GPS Speed Limit and Camera Alert System.
User manual
Contents
Page
What’s included 3
Overview
Registering
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Start Up
System Requirements and Downloading
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Downloading the AURA™ Camera Database
Installing
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9 Power Connection & Charging
Replacing the Fuse
Charging the internal battery
Powering Snooper using the built-in battery
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Alerts and warnings
Types of speed cameras
Main Menu
Brightness Control
Volume Control
Language
Vehicle type
Over speed
Settings
Troubleshooting
Specification
Battery
Accessories & Price list
Service Under Warranty
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1 x Snooper My-Speed XL
1 x Windscreen suction cup bracket
1 x USB PC connection lead
1 x USB cigarette lighter adaptor
1 x CD ROM
1 x MicroSD card
What’s included
PLEASE NOTE
Due to our desire to continually improve our products, the specification may change without notice.
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Overview
Front View
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1. Power Button
Press and hold to switch on or off.
2. LED Power indicator
Status LED
On and Charging - Solid Red LED
On and fully charged – No LED
Off and charging – Red LED
Off and fully charged – Blue LED
3 Touch screen LCD
4. Earphone jack (Earphones not included)
5. Micro-SD Card Slot
6. USB Socket
7. Reset (on the rear of the unit )
Note: Please note that these are advisory speed limits ONLY.
Always check the roadside speed limit signs and abide by local driving regulations and laws in the country you are travelling. It is the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to ensure that they are driving within the posted speed limits at all times.
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Registering
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING.
To enable to locate Fixed Speed Cameras and Accident Black spots you will have to register and download the AURA™ Camera
Database.
Register Online
Go to the official website www.snooperneo.co.uk and register your unit online. Your unit should normally be activated within 30 minutes of registration.
Please Note: To register, you will need the serial number of your unit which can be found on the back of the device.
Monthly Debit or Credit Card payment of £2.99 inc VAT*
Quarterly Debit or Credit Card payment of £7.99 inc VAT*
Annual Debit or Credit Card payment of £29.99 inc VAT*
*Minimum subscription term of 12 months.
** Prices subject to change.
PLEASE NOTE
Due to our desire to continually improve our products, the specification may change without notice.
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Start Up
The Micro-SD Card comes complete with digital mapping and is also where the AURA™ camera database is stored if you choose to subscribe and download it.
Switch on the device by pressing and holding the standby power button located on the top of the unit for 2 seconds. The Snooper will automatically synchronise with the
Micro-SD Card. Once the synchronisation is completed, the Micro-SD Card will not function with any other device. Snooper is now ready to navigate and the camera database can be downloaded if necessary. NOTE: In most cases the Micro-SD card is already installed in the device.
Please note that if the unit does not activate when you press and hold the standby power button for 2 seconds it may require charging. Refer to the section ‘Charging the internal battery’ later in this manual.
System Requirements and Downloading
Before you can begin to download the AURA™ database onto My Speed XL, you will need to install the My Speed XL Updater software provided on the software CD.
In order for the software to be installed successfully, there are certain minimum hardware and software requirements needed.
Minimum 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.
Minimum Software Requirements
The software will only operate on the following Windows based operating systems:
Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows 10 and, in addition, will only work with Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape Navigator 6 or above.
NOTE: Snooper Updater software does not support Windows 95, 98, Millennium, 2000 , XP or Apple Macintosh operating systems.
Software Installation Instructions
Place the Software CD into a CD ROM or DVD drive. The CD should auto run and launch the Snooper menu. Choose your language, then, if you have registered, click ‘Next’. Select the type of unit you have from: Ventura, Syrius or Truckmate. Follow the on screen instructions.
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 or DVD drive (drive letter is normally D) using the ‘Look in’ option and select ‘Snooper’ from the lower portion of the dialogue box. Once you have selected ‘Snooper’ click on ‘Open’ on the explorer box and then ‘OK’ on the Run dialogue box.
Any updates to the speed camera updater software can be obtained from www.snooperneo.co.uk/software.cfm.
If you have any problems using this software please call 0333 121 2252.
Once the software is installed, you are ready to download the speed camera database onto My Speed XL. Once the initial setup is completed the My Speed XL Camera Updater icon is displayed on your desktop.
