Spedal VP668 Series User manual
VP668 Series
USER MANUAL
005C1825-EN
MULTIFUNCTIONAL
RADAR DETECTOR
CONTENT
Thank you for purchasing the SPEDAL VP668 Series Multifunctional Radar Detector. Please read this user
manual carefully and keep it for future reference. If you need any assistance, please contact our support
1. DISCLAIMER AND SAFETY GUIDELINES ...................................................................................01
1.1 Disclaimer....................................................................................................................................01
1.2 Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................................................02
2. ACCESSORIES AND INTERFACES..............................................................................................03
2.1 In the box.....................................................................................................................................03
2.2 Product Diagram .........................................................................................................................04
2.3 Installation Guideline ...................................................................................................................05
2.4 Interfaces Introduction.................................................................................................................07
2.5 Key functions...............................................................................................................................10
3. FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS........................................................................................................12
3.1 Radar detection function and settings .........................................................................................12
3.2 Laser detection function and settings..........................................................................................15
3.3 GPS data alarm function and settings.........................................................................................16
3.4 Drive-recording function and settings..........................................................................................19
3.5 Other functions and settings........................................................................................................22
4. APPENDIX ......................................................................................................................................24
4.1 GPS data update (Quick Update) guideline ................................................................................24
4.2 Specifications ..............................................................................................................................25
4.3 Warranty......................................................................................................................................25
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Before purchasing and using this product, the user should confirm in advance the relevant
laws, regulations or restrictions on the use of radar and laser detectors in road traffic.
Spedal will not be responsible for the economic losses caused by the user's failure to
comply with or unfamiliar with local laws and regulations.
1. DISCLAIMER AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
1.1 Disclaimer
This product is a multifunctional radar detector, which will bring you a safe and pleasant driving
experience when the power supply is working normally and the components are not damaged. Visit
http://www.spedal.cc to get the complete "User Manual", pay special attention to the cautions and
warnings in it. Shenzhen Xinzhuang Gude Technology Co. Ltd. (Spedal) reserves the right to update
this User Manual.
The information in this document affects your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read
this entire document carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow the
instructions and warnings in this document may result in product loss, injury to you, or damage to your
device. You must strictly follow Spedal's guidelines to install and use the product, and never use parts
that are not provided or recommended by Spedal. Before assembling, setting up and using, be sure
to visit the official website of Spedal (http://www.spedal.cc) to download the "User Manual" and
carefully read all the instructions and warnings in the document. This product is not a toy. Please do
not allow children to touch this product or its parts and wires. Please be careful when operating in
scenes where children are present.
By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this disclaimer carefully and that you
understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. The user promises to be
responsible for his actions and all consequences arising therefrom. The user promises to use this
product only for legitimate purposes, and agrees to all the terms and contents of this document and
any related policies or guidelines that Spedal may formulate. You understand and agree that in the
absence of driving records, Spedal may not be able to analyze the cause of your product damage or
accident, and cannot provide you with after-sales service such as warranty.
Spedal is not responsible for all losses caused by the user's failure to use the product in
accordance with this "User Manual".
In compliance with laws and regulations, Spedal reserves the right of final interpretation of this
document and all related documents of this product. If the manual is updated, revised or terminated,
we will not notify you separately. Please visit the official website of Spedal for the latest product
information. Spedal is a trademark of Shenzhen Xinzhuang Goodo Technology Co. Ltd. and its
affiliates. The product names, brands, etc. appearing in this article are all trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
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Warning
Notice
● Do not press the lens forcefully to avoid lens breakage or lens misalignment;
● Do not directly touch the lens surface to avoid stains that affect the recording effect;
● Do not remove the memory card to avoid file damage during the shutdown process;
● When using the memory card for the first time, please format it on the device to ensure stable
reading and writing;
● When not using the device for a long time, please pull out the memory card to ensure the memory
card’s performance.
Please use the original cable and power cords only;
Do not exceed the rated voltage when using the device;
Do not install or operate the device with wet hands;
Do not install the device in places of high temperature, humidity, flammable or explosive
gases or liquids;
Do not install the device in an area interfering with the driver's sight or driving safety;
Do not install the device on the airbag cover or within the airbag’s working range;
Do not leave the device in a closed vehicle under high temperature for a long time;
Do not poke the device and its accessories using sharp objects such as awl or scissor;
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the device and its accessories by yourself;
Do not install, use or place the device within the reach of any children under 16;
Do not cut the charging cable. Damage caused to the dashcam as a result is not covered
by the warranty!
1.2 Safety Guidelines
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Gifts and accessories are not covered by the warranty.
