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1. 6 Voice Alerts Lynx has a selectable voice alert which is switched ON by default This facility allows your unit to inform you to exactly what type of location you are approaching without you having to take your eyes from the road The unit also indicates the posted speed limit for that location To alter the settings for voice alerts e Press the OK button when Voice Alerts is displayed in the menu options Return to contents G Voice Alerts 14 e Highlight your desired option ON or OFF by pushing the UP DOWN button upwards or downwards e 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 User Points It is possible to add and edit your own personal locations on Lynx To add a new location make sure you are stationary and parked in a safe legal manner then press the Target button highlight Save to Device by pressing the power button twice then press the Target button to store the location NOTE If you save a user point to the device it will not be shared with other Lynx users User Points To view your saved coordinates e Press the OK button when User Points is disp2. 3 hour period has elapsed REMOVAL Prior to removal and to avoid potential damage to the dashboard you should use a suitable label removal solution before attempting to remove Please note that no power cable other than the one provided with Lynx should be used Lynx operates on 12V DC and the power cable included is specifically designed to provide this voltage and to charge the internal battery Using an alternative power cable will damage the unit and void the warranty lt _ el Return to contents G SNOO PE R Power Connection amp 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 Press and hold the standby power button on the left hand side of the units fascia for two seconds to switch on the device Plug the cigarette lighter adaptor into your vehicles cigarette lighter socket Plug the smaller end into the 12V DC input socket ay R ax i i 3 Ki e nI j Fe Please Note Do not leave Lynx plugged into the cigarette lighter socket when you start your vehicle The cigarette lighter socket is prone to power
3. LYNX gt K User manual TA Vay 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 The geographical coordinates of all fixed speed monitoring systems and many officially designated accident hotspots have been stored on a database provided by AURA The database is constantly monitored and updated via GPRS In addition Lynx community will also provide you with advanced warning of mobile speed traps such as laser guns and police patrol cars Ensuring that you are alerted to all fixed speed safety cameras and every potentially hazardous stretch of road The AURA database is continually being updated by both the AURA database coordinators and other members of the Lynx live community It is important that if you should encounter a mobile speed trap you should transmit that location to other Lynx users by utilising the Target button refer to page 11 for full instructions Snooper recommends that you should only operate Lynx when it is safe to do so and you should stop in a safe place before logging a new location Please note that AURA updates are su
4. all of the existing coordinates stored in the unit s memory Deleting Stored Coordinates If you would like to delete any of the coordinates you have stored in your units memory e Press the OK button when User Points is displayed in the menu options e To delete individual user points highlight Delete by pushing the UP DOWN button downwards Once Delete is selected press the OK button e Push the UP DOWN button to scroll through the stored user points Once the coordinates you wish to delete are visible on the display press the OK button e Anew screen will be displayed asking you to Confirm Delete If you wish to delete the coordinate highlight Yes and then press the OK button If you do not wish to delete the coordinate highlight No and then press the OK button Return to contents G 15 e 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 The unit will confirm the coordinates have been deleted by disp
5. hand side of the unit Please Note If you would like to exit the Menu at any time press the Target button If you do not press any buttons for a period of five seconds the unit will automatically exit the Menu and return to the Standby display The following menu options are available on your unit Press the OK button once your desired option is displayed 1 Set Alert Range This feature allows you to adjust the distance that Lynx will detect from when approaching a Fixed Speed Safety Camera location You can set your pre alert distance in 50 metre increments from 100m to a maximum of 1000m or alternatively you can select a new feature Auto Range Auto range simply selects the correct alert distance to each camera detected depending on the speed limit of the road the camera is situated on The different alert distances are shown below Set Alert Range Detection distances for Fixed Speed Safety Cameras and High Risk Zones Speed Limit Pre Alert 20mph 250m 30mph 300m 40mph 350m 50mph 400m 60mph 700m 7Omph 700m Selecting Your Preferred Detection Distance To adjust the pre alert distance e Press the OK button when Set Alert Range is displayed in the menu options e There are two options Auto and User Auto range is activated by default so if you wish to select your own pre alert distance highlight the User option using the UP DOWN button and then press the OK button e T
