RACEceiver LapCeiver User manual
The LapCeiver A.L.T (Audible Lap Timer) is a device that allows
you to get your lap times in the palm of your hand. You can see
the laptimes on the large LCD display and hear it audibly using a
separate earpiece (sold seperately). You can even choose to have
the LapCeiver A.L.T tell you if the current lap is faster than the
previous laps.
The LapCeiver A.L.T has 2 Modes of Operation.
1. Transponder Mode – This mode works with a Timing &
Scoring System and the transponder that you have on
your car. The transponder sends a signal to the Timing &
Scoring System that your track is using and a LapCeiver
transmitter connected to that system sends the same
signal to the LapCeiver A.L.T. You can input the serial
number of up to 5 transponders into the LapCeiver A.L.T.,
one in each of the 5 memory banks. Each memory bank
will hold up to 500 laps.
2. Infra-Red (IR) Mode – This mode works with an IR
transmitter that is set up across the track. When your car
passes through the beam, the Infra-Red Detector,
mounted on your car and connected to the LapCeiver
A.L.T, detects the beam. It then sends it to the LapCeiver
A.L.T., triggering the timing, which shows up on the
display. In this mode you use one memory bank at a
time.
The display shows your lap times as you race much more
accurately than hand held stopwatches. You see your times on the
track and you can try different driving styles or different lines to get
the quickest times. Times are stored and can be recalled once you
are back in the pits.
The LapCeiver A.L.T. in Transponder mode works with the
RACEceiver, Westhold & MyLaps Timing & Scoring
Systems. If your track doesn’t have a LapCeiver
Transmitter, we will provide one for them.
The LapCeiver A.L.T in the Infra-Red Mode is compatible
with the RACEceiver, AIM and InterComp Infra-Red
Transmitters & Detectors.
Use a Reverse Splitter to connect your RACEceiver or 2-way
radio and only use one headset.
The LapCeiver A.L.T Features:
•5 Memory Banks, each with 500 Lap Memory
•The ability to save up to 5 Transponder ID’s
•3 or 5 Digit Announcement (for example 10.235 or
.235 seconds)
•Digital Volume Indicator
•Accurate readings to 1/100th of a second
•Lap count and times shown on display
•Lap times by crossing the scoring Loop or breaking
the IR beam.
•Standard (IR) transmitter range 100-120 feet
•Large, easy to read display that runs on AA battery
The LapCeiver A.L.T. uses an AA battery. A good battery
with a full charge should last approximately 18 hours of
continual use. To extend the life of your battery and prevent
battery corrosion, remove the battery when not in use.
The Battery cover is located on the back of the LapCeiver
A.L.T.
To install the AA battery,
1. Slide the locking tab up to release the battery cover
2. Slide the battery cover to the right and remove it from
the back of the LapCeiver A.L.T.
3. Install the battery, matching the polarity and shown in
the battery compartment.
4. Reinstall the battery cover by sliding the cover along the
rail to the left.
5. Lock the cover in place by pushing the locking tab down.
Information stored in memory locations is not lost when the
battery is removed or dead.
The LapCeiver A.L.T has 6 multi-function buttons. They
must be used in the correct combination to work properly
according to the mode of operation. We refer to them by
color for ease of use.
Common operation
These functions work the same in both the Infra-Red or
Transponder modes.
1. Power on/off - Press and hold red (on/off) button
for 3 seconds.
2. Volume up/down - Press
▷ (right yellow)
button
for volume up and
◁ (left yellow)
button for volume
down.
3. Audio test - Plug the earpiece into the “Ear” jack
Press and hold
▽ (down white)
button.
The data displayed on the LCD will be audible.
4. Volume test – Plug the earpiece into the “Ear” jack
Press and hold
△ (up white)
button.
You can test the volume. (It announces zero.)
5. Data scroll – Press
△(up white)
or
▽ (down
white)
button. Use this to scroll through the data for
each lap in each memory bank.
6. Announcement Functions - These functions allow
you to select what you want to hear, Fast/Fastest
voice, Lap times or both.
Function 1 - (default) The Fast/Fastest voice
and Lap times are both audible.
The 3 or 5 digit announcement icon and
the icon will appear on the display.
Function 2 – Lap Times only are audible.
Press the red button to select this function.
The icon will turn off and the 3 or 5 digit
announcement icon is on the display.