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Downloading the AURA™ Camera Database
Please Note: You must register My Speed XL before you can perform a download.
Performing a download is simple.
1. Power up My Speed XL by pressing and holding the power button for
2 seconds and ensure that the computer is connected to the Internet.
2. Double left click the My Speed XL Camera Updater’ icon on your desktop.
3. On the software in the top left hand corner, left click ’Menu’ and then
‘Download Settings’.
Note: When you run the program for the first time, you will be asked to select the program language and download settings based on your vehicle type and what coverage of camera alerts you require.
4. Connect the My Speed XL using the USB cable provided.
5. The updater software will then start to run automatically and download the database files that you have selected onto your unit.
The download process is as follows:
Plug the
USB cable into the USB socket on the side of the My Speed XL
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The software will display the serial number of the My Speed XL and a green progress bar will start to progress across the screen.
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The software will then connect to our database server and then download** the speed camera database.
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The My Speed XL will then save the data received.
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The software will indicate that the download is complete and will instruct you to disconnect the device from your PC. Close the camera updater program by clicking the ‘x’ situated in the top right hand corner of the updater window.
**If you have a Firewall on your computer, the Firewall software may inform you that the updater software is trying to access the internet. Please make sure that you grant/allow/permit access to the updater program 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.
WARNING: PLEASE DO NOT USE OR LEAVE MY SNOOPER IN EITHER WET OR HUMID CONDITIONS, OR IN EXTREME
TEMPERATURES, AS THIS COULD PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE UNIT AND THE BATTERY. WHEN NOT IN USE DO NOT LEAVE
THE UNIT ATTACHED TO THE WINDSCREEN, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE WEATHER IS WARM, TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE UNIT
AND ALSO REDUCE THE RISK OF THEFT.
CAUTION: THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF THE BATTERY IS REPLACED WITH AN UNAPPROVED TYPE. USING THE WRONG
TYPE OF BATTERY MAY DAMAGE YOUR UNIT AND INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY. ONLY SNOOPER AUTHORISED PERSONNEL
SHOULD REPLACE THE BATTERY. PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES AND
REGULATIONS. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND LATER IN THIS USER MANUAL.
PLEASE NOTE
Due to our desire to continually improve our products, the specification may change without notice.
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Installing
My Speed XL comes with a windscreen bracket so that the unit can be mounted onto your vehicles windscreen.
When installing the device please ensure that:
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The unit, with its built in GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky.*
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It is located in a position where you can easily view the LCD display without having to take your eyes too far from the road ahead and that you can reach the controls safely.
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Does not interfere with the vehicles controls.
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Does not jeopardise the drivers or passengers safety.
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You will be able to remove the device to perform downloads.
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 Snooper using the Windscreen Suction Cup bracket
You can mount Snooper to the inside of your vehicles windscreen using the windscreen bracket provided.
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Clean the area where you wish to position the bracket thoroughly with a good quality glass cleaner. This allows a more secure seal on the windscreen.
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Place the suction cup and bracket on the windscreen and push the locking lever towards the windscreen to secure the bracket.
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Adjust the angle of the bracket so that when the unit is attached to it you can view the display and operate the controls safely.
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Position My Speed XL onto the bracket, by inserting the bottom of the unit first and finally clipping the top of the bracket into the slot on the top of the unit. To remove it, simply unclip the unit by pushing the top of the bracket and taking the unit from the holder.
Locking lever
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MyThe unit can be powered directly either from the internal battery if it is fully charged or powered from the cigarette lighter socket. To use the cigarette lighter socket, plug the USB connector on one end of the power cable into the USB socket on the side of the device and plug the larger plug into the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.
Please Note: Only use the cigarette lighter power cable provided with the device. My Speed XL operates on 5V and using any other cigarette lighter power cable will damage your device and void the warranty.
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Installing Snooper using the Dash Mounting Disk
If you prefer not to attach your My Speed device to the windscreen, a dashboard mounting disc is provided to fix your My Speed XL suction cup mount to your dashboard instead.
Instructions:
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Clean the area where you want to install the disc on the vehicle’s dashboard with a damp cloth, then dry the dashboard.
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Peel the paper backing away from the permanent mounting adhesive located on the disc bottom.