6. and B roads when you are on a Motorway or screen out unwanted alerts when travelling on an A or B road of camera locations situated on a motorway To alter the road type e Press the OK button when Select Road Type is displayed in the menu options Select Road Type e Highlight your desired option City M way or All by using the UP DOWN button e Once you have highlighted your desired setting press the OK button The unit will display Setting Confirmed indicating the new setting has been saved 4 Set Volume You can set the volume level of your unit by selecting this option To change the volume setting e Press the OK button when Set Volume is displayed in the menu options e To increase the volume push the UP DOWN button upwards to decrease the volume push the UP DOWN button downwards Set Volume e Press the OK button to save the new setting The unit will display Setting Confirmed 5 Set Alert Tone There are three audible settings to choose from e Hard Tone e Soft Tone e Off To select your alert tone Set Alert Tone e Press the OK button when Set Alert Tone is displayed in the menu option e Highlight your desired option by pushing the UP DOWN button upwards or downwards e Once your desired setting is highlighted press the OK button to save the new setting The unit will display Setting Confirmed
7. ase server This location will then be distributed to other Lynx users this location will remain live for 6hrs Press the Target button to confirm 2 Cancel This cancels the store option and returns to the main screen Highlight and press the Target button to confirm 3 Store to device This feature will store GPS coordinates to the Lynx as a user point User points can be edited and deleted within the user point section of the main menu Highlight and press the Target button to confirm NOTE This location will not be shared with other Lynx users If you store to the unit only when you next pass the fixed safety camera site again Lynx will now alert you to the new location User points can be edited so that the correct alert for that camera location is given As the unit does not know what type of system you are passing until the user point is edited the unit will alert to the coordinate as a high risk zone See User Points on page 15 Your unit can hold up to 99 coordinates in its memory MUTE If during an alert you decide that you would like to mute the audible alert but still retain a visual alert simply press the Target button The screen will continue to display a visual alert but no audible alert will be produced After you have travelled out of range of that location the unit will automatically reset so that the next time you encounter a fixed speed camera location you will receive both an au
8. ate the controls safely Do not adjust the angle of the bracket when Lynx is attached e Press the suction cups against the windscreen and push to secure in place e Slide Lynx onto the bracket ensuring the recess on the plate is at the top e Toremove Lynx from the windscreen bracket simply slide the unit upwards off the plate e The unit can be powered directly from its internal battery if it s charged or powered from the cigarette lighter socket To use the cigarette lighter socket plug the smaller plug on one end of the power cable into the socket marked 12V DC on the left side of Lynx and plug the larger plug into the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle Lynx is now ready for use Installing Lynx using the Dashboard bracket The Lynx can be mounted on the Dashboard using the included bracket To fix the bracket e Finda suitable location on the dashboard which does not obscure the drivers vision or compromise the safe operation of vehicle controls e Clean the surface of the bracket and the area on the dashboard with a propriety cleaner such a methylated spirits or an alcohol wipe e Peel one side of the tape and attach it to the bracket peel the remaining side and place the bracket on the dashboard e Hold the bracket in place for 3 minutes for the adhesive to bond Please note Full adhesion can take up to 3 hours to complete therefore we would recommend you do not drive with the Lynx on the bracket until the