You will hear the Lap times only.
Function 3 – The Fast/Fastest voices only are
audible.
Press the red button to select this function.
The 3 or 5 announcement icon will turn off,
and icon appears.
You will only hear Fast / Fasting voice.
7. Fastest voicing - This function will allow you to hear
an audible indication comparing the current lap to
previous laps.
Press red button to use this function. The " " icon
on the LCD appears.
If the lap time is faster than the former lap time, a
man's voice says “fast”.
If the lap time is the fastest, "Fastest" appears on
the LCD and a women's voice says “fastest”.
8. Selecting 3 digit or 5 digit audible announcement
Press
◁
and
▷(left and right yellow)
buttons at the
same time for 5 digit announcement.
Press
◁
and
▷(left and right (yellow)
buttons at the
same time again for 3 digit announcement. The "3"
or "5" Icon is shown on the display to indicate
announcement selected.
The default is 3 digit announcement (for example
10.2 seconds).
9. Changing memory banks - Press blue button to
change memory banks. You will advance one
memory bank at a time.
10. Data save/Memory Lock – This function allows you
to Save your laptimes so you can compare them at a
later time.
You save the data in one memory bank at a time
Change to the Memory Bank where the data you want
saved is located, then Press the blue and
◁ (left yellow)
b
uttons at the same time.
On the LCD display "Memory" is blinking and the data in
the memory bank is stored.
Press blue and
▷ (right yellow)
buttons at the same time
to lock the data in and return to the common operation.
Note: When a memory bank is locked you cannot receive
data in that memory bank. You must move to another
unlocked memory bank in order to record new lap times. If
all 5 memory banks are locked you will not receive any
laptimes. See #7 – Changing memory banks.
11. Memory delete - Press and hold
△ (up white)
,
◁
(left yellow)
button at the same time to delete the
data in the current memory bank. You delete the
data from one memory bank at a time.
The default is overwriting the data. When a memory
bank is full and reachs Lap 500, the data in Lap 500
is overwritten over and over until the data in that
memory bank is deleted.
The Connection Jacks are on left side of the LapCeiver
A.L.T.
Ear – This is the audio jack, plug your earpiece in here.
USB – This is the jack for the IR Sensor, plug the IR Detector in
here.
Ear & USB –A USB cord is included in your package that will
enable you to upload your laptimes to your computer. One end has
a standard USB connector, which will plug into your computer, the
other end has 2 connectors that will be plugged into the USB & Ear
jacks. Software is available soon for you to download when you
complete your warranty registration.
Note: You must use the correct jack for the LapCeiver A.L.T
to work correctly.
Infra Red Mode –
There must be an Infra Red Transmitter operating and
an Infra-Red Detector mounted on your car and plugged
into the LapCeiver A.L.T to work in this mode.
The Infra-Red Mode allows a driver or crew to get the Lap
times without the track having a Timing & Scoring System.
This will enable the driver or crew to determine if changes to
the car setup or driving line have the desired effect.
Plug the IR Detector into the USB jack located on the right side of
the LapCeiver A.L.T., the antenna icon on the LCD will disappear.
Mount the IR Detector on the car. Make sure the detector faces in
the direction of the IR Transmitter.
1. Sensitivity – Track or weather conditions can affect how well
the IR Detector picks up the IR beam. You may need to adjust
the sensitivity level to compensate for these conditions.
1 = accurate but low sensitivity.
2 = default.
3 = not accurate but high sensitivity.
Press red and blue buttons at the same time.
" SEn" and the number on the display will be
blinking.
Adjust the sensitivity by using
▽
or
△
(up or down
white) buttons.
Press red and blue button at the same time again to
lock.
2. Minimum lap time – This function is used to prevent
readings from other Infra-Red transmitters and giving
short lap times.
The default is 0 minute 02 seconds.
The maximum is 9 minutes 59 seconds.
Press and hold blue button for 3 seconds.
"Lap" and "MIN" & 8(m) 88(ss) appear on the LCD and
"88" second (or last set time) is blinking.
Adjust seconds by using
△
and
▽ (up or down white)
buttons then press and release the blue button to save.
Then, "8" minute is blinking.
Adjust minute by using
△
or
▽(up or down white)
buttons, and
press and hold blue button for 3 seconds for saving.