The content of this product package is subject to change without notice, the actual
package shall prevail!
2. ACCESSORIES AND INTERFACES
2.1 In the box
Before using this product, please check whether the product package contains all of the following
items. If anything is missing, please contact Spedal or your local agent.
● Multifunctional radar detector ● In-Car charger ● Magnetic Chuck Bracket
● 3M Sticking Bracket ● Quick Guide ● 32GB TF Card (Gift)
● External GPS Receiver (VP668TPlus only)
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2.2 Product Diagram
AV-IN
GPS / AV-IN
Mute sensor
Buttons
Screen
Reset
USB Input
Power Indicator
Lens
Mount Locking Clip
Double laser
TF Card Slot
Microphone
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Do not install the device on top of the airbag cover or the airbag operating range. This
company assumes no responsibility for injury or death caused by car impact or airbag
problems.
Installation Position
● Do not install the device in a position that will block the view of the driver or in an unsafe area.
● Install the device near the rearview mirror but not in a place that will block the vision of the driver.
● lnstall the device within the wiper blade area to ensure that the camera lens will capture clear video
on a rainy day.
● Do not install the device near the airbag operating range.
● Do not install the device on the windscreen protection film to prevent damage to the protection film.
● Install the device in a position that will not affect any other electronic devices you may have in your
vehicle.
Radar Detector
In-Car Charger
1. Take the device and its accessories out of the box or plastic bag;
2. Tear off the protective film on the screen and lens of the device;
3. Remove the wire tie that binds the wire.
2.3 Installation Guideline
The device is in the storage state when it leaves the factory. Please follow the steps below to prepare
for installation:
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The suction mount can be replaced by the sticker mount. Select a proper position, tear the
protective paper and paste into the front windshield (do not move within 24 hours)
lnstallation Method
1. Aim the magnetic transfer slide buckle at the mount buckle on the device.
2. Hold the device and chuck bracket with your hands, and aim the mount at the chuck bracket on the
device.
3. Select a proper position (such as the center of the rearview mirror), attach the suction mound to
the windshield and rotate the mount clockwise to lock.
4. Adjust the recording angle (it is the best angle that the car front shows in the middle of the display).
Install the TF card in the TF socket with the pins facing upwards.
TF Card Installation
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The four pieces of information (current speed limit value, current speed, current data type,
distance between the vehicle and the GPS data point) will only be displayed on the screen
if a data point is detected.
Two pieces of information (radar / laser type, radar / laser signal intensity) are displayed
on the screen only when a radar / laser signal is detected.
Video recording
2.4 Interfaces Introduction
The video recording interface will be displayed when you turn it on, as shown in the figure.
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English
K Smart
62 567M
Speed shooting
80
Current Speed Km/h Distance
Display brightness state
Display brightness value
Sound state
Sound on
Sound off
Bright
Dark
Volume value
Current time
Current
GPS data type
Recording status
Satellite positioning status
Microphone status
Sound recording
Positioned
Not positioned
No sound recording
Radar reception status
Current speed
limit value
Distance
between the
vehicle and the
GPS data point
Working mode
Current speed
Language
Radar/Laser type
Radar/Laser
signal intensity
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Photograph
Short press in the video interface to switch from the video interface to the photograph interface, as
shown in the figure.
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Photo size
Photo mode
TF card available
Magnification
Available photo
amount
Magnification
Wide angle
Telephoto
Current time
Video playback
Short press on the video recording interface to switch from the video recording interface to the video
playback interface, as shown in the figure.
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1
1
Video thumbnail
Video playback
mode
TF card available
Video duration
Move up
Move down
File sequences
File name
Current time
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Menu
In the recording interface, short press the key to enter the menu interface from the recording interface,
and short press the key to exit the menu interface, as shown in the figure.
Language
Flicker
LCD Rotate
LCD Power Save
General Settings
1
1
English
50Hz
Off
Off
Media tool
Video playback mode
Chosen option
General settings
Move up
Move down
Chosen
subcategory(green)
Video recording mode
Photograph mode
Unchosen
subcategory(orange)
Page sequences
Category
Detection mode
(Radar, Laser, GPS data)
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1
Photo thumbnail
Photograph mode
TF card available
Move up
Move down
File sequences
File name
Current time
Photo playback
Short press the key three times in the recording interface to switch from the recording interface to the
video playback interface, as shown in the figure.
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Video recording interface
2.5 Key functions
Sensor: In the video recording mode, you can turn on / off the sound broadcast mode by waving your
hand in front of this sensor.
Long press: turn on / off the device.
Short press: switch modes: video recording / photographing / video playback / photo playback.