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Press the disk onto the dashboard in the desired location, then set the GPS suction cup mount on top of the disk. Press the suction cup mount’s lever down, in the direction of the disk. This locks the suction cup mount in to place.
Note: Take care when attaching the disc. This type of bracket is not intended to be moved from vehicle to vehicle and is classed as a permanent fixing.
THE USE OF THE DASH MOUNT DISC IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR LEATHER DASHBOARDS.
Power Connection & Charging
Powering and charging My Speed XL from the cigarette lighter socket
The device comes with a power cable designed to plug into your vehicles cigarette lighter socket. The power cable is suitable for both 12v DC and 24v DC vehicles. This lead will power the device but will also charge the internal battery.
1. Plug the smaller end of the lead into the USB socket on the side of the device.
2. Plug the other end of the cigarette lighter adaptor into your vehicles cigarette lighter socket.
If My Speed XL is powered using the cigarette lighter socket a LED will illuminate or flash on the left hand side of the unit. When the battery is fully charged, the Red LED will turn Blue.
3. Press and hold the standby power switch on the top of the device for two seconds to switch it ON.
Please Note: Do not leave My Speed XL plugged into the cigarette lighter socket when you start your vehicle. The cigarette lighter socket is prone to power surges as the vehicle is started and this may cause damage to your unit.
If your 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 the device will still not power up, please check that the cigarette lighter in your vehicle is functioning correctly.
Replacing the Fuse
If My Speed XL stops operating, the fuse in the cigarette lighter plug may have blown . If it has blown, follow these steps and replace it with a 3 amp, 5mm 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 screw the ring back onto the plug.
Make sure the metal tip is visible when you reassemble the cigarette lighter plug.
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Charging the internal battery
Although My Speed XL can be charged using the cigarette lighter in your vehicle, an alternative method of charging is via a USB socket of a PC, or USB Mains charger
(output of 5v 1000mA - not supplied).
The battery light on the device will illuminate and will take approximately 3 hours to charge. When the internal battery is fully charged, the red LED will turn blue.
Plug the charger cable into the USB socket on the side of the My Speed XL
Snooper recommends that the unit is switched off, to minimize the charge time.
Note: The new battery’s full performance is only achieved after two or three complete charges and discharges.
Powering Snooper using the built-in battery
Once the device is fully charged, it is ready for use. Press and hold the power switch on the top of the unit for 2 seconds to switch it on.
Note: the battery is designed to be a back up and Snooper recommends that the the navigation device is powered from the vehicle charger.
ON/OFF switch
Status LED
On Battery – No LED
On Charge – RED
Fully Charged – Blue
NOTE: The battery symbol will only appear if the device is switched OFF during charging. The screen will go blank after a few minutes, the status LED will illuminate during charging.
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Alerts and warnings
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Direction of travel
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Current vehicle speed
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Road name or number
5 Outer ring will turn red when the vehicle speed limit exceeds the road speed limit
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Distance to speed camera **
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Type of speed camera **
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Current time
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* If the road speed limit is unknown then the speed limit will be replaced with an exclamation mark.
Road speed limit *
** Requires the AURA camera database to be downloaded to My-SpeedXL
Types of speed cameras:
SPECS or Point to Point average speed camera systems utilise state of the art video system with Automatic
Number Plate Reading (ANPR) digital technology. Each SPECS camera features infra red illuminators fitted on gantries above the road, so they can work day or night.
SPECS speed cameras are located in multiple (at least 2 at a minimum of 200 metres apart) locations along a single stretch of road for monitoring your average speed along that particular road. So unlike other fixed speed cameras which capture your speed at a certain point in the road, SPECS average speed cameras work and track your speed over a set distance, which may be several miles.
Fixed speed cameras such as Gatso, Truvelo, DS2, Watchman, Peak and Speedcurb
Mobile speed cameras - usually laser. Typical places where laser is utilised include motorway bridges, ‘road safety enforcement camera van’s ‘at the side of the road with the back doors facing you or open, tripod mounted or handheld.
