Snooper Evolution User manual

User Manual
GPS Speed Camera Detection System
Evolution

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Introduction
Congratulations on buying a Snooper Safety Alert System!
This user manual aims to provide you with installation and user instructions
for the Snooper Evolution GPS location device.
The Snooper Evolution utilises the very latest Global Positioning Satellite
(GPS) technology, which 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 police speed traps, 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
(powered by Enigma) that is constantly monitored and updated by our data
collection team, ensuring that you are alerted to every potentially hazardous
stretch of road or danger spot
The Evolution connects quickly and easily to your PC so that you can
download the database in a matter of minutes (internet connection required).
Please note that a certain level of system hardware and software are required
on your PC; see the section Software CD later in this manual. Once the
database has been downloaded your Evolution compares your position using
its built-in GPS antenna, with the position of every known ‘fixed’ speed
monitoring system and accident ‘hotspot’ alerting you both audibly and
visually via a speaker and LED text display ensuring your highest
concentration at all times.
Drive Safely with Snooper!
The Snooper Evolution 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.
Introduction
Introduction

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Contents
Page
Introduction 2
Components 4
Features 5
Registering your Snooper Evolution 6
Software CD 7
Downloading 8
Installing the Evolution 9
Operating Instructions 14
Features and Settings 18
Motorcycle Installation 22
Troubleshooting 23
Specification 26
Snooper Accessories & Price List 27
Service under Warranty 28
Contents
Contents

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Components
The following components come as standard with your Snooper Evolution: -
1 x Snooper Evolution system
1 x Windscreen suction cup bracket
2 x Hook and loop fastener
1 x Coiled power lead with cigarette lighter socket adaptor
1 x Straight 2M hard wire lead
1 x USB PC connecting cable
1 x Download Software Disc, including the user manual
Components
Components
PLEASE NOTE
Due to our desire to continually improve our products the
specification may change without notice.
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Features
AMODE/MENU & Scroll Button
BMUTE/CANCEL & Scroll Button
CNew Location & Select Button
DLED Text Display
EWindscreen Bracket Mounting Slot
F12V Power Input Socket
GUSB Computer Interface Socket
HGPS External Antenna Socket
IPower On/Off & Volume Control
JEarphone Socket (Earphone not included)
Features
Features
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MODE/MENU
MUTE
/CANCEL
NEW LOCATION
SELECT
DC 12V
USB Ext
POWER ON/OFF
OFF 2
EAR
A
BD
C
E
F
G
H
J
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Registering your Snooper Evolution
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR SNOOPER EVOLUTION
The Evolution is not pre populated with the Enigma database, at the time of
purchase for security reasons. Before attempting to download the Enigma
database onto the Evolution the unit must be registered.
There are several ways to register your unit:
Register Online
Go to the official Snooper website www.snooperneo.co.uk and register your
unit online. Your unit should normally be activated within 30 minutes of
registration.
By Fax
Print and complete the registration form, which can be found on the CD ROM
and fax it to 0870 787 1700 between the hours of 9:00am and 5:30pm
Monday to Friday. Your unit should normally be activated within one hour.
By Post
If you would like to register by post send the completed registration form to us
at the following address.
Performance Products Limited,
Cleaver House, Sarus Court,
Manor Park, Cheshire WA7 1UL.
If you register by post your unit should normally be activated within 24 hours
upon our receipt of your completed registration form.
Please Note: To register your Evolution 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 two payment options available:
Monthly by Direct Debit - Receive 6 Months FREE, then pay only £4.95 a
month. Pay only £4.95 inc VAT in easy to manage monthly payments. Direct
Debit payments only start after the initial FREE 6 month period has expired.
One up-front payment of just £99.95 for 30 Months of Downloads. Pay one
payment of just £99.95 Inc VAT, by credit card, debit card or cheque and save
£20!
Registration
Registration
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PLEASE NOTE
Due to our desire to continually improve our products the
specification may change without notice.