Long press: turn on / off the microphone recording function in the video recording mode;
Short press: start / stop recording.
Short press: enter the menu interface.
Short press: adjust the brightness of the display, the adjustment range is A, 1-10.
Short press: adjust the device volume, the adjustment range is 00-10.
Photograph interface
No function.
Short press: switch modes: video recording / photographing / video playback / photo playback.
Short press: take a photo.
Short press: enter the menu interface.
No function.
No function.
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Video playback / Photo playback interface
No function.
Short press: switch modes: video recording / photographing / video playback / photo playback.
Short press: play the selected video / photo.
Short press: enter the menu interface.
Short press: select video / photo.
Short press: select video / photo.
Menu interface
Short press: return to the previous interface.
Short press: switch the basic menu category.
Short press: confirm the selection.
Short press: switch the basic menu category.
Short press: switch the options under the menu basic categories.
Short press: switch the options under the menu basic categories.
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After clicking the key on the recording interface, select to enter "Menu Settings-Speed camera
setting", the following options can be used to set the radar detection function.You can switch to
different subcategories by pressing the and , and enter the subcategories by pressing the
.
In the K-band, the CT signal is the same as the vehicle collision avoidance system signal.
It is recommended to turn off the signal reception function of this frequency band in most
areas. The FCW continuous wave signal is the same as the 24GHz and 24.15GHz of the
hotel's automatic sensor door signal. It is recommended to turn off the signal receiving
function of this frequency band when driving in the urban area.
3. FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS
3.1 Radar detection function and settings
This product has a powerful radar detection function, equipped with the most cutting-edge planar array
radar technology, this product is equipped with advanced signals such as radio wave receiver
(superheterodyne), dual frequency converter, frequency discriminator, DSP microelectronic digital
signal processor, etc. The detection instrument is equipped with advanced technologies such as
SMART Phase lock Signature (PLS technology) and Digital filtering (DF technology), which can
effectively detect various radar speed measurement signals on the road and promptly alarm. Its
technical indicators are as follows:
● Frequency lock, phase lock, digital frequency division, frequency counting error -120db gain + / -
8MHz.
● Radar detector range: radar receiving X - 10.525GHz + / - 50MHz.
● K - 24.150GHz + / - 100MHz, Ka - 34.70GHz + / - 1300MHz.
● Digital frequency division processing technology, can control 23.85GHz - 24.25GHz deviation within
8MHz.
● Receivable bandwidth of K-band pulse signal: 23.85GHz - 24.25GHz.
● Receivable bandwidth of K-band continuous wave signal: 24.08GHz - 24.18GHz (can be modified).
● K-frequency 24.12 center frequency gain, when there is no MMIC, the gain is amplified -122db + / –
1.5db; when there is MMIC, the gain is amplified -127db + / – 1.5db (The gain test environment is
WM laboratory, and the value is the experimental value).
● The following K-band pulse signals can be received: KRCHET, SKAT, KRIS, ISKRA, SOKL, BINAR,
RADIS, VIZIR, ARENA, OSKON, INTEGER KDD, VOCORD, CORDON M2, CORDON M4,
STRELKA, ROBOT, MTR / CD, MTR / CT.
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● Mode
Smart mode: According to the speed of the vehicle, the device will change the mode of issuing the
alarm. When the vehicle is fast, the device will issue an alarm earlier so that the driver can slow
down in time. At the same time, the device will automatically filter some interference source signals,
such as automatic doors in convenience stores or banks. It is recommended to set to smart mode
when driving in Japan.
Super mode: Receive radar signals in all frequency bands. It is recommended to set the device to
super mode when driving in the United States, Australia and other similar countries.
Optional: Smart mode, Super mode.
● Voice broadcast mode
Optional: Musical sound, Voice + Music.
Musical sound: When the device detects radar / laser signals and fixed point data, it will use music
as a reminder.
Voice + Music: When the device detects radar / laser signals and fixed point data, it will use voice +
music as a reminder.
● Radar mute
Optional: 0km/h, 10km/h, 20km/h, 30km/h, 40km/h, 50km/h, 60km/h, 70km/h.
After setting this speed, when the actual speed of the vehicle is lower than this speed, the device
will not issue an alarm when it detects a radar / laser signal.
● X
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off the radar detection of this frequency band, it is recommended to select "On".
● K
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off the radar detection of this frequency band, it is recommended to select "On".
● Ka
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off the radar detection of this frequency band, it is recommended to select "On".
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● Radar sensitivity
Optional: High, Medium Low.
It is recommended to select "High" sensitivity when driving in unfamiliar areas or at high speeds.
It is recommended to select "Medium" sensitivity when driving in familiar areas or at medium
speeds.
