Kiyo VTX950GPS User manual

USER GUIDE
VTX950

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1. PURPOSE OF THE VTX950GPS RADAR- AND LASER DETECTOR
The purpose of the device is to ensure the safe driving conditions, by
warning the driver to Fixed Speed Cameras, Average Speed Measuring
Cameras, Red Light Cameras and other risks. With its inbuilt Laser- and
Radar Detector, the device can detect mobile speedtraps as well. A
free and updatable GPS database ensures that the equipment is always
up-to-date.
2. OPERATION OF THE VTX950GPS DEVICE
The device can be turned on with the POWER/VOL button. Once it is
powered up, the device starts searching for the GPS satellite connec-
tion. When successfully connected to the satellites, the device gives a
short sound notification and it is ready to use. In a stationary car, the
device always shows the current time, while on the move, it shows
the speed of the vehicle. When the driver approaches a dangerous
spot, the VTX950GPS gives a warning sound on the currently selected
language and it shows the distance left until the camera. When the
radar antenna detects a signal, the device gives a warning sound on
the currently selected language and shows the type and strength of
the radar signal, companied with a beeping sound. When the Smart
Mute Function is enabled, the device only gives warnings, if the car is
moving faster than the previously set speed limit. Thanks to the Smart
Radar Activation feature, the number of false alarms is significantly
reduced. When it is enabled, the device only gives warning when
the driver is closing on a fixed speed camera location that is added
to the GPS database.
The user can save additional “dangerous spots” into the database
of the device, up to 50 spots (for example, new fixed speed camera
locations or intersections considered dangerous by the user).

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3. LEGAL INFORMATION
The device warns the driver in case of speeding, but it does not
disturb the operation of the speed camera in any way. Always drive
below the speed limit and according to the current driving condi-
tions! Before using the device, please check the applicable laws of
the given country!

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4. INSTALLATION
a) Accessories
VTX950 GPS device
Spare fuse
Cigarette lighter power cable
2 brackets with suction cups,
Velcro tape
USB cable
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b) Finding the perfect location for the device
For the best efficiency, ensure that the top side of the device has a
clear view to the sky and that the backside of the screen is on the
windscreen, facing the engine. Metallic surfaces might disturb the con-
nection between the VTX950GPS and the satellites and might interfere
with the detection of the radar- and laser signals, therefore, make
sure that there are no such surfaces ahead and above the device.
c) Mounting the device
Mounting to the dashboard
• Mount the bracket on the windshield.
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Align the bracket until it is positioned
horizontally.
• Place the detector in the bracket.
• Connect the power cable to the device.
• Connect the power cable to the 12V cigarette lighter socket.
To avoid car theft and solar radiation damage, always remove the
device from the bracket when you leave the car.
WARNING! If your vehicle’s windshield is metalized, the detector
will not be able to find any GPS signals, because the metallic compo-
nents disturb the connection between the device and the satellites.
Furthermore, some manufacturer might place a protective plastic film
on the windshield of the vehicles. The bracket may leave a mark on
these windscreens; therefore, check the user guide of your vehicle
for information regarding your windscreen.

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d) Installation of the device
• The cigarette lighter power cable connects into the
DC 12V socket. (Vid: “Accessories”, p.3.)
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The Mini USB connector of the USB cable goes into
the USB socket. (Vid: “Accessories”, p.3.)
• Connect the device to the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket (DC
12V) via the cigarette lighter power cable. If this socket is con-
nected to a constant current, the Radar- and Laser Detector will
function even when the car is not moving. However, in this case,
the device will drain the battery in time, therefore, after use,
you should turn the equipment off. If the socket is connected to
the ignition circuit, the Detector will turn off when the ignition
ceases, therefore it will not drain the battery.
e) Turning the device on
The device can be turned on by holding down the POWER/VOL
button. Once it is powered up, the device starts searching for the
GPS satellite connection, after connecting successfully, the satellite
icon changes into a compass. From this point, in a stationary car the
device will show the current time and on the move it displays the
most important informations (current speed, dangerous spots, radar
signal detection). When the driver approaches a dangerous spot, the
device will give a warning on the selected language and will display
the distance to the target.

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Certain weather conditions, like humidity and temperature fluctua-
tion might cause delay in establishing the connection between the
detector and the satellites. In bigger cities, different signals might
reflect from buildings, which might cause the same problem.
In certain areas (in tunnels or among high buildings), the satellite icon
might reappear on the display. In these cases, the device temporarily
lost connection with the satellites, but will reconnect momentarily.
5. USE OF THE GPS DETECTOR
a) Main control functions
Display
Laser Detector
Power cable socket
ON/OFF
and volume button
Mini-USB socket
MARK button
AUTO/MUTE button
CITY button

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b) Functions of the control buttons
CITY button
1) Change between modes: Highway mode / City mode:
• In Highway mode the detection sensitivity is at maximum,
while in City mode some signals are not detected to reduce
the number of false alarms.
2) Entering or changing menu
AUTO/MUTE button
1) One short press:
• Muting current radar warning.
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When not detecting any signals: enabling AutoMute feature .
• When this feature is enabled, after 3 seconds the volume
of the warning will drop half of the original level.
• Turning the current feature On/Off in the menu.
2) Pressing the button for 2-3 seconds:
• Enter Settings menu.
MARK button
1) One short press:
• Changing display brightness between three levels:
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Low brightness, Medium brightness, High brightness
• Entering or changing menu
2) Pressing the button for 2-3 seconds:
• Adding new Point of Interest (POI):
While driving (above 5 km/h, with live satellite connection)
press and hold the MARK button to save your current co-
ordinates as POI. These spots can be fixed speed camera
locations that are not in the database.

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The device will state in the chosen language that the POI has
been added. 50 POI can be saved in total.
• Deleting existing POI:
Existing Points of Interest can be deleted in two ways. First,
when you are approaching the given spot, press the MARK
button for a few seconds when the device gives warning
about the detection of the POI. When the deletion was suc-
cessful, the device will give feedback on the selected lan -
guage and will display the following message: “POI deleted”.
This function only works above 5 km/h and with live satellite
connection. To delete all of the saved points at once, go to
the Restore Factory settings or to the Delete POI menus.
c) Menu system of the GPS detector
Press and hold the AUTO/MUTE button for 3 seconds to enter the
Settings menu. Use the navigation buttons to move in the menu
system and to change the settings.
Use the CITY and MARK buttons to change between menus and the
AUTO/MUTE button to modify the current settings.
To save the modified settings, simply wait 3 seconds after changing
them and the system will automatically save and exit the menu.
In the following chapter we will describe all of the menus of the
VTX950GPS, so you can customize the device as you see best.
WARNING! Upon some software updates, certain points of the
menu system may change and existing settings may be lost.