9. been or where it is at any given time This data is stored on a secure server and can only be accessed by authorised users you Tracker will be required to register your details and set up an account at www snooperneo co uk in order to access the secure area Please log on to your account to configure the report options available There are four options 1 Business If you are a buisness user and you are required to report your vehicle mileage you should select this option 2 Personal If you wish to track your device for personal or security reasons you should select this option 3 Business and Personal If you choose this option you will be required to choose Business or Personal each time Then when you review your data using the LYNX on line tracking facility the data will be split between miles travelled with Business selected and miles travelled with Personal selected 4 Off This will turn off the tracking facility and no data will be sent to the tracking server Changing the Tracker mode e Enter Menu and scroll down until you see the Tracker option Press the OK button e Highlight your desired option by pushing the UP DOWN button e Once you have highlighted your desired setting press the OK button The unit will display Setting Confirmed indicating the new setting has been saved 20 Version This displays the following information VER This is the firmware version of Lynx DB This shows the status o
10. bject to an airtime agreement Please refer to the registration section of this manual P6 for a full list of payment options or visit www snooperneo co uk Drive Safely with Snooper Lynx has been designed and manufactured to help enhance road safety and is in no way a licence to speed nor has it been designed as a substitute for concentration Driving within the speed limit whilst carefully observing current road conditions is essential SNOOPER TA Vay Page 2 Introduction 3 Contents Components Features Registering Lynx na 10 YS Installing Lynx Installing Lynx using the Windscreen Suction Cup bracket 8 Installing Lynx using the Dashboard bracket 9 Power Connection amp Charging Replacing the Fuse 10 Charging the internal battery Direct connecting hard wiring Lynx Operating Instructions 1 Using Lynx for the first time 2 Standby Screen 11 3 Adjusting the Volume 4 Target Button 5 Logic Modes 12 6 Alert Patterns 7 Road Type 13 Features and Settings 1 Set Alert Range 2 Speed Limit Alert LYNX Contents Page 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 3 Select Road Type 4 Set Volume 5 Set Alert Tone 6 Voice Alerts 7 User Points 8 Change Language 9 Smart Mute 10 Set Time 11 Logic 12 Adjust Brightness 13 Schools 14 High Risk Zones 15 Satellite Status 16 Speed Type 17 Change Screen Colour 18 Key Sound 19 Vehicle Trac
11. d are within range of your device Note If your speed drops below 20mph the device will sound an audible alert and the Select Road Type screen will be displayed to remind you that you may no longer be Select Road Type travelling on a motorway and may need to change the mode of the unit to CITY or ALL ALL Recommended In ALL mode Lynx will provide alerts on all road types of any fixed speed safety cameras that are within range of the unit Note If you were travelling on a section of motorway for example it would mean that the unit could detect locations situated on an A or B road that is near to the motorway As it is not on the road you are travelling though it is not a threat and you might prefer to select the M way setting so that the unit would ignore these unwanted alerts PLEASE NOTE Whilst in CITY mode the device will not detect any locations located on a motorway When the unit is in MWAY mode the unit will not detect any locations located on A or B roads so you need to remember to change modes when leaving an M type road Return to contents G 12 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
12. dible and a visual alert as normal Cancelling an Alert If during an alert you decide that you would like to cancel it simply press and hold the Target button The display will confirm that the alert has been cancelled and will return to the standby screen 5 Logic Modes There are three Logic modes that you can select on Lynx These different Logic settings determine how Lynx alerts you to fixed speed safety cameras Logic 1 When in Logic 1 your unit will alert you both audibly and visually to fixed safety cameras on both sides of the carriageway as you approach them Return to contents G 11 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 If for example you select the Hard tone for alerting you to fixed safety cameras then you will be alerted to a camera on your side of the road in a Hard tone but if the camera is on the opposite side of the road the audible alert provided will be in the Soft tone and vice versa To change the Logic Mode of your unit please refer to the Logic section on page 16 6 Alert Patterns Fixed Speed Safety Cameras As you approach a fixed speed safe
13. en different screen colour settings for the standby display To change the screen colour e Press the MENU button to enter the menu the Set Alert Range menu option will be displayed e Push the UP button until Change Screen Colour is displayed and then press the OK Change Screen Colour button e Ptress the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the screen colour options When your preferred setting is displayed press the OK button again The unit will confirm the new setting has been stored If you would like to exit the Menu at any time press either the Target or the MENU button If no buttons are pressed for a period of five seconds the unit will automatically exit the Menu and return to your chosen standby display Return to contents G 10 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 Set Volume There are three options when you press the Target button To scroll between the options use the Target and Power buttons then use Target to select 1 Yes This will send the GPS coodinates to the AURA datab
