards Warning User position ahead USER blinks 4 times from speed camera U S e Driving Distance to speed 3 6 8 camera 100 yards amp current speed Driving Double chime Distance to speed with 200 yards to 2 5 6 camera speed limit z 100 yards amp current speed MGE 005 sites U Position button during driving blinks 5 times Pressing button User position deleted Deleting dEL within 5 seconds blinks 5 times after pressing button and at the user input position Ul Ul User Input Position Deleting User Input Position Mode Selection Pressing button at
9. he vehicle Operating Instructions Enter Button Functions The different functions of the Talex unit are accessed through the single Enter button and depend on whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary Stationary Vehicle Enter button Press once Displays the Date mm dd Press twice Displays journey distance in miles Press three times Displays journey time Press four times Maximum speed Press five times Displays average speed for journey Press six times Displays number of satellites in view Press seven times displays current time default setting Moving Vehicle Enter Button When moving the menu button has two functions a to change the display to show additional information as below and b to store and delete user positions To change from mode a to mode b press and hold the Enter button until the chime is heard about 5 seconds Display options in mode Press once Displays speed and approximate direction Press twice Displays direction by degrees Press three times Displays Altitude Press four times Displays speed default setting To register a user position whist in motion ensure unit is in mode b then press the Enter button To delete the user position press the Enter button within 5 seconds of registering a user position or within 10 seconds of passing this user position on a later occasion in the same direction of travel Updating the Talex Unit In order to update your Talex unit wi
10. s of Package Talex Unit Magnetic Mount Talex Manual Guide Car Power lead User Manual USB lead Description Talex Kit Part Number TAL 08 501 Helpline Number 01795 518 242 Support Email Address support talex co uk Specification TALEX Unit Input Voltage 9V 24 V dc Current Consumption 300 mA Max Speaker Output 0 3W 16 Ohm Operating Temp 100C 800C Dimensions 108mm W by 64mm D by 21mm H Weight 88g Cigar Lighter Charger Input Voltage 9V 24V Suitable for commercial vehicle use Capacity 250V 2A Fuse GPS Engine Frequency L1 1575 42MHZ Channel 2D Channels Output Format GPS DATA available via port socket NMEA 0183 RS232 9600 bps www talex co uk Installation Remove the tape under the magnetic mount and attach on the dashboard of the vehicle Location of the magnetic mount is important Position it order thatIALEX has visibility of the sky WARNING Do not mount on airbags Place the Talex unit on the magnetic mount oelect the operating mode either CAM NORMAL CAM mode Fixed Mobile and Red Light Cameras Normal mode Fixed Mobile Red Light Cameras amp Safety Features Connect the car power lead to the POWER SOCKET on the TALEX unit Connect the cigar plug into the vehicle cigar lighter socket Adju
11. st the position of theTALEX unit so that the display is visible to the driver Do not mount on airbags Ensure the volume is on n The Talex Unit 1 LED display D Enter button 3 Data download port 4 Mode selection switch LED display When driving normally the LED display shows the current speed of the vehicle When approaching a detection zone the LED display indicates the speed limit at fixed camera sites together with the distance to the speed camera Enter button This button displays a range of functions and data on the LED and can be used to register user positions Data download port Used to download the latest database information from a PC connected to the internet Mode selection switch This switch allows the user to select the operating mode of the Talex unit The Talex unit Power socket 2 Volume control 3 Speaker Power socket Used to provide power to the unit Volume control For adjusting the volume as required Speaker For voice and mechanical alerts Operating Instructions 1 Installation and power Insert the power connector of the Car Power lead into the cigar lighter socket and the mini jack into the TALEX unit in the socket marked Power 2 Mode Selection After supplying power to the TALEX switch to either CAM or NORMAL mode by using the slide switch on the side of the unit NORMAL is the safe driving mode and provides reduce speed
12. t switch is select to either CAM or NORMAL Note TALEX may not work with heated front windscreens that are energised or vehicles that have heat reflective screens If you are unable to obtain satisfacto ry performance from your TALEX please call our technical help line on 01795 518 242 or visit our website at www talex co uk or email questions to support talex co uk 15
13. th the latest speed camera positions you will first need to purchase a subscription Go to www talex co uk or call us on 01795 518 242 to purchase a subscription Once you have a valid subscription go to www talex co uk click on the update and follow the on screen instructions 10 Voice announcements and LED Display Classification Worm Hello Talex system Active Displays version No for 3 seconds and Start Up amp Time then displays date Check Displays date for 2 seconds and then displays time Two hour alert please consider taking a rest Every 2 hours Event DB update after 3 Monthly alert please update Talex months database via internet 7 1 2 3 1 times per da Around 500 yards Warning Speed Camera 500 Yards from speed camera Ahead limit 50miles per hour C 5 0 Driving 5 58 Driving above speed limit with 200yards to speed camera Driving with 200 yards to speed limit Driving above speed limit within 200 yards to speed camera Attention reduce speed Double chime Double Pip LED Displa Database version December 3 2007 blinks 3 times blinks 4 times 12 50 1 blinks 4 times 56 23 Database version December 3 2007 blinks 4 times C display and speed limit m h blinks 4 times Distance to speed camera 100 yards amp current speed Distance to speed camera 100 yards amp current speed Distance to speed camera 100 yards
14. unit will make an initial announcement indicating the type of site the speed limit and the distance to the site ahead An indication of the distance to the site is given typically for Fixed sites this will be 500 yards however in some cases due to road layout it is not possible to provide a 500 yard warning Under these circumstances the warning will be issued as far from the camera as possible and a generic camera ahead warning is given The speed limit for the road at the location of the camera site will be announced and flash on the display As the vehicle approaches the site the display will show the current speed of the vehicle on the right hand side of the display and a representation of the distance remaining to the site on the left hand side Each digit counts down to the camera site representing approximately 1 OOyds When the unit is only 200 yards from the camera position the TALEX unit will chime to indicate the close proximity of the site If the vehicle is travelling in excess of the speed limit within this 200 yard proximity the TALEX unit will make an announcement advising that the driver should reduce speed Drivers should obey the posted speed limits in preference to the information provided by the TALEX unit Once the vehicle has passed the camera site or if the driver takes an alternative route that avoids the camera site then the unit will make an All Clear chime and revert the display back to the current speed of t
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