Variable speed cameras appear and are used on many motorways in the UK. Unlike other fixed cameras and average speed cameras, variable speed cameras don’t tend to enforce the road speed limit 24/7, but are used when the motorway’s national speed limit, normally 70mph, is temporarily lowered e.g. 60mph or 50mph. These temporary speed limits are set and changed. Speed cameras are sited on overhead gantries above each lane of moving traffic, meaning gantries can have up to four or five individual speed cameras targeting each lane of the motorway.
To mute an alert press anywhere on the screen during the camera alert, a mute symbol will appear on the top left hand side of the screen. This mute is temporary and the unit will revert back to its normal state at the next camera alert.
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1.0 Main Menu
1.1 Brightness Control
The LCD brightness can be adjusted using this function within the menu. To adjust the brightness:
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Press the ‘Brightness Control’ icon.
There are 3 settings: Auto, Day and Night.
Auto brightness
If ‘Auto’ is selected the device will automatically switch between the Day and
Night brightness setting. The time the device switches is pre-determined and cannot be adjusted. This is the default setting.
Day
If you select ‘Day’ you can adjust the day time brightness of the LCD screen.
To adjust the daytime brightness:
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Press ’Day’.
Adjust the screen brightness using the and buttons.
To save the setting press OK.
Night
If you select ‘Night ‘ you can adjust the night time brightness of the LCD screen.
To adjust the night brightness:
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Press ’ Night’.
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Adjust the screen brightness using the and buttons.
To save the setting press OK.
Once you have adjusted both ‘Day’ and ‘Night’ brightness you should select ‘Auto’ then OK to save the setting.
If Auto is not selected then the screen will not switch between day and night automatically.
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1.2 Volume Control
The volume can be adjusted using this function within the menu.
To adjust the volume:
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Press the ‘Volume Control’ icon.
To increase the volume press the icon.
To decrease the volume press the icon.
To test the volume before saving, press the icon.
To reset the volume to the factory default press the
Press ‘OK’ at the bottom of the screen to save your setting.
icon.
1.3 Language
Snooper comes with a choice of voice prompts and alerts in several languages.
Changing the language also changes the language of the menu items as well.
To use this facility:
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Press the ‘Change Language’ icon.
Using the up and down arrows search for the voice you require.
Select language by placing a ‘tick’ next to it.
If you would like to listen to a sample of any voices simply press the ‘Test’ button.
Press ‘OK’ to save your setting.
1.4 Vehicle type
The speed limit of nearly every road across Europe can now be clearly displayed on your My Speed XL at all times.
To select the correct speed limits for your vehicle type:
Car - Advisory speed limits for a vehicle will be displayed
Caravan - Advisory speed limits for a vehicle towing a caravan will be displayed
Motorhome - Advisory speed limits for motor homes will be displayed
Truck 3.5t - 7.5t - Advisory speed limits for vehicles from 3.5T to 7.5T will be displayed
Truck 7.5t - 12t - Advisory speed limits for vehicles from 7.5T to 12T will be displayed
Truck > 12t - Advisory speed limits for vehicles greater than 12T will be displayed
Select the option you require by pressing the radio button next to the vehicle type. Press ‘OK’ to save the setting.
WARNING: These are advisory speed limits and are subject to change.
It is the responsibility of the driver to check the road side speed limit signs and abide by local driving regulations.
1.4.1 Over speed
It is possible for My Speed to alert the driver, via an audible warning, that they have exceeded the speed limit. To set the over speed warning:
Press the to increase or decrease the over speed warning
Press OK to save.
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1.5 Settings
The ‘Settings’ function allows you to customise the visual information provided by the speed limit screen. To alter any of these settings:
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Press the ‘Settings’ icon where you will see the list of options below.
Select the option you wish to change on the left.
There are number of different pieces of information that you can have displayed on the screen at any one time as follows:
Note: Text or settings highlighted in Orange are the current options selected.
1.5.1 Time
Use this to change the time format for the clock on the main screen - Select 12H or 24 H
1.5.2 MPH/KMH
This option allows you to switch the information between imperial and metric measurement.
1.5.3 Alert sound
If set to Yes a sound will be emitted if the vehicle exceeds the over sped limit (set in section 1.4.1)
Beep tone
Choose between a hard and soft beep tone for the alert sound
1.5.4 Touch Tone
You can choose between the following options:
Yes: The unit emits a confirmation tone each time the screen is touched.