● Ku
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off the radar detection of this frequency band, it is recommended to select "On".
● Strelka
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off the radar detection of this frequency band, it is recommended to select "On".
● Radar signature
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off the display of radar signatures, it is recommended to select “On”.
● Radar signal filtering
Optional: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
The level at which the interference source signal is shielded. The higher the level, the more
interference signals can be shielded. For use in Japan, the recommended setting is 6. It is
recommended to set it to 0 in less populated areas such as the United States and Australia.
● MTR-CD
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off the radar detection of this frequency band, it is recommended to select "On".
● MTR-CT
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off the radar detection of this frequency band, it is recommended to select "Off" because
the CT signal is the same as the signal of vehicle collision avoidance system signal.
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● Laser
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off the laser detection function. It is recommended to select "On".
● Laser sensitivity
Optional: High, Medium, Low.
It is recommended to select "High" sensitivity when driving in unfamiliar areas or at high speeds.
It is recommended to select "Medium" sensitivity when driving in familiar areas or at medium
speeds.
After clicking the key on the recording interface, select to enter "Menu Settings-Speed camera
setting", the following options can be used to set the laser detection function.You can switch to
different subcategories by pressing the and , and enter the subcategories by pressing the
.
3.2 Laser detection function and settings
This product can detect lasers with the following data:
● Laser wavelength 1: 800nm - 1000nm.
● Laser wavelength 2: 1000nm - 1180nm (reserved as an option).
● Laser bands: Poliscan I/II, LISD I/II, AMATA I/II.
● Laser frequency: 100Hz - 124Hz - 160Hz - 305Hz - 600Hz.
● Laser segment receiving pulse period: 75Hz - 100KHz.
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After clicking the key on the recording interface, select to enter "Menu Settings-Speed camera
setting", the following options can be used to set the GPS data alarm detection function.You can
switch to different subcategories by pressing the and , and enter the subcategories by
pressing the .
● Fixed point speed
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off this type of fixed-point data alarm, it is recommended to select "ON".
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off this type of fixed-point data alarm, it is recommended to select "ON".
● Mobile radar speed
● Interval speed
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off this type of fixed-point data alarm, it is recommended to select "ON".
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off this type of fixed-point data alarm, it is recommended to select "ON".
● Red light
● No retrograde
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off this type of fixed-point data alarm, it is recommended to select "ON".
3.3 GPS data alarm function and settings
This product has a built-in high-precision GPS positioning chip. The user can download the area data
in the device in advance (for data download and update, please refer to Appendix 4.1 GPS Data
Update Guide in Chapter 4 of this User Manual). When a vehicle is driving on the road and encounters
a corresponding fixed point, such as a speed measurement point, a traffic light, a speed limit, etc., the
device will give an alarm.
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● Life safety
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off this type of fixed-point data alarm, it is recommended to select "ON".
● No occupation of emergency lane
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off this type of fixed-point data alarm, it is recommended to select "ON".
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off this type of fixed-point data alarm, it is recommended to select "ON".
● No whistle
● No impolite pedestrians
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off this type of fixed-point data alarm, it is recommended to select "ON".
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off this type of fixed-point data alarm, it is recommended to select "ON".
● Video surveillance
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off this type of fixed-point data alarm, it is recommended to select "ON".
● No illegal change of lanes
● No illegal parking
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off this type of fixed-point data alarm, it is recommended to select "ON".
Optional: On, Off.
Turn on / off this type of fixed-point data alarm, it is recommended to select "ON".
● No occupation of bus lanes
Optional: -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Fine-tune the display speed value of the product to make it consistent with the speed displayed on
the vehicle dashboard speedometer.
● Speed calibration
Optional: Car, Freight coach.
Choose the application model to better exert the product function.
● Vehicle model option
Optional: Off, 60km/h, 70km/h, 80km/h, 90km/h, 100km/h, 110km/h, 120km/h, 130km/h, 140km/h,
150km/h.
Customize the highest vehicle speed, when the vehicle speed exceeds the set value, the device will
issue an alarm.
● My top speed
Optional: 0km/h, 1km/h, 2km/h, 3km/h, 4km/h, 5km/h, 6km/h, 7km/h, 8km/h, 9km/h, 10km/h,
11km/h, 12km/h, 13km/h, 14km/h, 15km/h, 16km/h, 17km/h, 18km/h,19km/h.
Allowable overspeed setting value. (For example, the current road actual speed limit value is
120km/h, and the allowable overspeed setting value: 10km/h. When the vehicle speed is ≧
130km/h, the product will issue an alarm.)
● Allowed speeding
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