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Software CD
Before you can begin downloading the database onto your Snooper Evolution
you will need to install the driver software for the USB PC connection lead
first and then the Evolution Updater software that enables you to do this.
There is a certain minimum amount of hardware and software requirements
needed in order for the software to be installed and used successfully.
Hardware Requirements
The computer must have an Intel Pentium Class processor or equivalent, a
minimum of 32MB of RAM, a monitor with 256 (8 bit) colours or greater, a CD
ROM drive, 20MB of free disc space and a spare USB connection.
Software Requirements
The software will only operate on the following Windows based operating
systems - Windows 2000, Windows XP and will only work with Internet
Explorer 4.5 or Netscape Navigator 4.5 or above.
NOTE: The Snooper Evolution Updater software does not support Windows
95/98/98SE, Millennium and Apple Macintosh operating systems.
Software Installation Instructions
Place the Software CD into the CD ROM drive. Your PC should automatically
open a window displaying the instructions for installing the USB and
download software.
To launch the CD manually: Click on Start and then Run. In the dialogue box
that opens click on Browse – another dialogue box will open. Locate your CD
ROM drive (drive letter is normally D) using the ‘Look in’ option and select
‘Menu’ from the lower portion of the dialogue box. Once you have selected
‘Menu’ click on Open on the explorer box and then OK on the Run dialogue
box.
Follow the instructions carefully installing the USB driver first and then
installing the Evolution download software.
Any later software updates or packages can be obtained from
www.snooperneo.co.uk
NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO RESTART YOU COMPUTER ONCE YOU
HAVE INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE BEFORE ATTEMTPING A
DOWNLOAD.
Once the software is installed you are ready to download the database to
your Evolution. An icon for the ‘Evolution Updater’ will now appear in the
bottom right hand corner near the clock on your desktop. This program runs
automatically each time you switch on your PC, there is no need to open the
program manually.
Software CD
Software CD
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Downloading
Performing a download is simple.
1 Switch on your PC.
2 Connect the computer to the Internet.
3 Right click on the Evolution Updater icon and left click ‘Download Settings’
and select the database files your require. Once selected click ‘OK’.
4. Connect the USB lead to your computer and plug the other end of the
lead into your Evolution in the socket marked USB.
5. Switch on the Evolution by turning the rotary on/off switch towards you.
6. The software will launch automatically.
The download process is as follows:
• The software will display the serial number of your Evolution and a red
progress bar will start to progress across the screen.
• The software will then connect to the database server and then download**
the database.
• The Evolution will then save the data received.
• Once the download is complete the Evolution software will instruct you to
disconnect the unit from the PC.
** If you have a Firewall on your computer the Firewall software will inform
you that the Evolution Updater software is trying to access the internet.
Please make sure that you grant/allow/permit/unblock access through the
Firewall. Please read the messages supplied by your Firewall software
carefully before choosing your option. If you do not allow the program to
access the internet through the Firewall, the download process will fail.
Please note: Windows XP SP2 comes with a built-in firewall as standard.
As there are constant additions to our database you will need to perform
regular downloads. The frequency with which you do this is entirely up to you,
but we recommend that higher mileage drivers often driving on unfamiliar
roads download once or twice a week whereas lower mileage drivers perform
a download once or twice per month.
Please Note: You MUST register the unit first before you can perform a
download.
Downloading
Downloading
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Installing the Evolution
For best results mount the Evolution onto the vehicles windscreen, although it
can be mounted on the dashboard with the hook and loop fastener.
When installing your Snooper Evolution please ensure that:
• The unit, with its built in GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky*
• It is located in a position where you can easily view the LED text display
without having to take your eyes too far from the road ahead and that you
can reach the controls safely.
• Does not interfere with the vehicles controls
• Does not jeopardise the drivers or passengers safety
• You will be able to remove the device to perform downloads.
*Please Note: Some vehicles may come with a ‘Heat Reflective’, ‘Metal
Oxide’ or ‘Athermic’ 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 please contact your local vehicle dealer or
manufacturer for further information. In these situations you will need to
purchase an external GPS antenna, which can be positioned either on
the rear parcel shelf or outside the cabin of the vehicle.
Once you have found a suitable location for your Evolution secure it in place
by using either the suction cup windscreen bracket provided or the ‘Hook and
Loop’ fastener. More detailed installation instructions follow.
PLEASE NOTE: Be careful to choose a location that does not block 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.
Installing the Evolution
Installing the Evolution
DO NOT leave the unit in view when the car is stationary during hot
conditions. Exposing the Evolution to extremely high temperatures
can temporarily impair performance. Keep the Evolution out of
sight when not in use to help avoid potential theft.
RS232 RD
Windscreen
Dashboard
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Installing your Snooper Evolution using the Hook and Loop
fastener
Your Evolution can be installed easily with the hook and loop fastener if you
have a sufficiently flat area on your dashboard. Please remember that you
need to connect the power connection cable as well as ensuring that you can
read the LED text display and reach the controls safely.
Follow these instructions to mount the device in this way.
• Use a damp cloth to thoroughly clean the bottom of the Evolution and the
area where you intend to mount your unit.
• With the two parts of the Hook and Loop fastener still fastened together,
peel the backing tape from the softer ‘Loop’ side of the fastener and apply
it to the bottom of the unit.
• Next remove the backing tape from the ‘Hook’ side of the fastener, again
whilst the two parts are still fastened and position the unit onto the desired
area. If possible leave the Hook and Loop fastener for 24 hours to adhere
properly before using regularly.
• Finally plug the smaller plug on one end of the power cable into the socket
marked DC 12V on the back of the Evolution and plug the larger plug into
the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle. Your Snooper Evolution is now
ready for use. For further information please read the section on Power
Connection on page 12.
Installing the Evolution
Installing the Evolution
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