No: This will turn off the confirmation beep when the screen is touched.
1.5.5 Mute
These functions are only applicable if the Aura speed camera database has been downloaded to the MySpeedXL
Smart Mute
The Smart Mute setting provides an alternative alert when approaching a speed trap location. If you are travelling below the posted speed limit when approaching a speed trap location the unit will provide a brief audible alert but will then automatically mute the audible alert completely giving you only a low level visual alert. If you are travelling above the posted speed limit however, you will receive both an audible and a visual alert as normal. If you drop below the speed limit during the alert the audible alert will stop immediately leaving just the visual alert.
1.5.6 Auto Mute
On: When your device alerts you to a location, rather than continually beeping throughout the alert it will beep briefly at your selected volume and then it will automatically mute the sound to a lower level until you have passed or moved out of range of the speed trap location.
Off: Irrespective of the vehicle speed or speed limit the unit will emit an audible warning when a speed camera is encountered.
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Troubleshooting SNOOPER Downloads
If you are having any difficulty in performing a download onto the unit it is advisable to refer to the checklist in Section A first before contacting us.
If you are still unable to perform a download after following all of this checklist then please send an email to [email protected] stating the nature of your difficulty. To expedite your enquiry please supply as much detail as possible including your contact details,
Snooper serial number, PC operating system, error codes and any other relevant information. One of our technicians will reply as soon as possible.
Alternatively you can contact our Technical Helpline on 0333 121 2252
This troubleshooting guide is in two sections; Section A is in the form of a checklist that will assist you with resolving common download problems. Section B consists of a few possible reasons and possible solutions to error messages that may be displayed by the operating system or the software whilst you are trying to perform a download.
SECTION A
1. Have you registered the unit?
You will not be able to download the AURA™ database unless the device is registered. If the unit has not been registered, a message will appear on the software informing you that the device is not enabled. Please register online at www.Snooperneo.co.uk.
2. What operating system are you using on your computer?
Snooper download software will only work on the following Windows operating systems:
Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
The software will not work on Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Millennium, Windows 2000 and Windows XP; Apple Macintosh operating systems are not supported. Windows XP (64bit) systems is not supported.
To determine which operating system you have on your computer:
Right click on the ‘Computer’ icon on your desktop and select ‘Properties’ from the drop down menu.
When the ‘System Properties’ dialogue box opens, the ‘General’ tab is selected by default. Under the heading of ‘System’ the operating system is displayed.
If you do not have a ‘My Computer’ icon on your desktop you can find this information by going to the ‘Control Panel’ and double left clicking the ‘System’ icon. The ‘System Properties’ window will then be displayed as outlined above.
3. Is the USB cable supplied with My Speed XL connected correctly?
Please make sure the USB lead has a secure connection to the PC and is fully plugged in. Ensure the smaller connector is plugged into the USB socket on the side of the unit. Only plug the USB lead into the device once you see the ‘Menu Screen’ after turning it
‘ON’.
4. Have you installed My Speed XL download software onto your PC?
If you have not installed the My Speed XL software you will not be able to perform a download. Once the software is installed there will be a new icon on your desktop - My Speed XL Speed Camera Updater.
Please check to see if you have the latest version of the software by visiting http://www.Snooperneo.co.uk/software.cfm
to check what software version you have, double left click Snooper icon, look at the top of the window that opens and you will see the version number in brackets.
5. Have you connected the computer to the internet?
The software has to download a file directly from our server and this can only be done if an internet connection is present.
Therefore make sure that your PC is connected to the internet by either establishing a dial up connection or signing in to your broadband internet account before you begin to download the database to My Speed XL.
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SECTION B
This section is for supplying possible reasons and solutions to problems you may be experiencing whilst trying to download the speed camera database. If after completing all the checks in Section A and you are still experiencing difficulty or have received an error message please read through the following:
1. ERROR MESSAGE – ‘The device has not been enabled yet.’
Please refer to Step 1 in section A for further details.
2. ERROR MESSAGE - ‘Error 521: There was a problem connecting to the Performance Products server…’
If you get an error message as described above this normally means that there is something blocking communication between the software, most typically a firewall, and the AURA™ server. Windows Vista, 7, 8 , 8.1 and 10 are supplied with a built in ‘Internet
Connection Firewall’. Depending upon which firewall software you have you will need to access the firewall settings and allow access for the update software.