14. ew the ring back onto the plug Make sure the metal tip is visible when you reassemble the cigarette lighter plug Return to contents 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 Direct connecting hard wiring Lynx You can power Lynx by wiring it directly to your vehicles 12V electrical system using the Hard Wire cable which is supplied as standard with your unit First connect the positive side of the cable marked with a red plus symbol to a 12V switched live This is a live that is ON when the ignition is ON and OFF when the ignition is OFF The negative side of the lead should be connected to a negative ground so it can be attached to any metal portion of the vehicles frame Next plug the small adaptor on the other end of the lead into the 12V DC input socket on the left side of the unit Important If you are unfamiliar with this procedure please consult a professional auto electrician Operating Instructions 1 Using Lynx for the first time Firstly Lynx will need to establish a connection to the GPRS network The time taken can vary please refer to page 6 After y
15. f the pre installed AURA database CID This is the unique SIM card identification number Version Return to contents G 19 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 com Troubleshooting The unit cannot be switched on Check that the cigarette lighter adaptor is fully 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 Also check that the in line fuse is intact The unit cannot acquire satellite connection Check that Lynx has a clear view of the sky above If this is the first time you have powered up Lynx please remember that the first cold start may take up to 50 minutes to acquire sufficient satellite connection The unit requires time to calibrate and yo
16. he menu options e Toincrease the brightness push the UP DOWN button to increase or decrease the brightness Adjust Brightness e Press the OK button to save the new setting The unit will display Setting Confirmed 13 Schools Lynx allows you the option of choosing whether or not you would like to receive advanced warnings of Primary Schools Schools are time sensitive on Lynx 08 30 09 30am 12 00 13 00 and 15 30 to 16 30 This feature is switched ON by default However if you wish to turn this alert off at weekends for example you can do this by using this facility Please Note This feature is only available in the UK Please Note The schools database is pre loaded onto the unit but is switched OFF Schools by default The unit can only alert you to Primary School locations if you switch this feature ON To turn School alerts ON or OFF e Press the OK button when Schools is displayed in the menu options e Highlight your desired option ON or OFF by using the UP DOWN button e Once you have highlighted your desired setting press the OK button The unit will display Setting Confirmed indicating the new setting has been saved 14 High Risk Zones Lynx allows you the option of choosing whether or not you would like to receive advanced warnings of areas such as Accident Black spots that may not currently have Fixed Speed Safety Cameras installed near
17. king and Reporting 20 Version Motorcycle Installation Troubleshooting Specification Snooper Accessories amp Price List Service under Warranty SNOOPER cy LYNX 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 Return to content SNOOPER SS LYNX 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 9 8 7 13 Battery Power Indicator HE 14 Time Display 200 ds 15 GPS Signal Strength y 16 Compass Direction 32mph 32mph 17 Speed or Speed Limit 18 Camera Type SW i SW 19 Distance to Camera Location IMP IAI 13 20 IMIOB L 13 20 20 Alert From GPRS Source red 14 15 16 The speed reading displayed on Lynx is generated by the GPS receiver and it s accuracy is dependent
18. layed in the menu options e Edit is highlighted by default Press the OK button to view or edit your stored coordinates e To scroll through the user points you have stored push the MENU button to select the user point To edit the user point e Once you have selected the user point that you wish to edit push the UP DOWN button downwards CAM TYPE will be selected Push the MENU button until the correct camera type is displayed e Push the UP DOWN button downwards LIMIT will be highlighted Push the MENU button until the correct speed limit for that location is displayed e Push the UP DOWN button downwards SPD TYPE will be highlighted Push the MENU button to select either MPH or KMH e Once you have made your changes press the OK button The unit will display Setting Confirmed to indicate the changes have been saved Troubleshooting Saving New Coordinates When you attempt to save a new coordinate but the display reads Weak Signal it means that Lynx is not receiving sufficient signal strength to plot the position Please ensure that Lynx has a clear view of the sky the unit is displaying the standby screen and then try again When you attempt to save the new coordinate and the display reads Memory Full it means that the memory in Lynx is completely full If you want to store any new coordinates you will have to either delete some or