If you press and hold the blue button for too long
(3 seconds after the seconds are saved and LapCeiver A.L.T goes
back to Infra-Red operation without displaying the minutes. You
must unlock this function again by holding the blue button for 3
seconds. This will take you back to the set seconds location, press
and release to go to the set minute location.
The LapCeiver A.L.T. goes back to Infra Red operation.
Infrared Lap Timer Beacon Transmitter
(Applies if package includes the IR Transmitter)
The IR Transmitter operates using a 9volt battery (not
included) or the optional power supply. It may be mounted
on the track wall directly or mounted using a mini tripod.
Ensure that the Beacon side of the IR Transmitter is pointed
towards the track.
Power the IR Transmitter on.
Transponder Mode –
The Transponder on the car sends information to the Timing
& Scoring System being used at your track. The Lap
Transmitter resends this information for use by the
LapCeiver A.L.T.
This requires the track to have a Timing & Scoring
System with Lap Transmitter in use and there must be a
Transponder mounted on the vehicle to be monitored
(yours or someone else’s).
When the IR receiver is disconnected, the antenna icon is
displayed.
Add/Change Transponder ID code
LapCeiver A.L.T. has 5 memory banks and each memory
bank can have its own Transponder ID code respectively.
The Transponder ID Code is the Serial Number of the
Transponder. You will only need to put the last 6 digits of
the Serial Number (drop the first numbers if there are more)
Move to the memory bank you want to use by pressing blue button.
Press
△
,
▽(up and down white)
buttons at the same time.
"ID code" and numbers portion of the display will appear.
Select each digit of
ID
code (Transponder ID) by pressing
△ (up
white)
button.
Change the number of each digit (0 ~ 9) by pressing
▽ (down
white)
button.
After setting all the ID codes (Transponder IDs) in each of the
memory banks, press
△
,
▽
(up and down white) buttons at the
same time.
There must put a Transponder ID in each of the memory
banks for that memory bank to store laptimes (it can be the
same Transponder ID or different Transponder ID’s). If you
choose to put the same Transponder ID in each memory
bank, you must lock each memory bank that you are not
currently adding laptimes to.
You are back in Transponder mode.
Your LapCeiver A.L.T may be used with a RACEceiver or 2-
way radio. Connect one male end of a Reverse Splitter to
the “EAR” jack on the side of the LapCeiver A.L.T and the
other male end to the audio jack of the RACEceiver. Plug an
earpiece into the female side of the Reverse Splitter. You will
be able to use only one headset to hear your LapTimes and
the Officials.
Battery Care
Battery life is between 13-27 hours on a new alkaline battery
depending on the brand battery.
1. Remove the battery from the LapCeiver A.L.T. when
storing. Corrosion may take place if the battery is
left in the LapCeiver A.L.T for long periods of time.
2. Keep battery contact surfaces and compartment
clean.
3. Store batteries in a dry place at normal temperature.
4. Never attempt to recharge a battery unless it is
specifically marked “Rechargeable”
5. Dispose of batteries properly.
Troubleshooting And Frequently Asked Questions.
1. I’ve completed a lap but it doesn’t show up on the
LapCeiver A.L.T.
Check the Sensitivity
Adjust the IR detector to ensure that it is seeing
the IR transmitter beacon.
Check that the lens of the IR Detector is clean.
Check the IR Detector is plugged into the “USB”
port on the side of the LapCeiver A.L.T.
You must complete 2 full laps for the laptime to
display.
2. Check Transponder ID in Transponder Mode
Ensure that you have entered the last 6 digits
of the Transponder ID
Confirm that the track has a functional
LapTransmitter that is powered on and connected
to the Timing & Scoring System
3. The display on my LapCeiver A.L.T is fading and
flickering.
The LapCeiver A.L.T has a Battery Save Mode
which can cause these symptoms
Check the battery life indicator and Replace Battery
If needed.
4. The LapCeiver A.L.T is telling me that my lap time
is 1 minute and I know that my lap times should be
over 2 minutes.
Check your Minimum Lap Time – it appears that
there is more than one IR Transmitter active on
your track and your IR Detector is seeing both of
them. Set the minimum lap time to 1 min 30
secs.
5. I can’t hear anything.
Make sure that the earpiece is plugged into the
connection marked “Ear” and that the plug is
completely pushed in.
Check the volume level.
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