If you do have a Firewall on your computer the the My Speed XL Speed Camera Updater may appear to stop and it is at this point that your Firewall software will inform you that the Updater software is trying to access the internet. Please make sure that you grant/ allow/permit 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 access to the internet through the Firewall, the download process will fail.
If no message was prompted by the firewall software uninstall and then re-install the software and perform a download again.
Warning: We do not recommend disabling your firewall software in order to perform a download to Snooper, nor can we provide advice on how to alter the settings on third party software, nor can we be held responsible for any action taken by the PC user that makes the PC more vulnerable to malicious viruses, software and computer hackers. Any changes made to the PC firewall settings are solely at the PC user’s discretion. We would recommend contacting the third party software manufacturer for further information of how to configure the firewall software.
SECTION C
Please avoid places such as between tall buildings, overpasses and tunnels and check the signal reception in a suitable place with a good view of the sky.
When the battery is low or completely discharged or turning off, the initial acquisition time may be delayed.
2. There is no screen display, even though the power is turned on.
Please connect in-car charger to the device and turn on the power switch as the battery may be discharged.
3. The unit is automatically shut down during operation
Please check the power supply to ensure the battery is being charged.
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4. Can’t hear anything from speaker or earphone
Please check the volume level.
Please check the Mute status.
For earphone, please check if the jack is inserted properly.
5. Screen is dark.
Adjust the LCD brightness from the Setting menu.
6. Can’t read the SD card
Please remember that this device supports Micro-SD type or Micro-SDHC class 6 type card with max. 8GB.
Please check if the file system is of FAT16 or FAT32.
Please check if the surface of the card is stained with dirt.
10. Can’t write on the SD card
Please check if SD card is properly inserted.
Please check if the surface of the card is dirty.
11. Touch function does not work well.
Please touch the screen accurately because it cannot be recognized if you touch the screen with fingernails only or with less
pressure.
Please perform Touch Calibration.
Note: When battery charge is low operation of the touchscreen can be affected. Please charge the battery fully and then test the screen again.
12. Can’t charge the battery
Please check if the cigarette lighter adapter is connected correctly.
Please check if the contact area is dirty.
If you operate the unit during USB charging, the charging may not be completed. So please turn off the unit to charge or charge the unit by using cigarette lighter adapter.
13. Can’t mount the cradle
Please remove the dust from the place you want to mount.
Please wash and dry the suction-cup in running water and try again.
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SPECIFICATION for MYSpeedXL
Processor (CPU)
OS
Memory
SDRAM
Memory Card
GPS Receiver
Frequency:
C/A CODE:
Channels:
Tracking Sensitivity:
Positioning accuracy:
Speed:
Data update rate:
Re-capture time:
Hot start-up time:
Warm start-up time:
MSTAR MSB 2531 800 MHZ
WinCE 6.0
4GB Flash
256MB (DDR2)
Micro SD Card upto 8GB
MSR2112
1575.42MHZ
1.023 MHZ chip rate
66 Channel (location search) / 22 Channel (tracking)
-165dBm
10m, 2D RMS 5m, 2D RMS, WAAS enable
0.1m/s
1HZ
Average 1s
Average 2s
Average 32s
Cold start time: Average 35s
Maximum Positioning Height: 18,000m
Maximum rate:
GPS Antenna
515m/s
Built-in passive ceramic antenna
LCD Display Display size:
Display Resolution:
Transmit Power :
User Interface
Speaker
4.3” 16:9 TFT LCD
480x272
4DBm
Touch Screen & 1 Power/Menu Button
Mono 8Ω / 1.0W (MAX) speaker
High-fidelity stereo 16Ω or 32Ω headphone jacks (φ 3.5)
Battery
Power
Current
Li-ion battery 900 mAh
12-24V DC OUTPUT: 5V DC 1.5A
400-450 mAh 60 mA (4.2V) (Normal) in Operation
800 mA (4.2V) (Normal) in Charging
800 mA (4.2V) (Normal) in Operation & Charging
Operating Temperature range. -10°C.~ +60°C.