19. laying Position Cleared 8 Change Language This feature will allow you to select the language of the menu options and voice alerts on the unit There are nine languages available English French Dutch German Spanish Norwegian Portuguese Swedish and Finnish 9 Smart Mute The Smart Mute setting provides an alternative alert when approaching a Fixed Speed Safety Camera If you are travelling below the posted speed limit the unit will provide an audible alert but then the rest of the alert is visual only As the unit counts down the distance to the Fixed Speed Safety Camera the alert is visual only If you are travelling above the posted speed limit however you will receive both an audible and a visual alert as normal Once you drop below the posted speed limit for that Fixed Speed Safety Camera the audible alert will cease and the unit will only provide a visual alert Smart Mute Note The smart mute function does not apply to locations received via GPRS To adjust the Smart Mute setting e Press the OK button when Smart Mute is displayed in the menu options e Highlight your desired option ON or OFF by pushing the UP DOWN button e Once you have highlighted your desired setting press the OK button The unit will display Setting Confirmed indicating the new setting has been saved 10 Set Time Lynx displays the time on the Standby Screen This reading is updated by the GPS Atomic Cl
20. lowing accessories are available from your local Snooper dealer For further details please visit www snooperuk com External GPS extension antenna Coiled power lead with cigarette lighter adaptor 2m Straight power lead with cigarette lighter adaptor 2m Straight hard wire lead with fuse Windscreen mounting bracket Dashboard mounting bracket 1 3 Lighter socket extension 25ml anti static LCD display cleaner amp protector Custom Pro Fit Bracket Pro Fit brackets are a custom bracket usually attached to an air vent These brackets are specific to each vehicle so therefore you should contact Performance Products on 0870 787 0700 and select option 2 to check the availability of a bracket for your vehicle Return to contents G 21 34 99 12 99 12 99 12 99 14 99 9 99 7 99 7 49 19 99 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 b A telephone number where you can be reached during business hours c Your units serial number Return
21. n extension GPS antenna which can be positioned either on the rear parcel shelf or outside the cabin of the vehicle Call 0870 787 0700 and select Option 2 for further details When adjusting the angle of the windscreen bracket please remove Lynx from the bracket FIRST before adjusting PLEASE NOTE Be careful to choose a location that does not obscure the drivers view or where it might endanger the driver or passengers should your vehicle suddenly come to a stop or be involved in an accident DO NOT leave the unit in view when the car is unattended during hot conditions Exposing Lynx to extremely high temperatures can temporarily impair performance Keep Lynx out of sight when not in use to help avoid potential theft Installing Lynx using the Windscreen Suction Cup bracket You can mount Lynx 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 may need to connect the power connection cable as well as ensuring that you can read the TFT LCD display and reach the controls safely Return to contents G SNOOPE R Follow these instructions to mount the unit in this way e Clean the area where you wish to position the bracket thoroughly with a good quality glass cleaner e Adjust the angle of the bracket so that when the unit is attached to it you can view the display and oper
22. ock and is generated directly from Greenwich Mean Time GMT and is completely accurate However it does not automatically adjust for British Summer Time BST or Central European time CET and is required to be adjusted manually The device is supplied with a factory default setting of GMT 0 To adjust the ti 4 o adjust the time Set Time e Press the OK button when Set Time is displayed in the menu options GMT 0 is displayed e Push the UP DOWN button until the desired time is displayed then press the OK button The unit will display Setting Confirmed indicating the new setting has been saved 11 Logic There are three Logic modes that you can select on Lynx These different Logic settings determine how Lynx alerts you to fixed speed safety cameras To change the logic mode e Press the OK button when Logic is displayed in the menu options Return to contents G 16 e Push the UP DOWN button to scroll through the Logic options e 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 To adjust the brightness of the display e Press the OK button when the Adjust Brightness is displayed in t
23. oincrease the pre alert distance push the UP DOWN button upwards To decrease the distance push the UP DOWN button downwards Once you have selected your preferred distance press the OK button The unit will display Setting Confirmed 2 Speed Limit Alert This safety feature has been designed to let you program Lynx 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 the OK button when Speed Limit Alert is displayed in the menu options Speed Limit Alert e Highlight ON by pushing the UP DOWN button upwards and then press the OK button e Push the UP DOWN button upwards to increase the speed limit or downwards to decrease the speed limit Return to contents G 13 e 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 Select Road Type As specified in the Operating Instructions section earlier in this manual you can select the road type to screen out unwanted alerts on A
24. ou have installed Lynx into your vehicle 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 Lynx has clear a view of the sky above Next switch the unit on by pressing the Standby Power button for two seconds The LCD graphical display will briefly display the Lynx logo Logic see Section 11 Mway City or All see Section 7 and finally Searching for Satellites will flash on the screen as the unit begins to search for satellite connection Lynx needs to acquire a minimum of four satellites in order to work Once this has been achieved Lynx will proceed to the Standby screen of your choice See Standby Screen below As soon as the standby screen is displayed Lynx is ready to use and will now automatically alert you of any locations stored in its database A variety of audible and visual alert patterns are available See Features and Settings later in this user manual for more detailed information As the GPS engine and antenna have never been used before the first Cold start could take anywhere from 15 50 minutes to establish a satellite connection Once initialised subsequent start ups will take less time and eventually should take only a matter of minutes Please Note If the unit is not used for some time the initial GPS start up may take longer than when the unit is used regularly 2 Standby Screen There are elev
25. surges as the vehicle is started and this may cause damage to your unit If the device does not power up please check that the cigarette lighter socket is clean of any debris remembering not to insert metal objects into the socket Check that the cigarette lighter adaptor is inserted all the way into the socket and check that the fuse in the cigarette lighter adaptor is operational If Lynx will still not power up please check that the cigarette lighter in your vehicle is functioning correctly Replacing the Fuse If Lynx does not switch on or the battery does not charge the fuse in the cigarette lighter plug may have blown To ascertain if the fuse has blown follow the steps below and if necessary replace it with a 2 amp 5 x 20mm fast acting fuse Caution Using a fuse that does not meet these ratings or defeating fuse protection can damage your unit the power cable or the vehicles electrical system 1 Grasp the ring near the tip of the cigarette lighter plug and then carefully unscrew the ring by turning it counter clockwise 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 and old fuse 3 Check the fuse to see if it has blown If it has replace it 4 Replace the metal tip inside the ring then place the fuse inside the cigarette lighter plug and scr
26. t of 9 99 inc VAT Quarterly Debit or Credit Card payment of 26 99 inc VAT Annual Debit or Credit Card payment of 99 99 inc VAT European roaming is available at an additional cost contact Performance Products for full details Minimum contract term 12 months Please note that LYNX will not operate and will not alert to any speed traps without a LYNX Airtime contract For full terms and conditions please visit www snooper eu PLEASE NOTE Due to our desire to continually improve our products the specification may change without notice Return to contents G SNOOPE R 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 e Lynx has a clear view of the sky e 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 e Does not interfere with the vehicles controls e Does not jeopardise the drivers or passengers safety Please Note Some vehicles may come with a Heat Reflective Metal Oxide Athermic or Comfort windscreen which may affect the performance of the built in GPS antenna If you are unsure what type of windscreen is fitted to your vehicle then contact your local vehicle dealer or manufacturer for further information In these situations you will need to purchase a
27. the screen colour e Press the OK button when Change Screen Colour is displayed in the menu options e Move the OK button left or right to scroll through the colour options When your preferred setting is displayed press the OK button again The unit will display Setting Confirmed indicating the new setting has been saved Change Screen Colour 18 Key Sound When you use the OK button to enter or scroll through the menu options on Lynx an audible beep is emitted each time the button is operated This audible beep is turned ON by default To turn the Key Sound ON or OFF e Press the OK button when Key Sound is displayed in the menu options e Highlight your desired option ON or OFF by using the UP DOWN button Key Sound e Once you have highlighted your desired setting press the OK button The unit will display Setting Confirmed indicating the new setting has been saved Return to contents G 18 19 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 co ordinates 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
28. them but which are still considered as High Risk Zones This option is switched ON by default To turn High Risk Zone alerts ON or OFF e Press the OK button when High Risk Zones is displayed in the menu options High Risk Zones e Highlight your desired option ON or OFF by using the UP DOWN button e Once you have highlighted your desired setting press the OK button The unit will display Setting Confirmed indicating the new setting has been saved Return to contents G 17 15 Satellite Status Lynx comes with a facility to check the GPS and GPRS status To view the information e 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 To change the speed measurement type e Press the OK button when Speed Type is displayed in the menu options e Highlight your desired option MPH or KMH by using the UP DOWN button e Once you have highlighted your desired setting press the OK button The unit will display Setting Confirmed indicating the new setting has been saved Speed Type 17 Change Screen Colour There are eleven different screen colour settings for the standby display To change
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30. ty camera the unit will begin to emit either a voice alert or your chosen audible alert at your preset alert distance As you approach the fixed speed safety camera the beeping will quicken At the same time the display will indicate the type of location you are approaching the speed limit at that location and will then begin to count down the distance in 50 metre increments to that location The unit will continue to alert you until you have passed the fixed speed safety camera Automute When your device alerts you to a location rather than continually beeping through the alert it simply beeps at your selected volume for five seconds and then automatically mutes the sound to volume level 3 until you have passed or moved out of range of the fixed speed safety camera This allows you to receive a brief audible alert instead of a continuous one Note This function is built into the unit and cannot be switched on or off If you would like to change the alert to a visual alert only press the Target button to temporarily turn off the sound If at any time you would like to stop the alert simply press and hold the Target button 7 Road Type CITY In CITY mode Lynx will only provide alerts to fixed speed safety cameras that are located on A or B classified roads and are in range of your unit MOTORWAY In Motorway mode displayed as M way Lynx will only provide alerts for fixed speed safety cameras located on a motorway an
31. u will find that with subsequent use the time for acquiring satellites will reduce The satellite signal temporarily or permanently drops out This may happen temporarily in areas where there are a significant number of tall buildings or trees or whilst driving through a tunnel The signal should only be lost for a few seconds and quickly reacquired Check that the device has not moved and that Lynx still has a good clear view of the sky above Very occasionally you may experience inadequate satellite coverage that may lead you to loosing a signal This should last no longer than a few minutes The device does not give an audible alert at fixed speed camera systems Check your settings to see if you have Smart Mute activated If Smart Mute has been activated the device will only alert you to GPS generated locations if you are travelling above the posted speed limit Return to contents G 20 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 42 MHz 1 MHz C A code Initial cold Start 5 to 45 minutes Typ at normal temperature Normal Cold Start 90 seconds Typ at normal temperature Warm Start 30 seconds Typ at normal temperature Hot Start 5 seconds Typ at normal temperature Snooper Accessories amp Price List The fol
32. upon the number of satellites Lynx is locked on to This speed reading is for guidance only Return to contents G SNOO PE R 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 You can also share the locations of mobile speed traps with other users as well at the touch of a button First though you need to activate this service by subscribing to a LYNX Airtime contract Please note that LYNX will not operate and alert you to any speed traps without a LYNX Airtime contract Register Online Go to the official Snooper website www snooperneo co uk and register your unit online For LYNX to operate correctly it needs to establish a connection with the GPRS network The connection time can vary depending upon the network traffic and coverage Please allow up to 24hrs Monday to Saturday or 48hrs on Sundays and Bank Holidays Please Note To register Lynx you will need the serial number of your unit and you are required to select a payment method at the time of registration There are three payment options available Airtime tariff Monthly Debit or credit card paymen
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