Storage Temperature range. -20°C.~ +70°C.
Operating Humidity range. 45%. ~ 80%RH
Atmospheric pressure. 860MBar . 1060Mbar.
*Note: Only the SD card supplied will work with
Snooper once synchronisation of the card and the unit has been completed. Replacement cards are available from
Performance Products Limited.
Please refer to Accessories &
Price List for further details.
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Recommendations for safe use of product (Snooper, Battery and other accessories)
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Always treat your product with care, keep it in a clean, and dust free environment.
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Warning! May explode if disposed of in fire.
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Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture or humidity.
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Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures.
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Do not expose the battery to temperatures above +60°C (+140°F).
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Do not expose your product to naked flames or lit tobacco products.
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Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product.
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Do not paint your product.
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Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Only Snooper authorised personnel should perform service.
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Do not place your product in the area above your cars airbag.
CHILDREN
KEEP OUT OF CHILDRENS REACH. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH SNOOPER OR ITS ACCESSORIES. THEY COULD HURT
THEMSELVES OR OTHERS, OR COULD ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGE YOUR UNIT OR ACCESSORY. SNOOPER CONTAINS SMALL PARTS THAT
COULD BE DETACHED AND CREATE A CHOKING HAZARD.
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Battery
We recommend that you fully charge the battery before you use My Speed XL for the first time. A new battery or one that has not been used for a long time could have a reduced capacity the first few times it is used.
Use only Snooper approved original batteries intended for use with the device. We recommend that only Snooper authorised personnel replace the battery in your unit. Using other batteries and chargers could be dangerous.
Battery charge time can vary depending on different conditions such as operating temperature, application usage patterns, features selected.
Disposing of the Battery
Please check with your local waste management service authority regarding regulations for the safe disposal of the battery. The battery should never be placed in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available.
Disposal of Old Electrical or Electronic Equipment
This symbol on the product indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead, it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical or electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this Snooper product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local waste authority.
Touch Screen
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To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch
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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Do not allow heavy objects to press against the LCD display. This can cause damage to the LCD screen
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Do not twist the casing of the unit as this can cause damage to the LCD screen
Do not press too hard when operating the touch screen. If the touch screen is unresponsive please clean the screen with an approved cleaning solvent first and then try again. Pressing too hard on the touchscreen can cause the LCD screen to break.
Do not drop the device as this may result in damage to the LCD screen.
Do not strike the LCD screen with a pointed or sharp object. Whilst no visible damage may be observed the LCD display may be weakened and prone to crack if exposed to low and high temperatures.
PLEASE NOTE: Damage to the LCD is not covered under warranty where: wilful or accidental damage has occurred. Use of the device otherwise than in accordance with the user instructions; any tampering with, or alteration of, the device is made by anyone other than us.
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Accessories & Price list*
The following accessories are available from www.snooper.co.uk or your local Snooper dealer. For further details please contact our sales department on 01928 579579 (Option 1).
Upgrade MySpeedXL to a navigation device (New SD card required) : Truckmate £149.99
Ventura £149.99
Syrius (Car) £59.99
In-car charger (24v/12v DC) adaptor (with USB Host lead)
Straight hard wire lead with fuse (24v/12v)
Windscreen mounting bracket, excluding unit holder
USB PC Connection lead
240v to 5vDC mains charger
Snooper soft protective carry case
*Prices may change without notice.
£19.99
£19.99
£24.99
£9.99
£19.99
£14.99
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Service Under Warranty
Snooper comes with a standard 12 month manufacturer’s warranty.
If, for some reason your unit requires service under warranty return the device by special delivery and in suitable packaging to:
The Returns Dept.,
Performance Products Limited,
Cleaver House,
Sarus Court,
Stuart Road,
Manor Park,
Runcorn WA7 1UL.
Tel: 0333 121 2252
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) Serial number of your unit.
(d) Proof of Purchase
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot process any warranty claims unless proof of purchase is provided.
Please retain your receipt as a precaution.
Visit http://www.snooperneo.co.uk/Returns.cfm for returns procedure
Limited Warranty
This Snooper product is warranted against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, when purchased from an authorized Snooper dealer.
ALL PURCHASES OF SNOOPER PRODUCTS FROM NON-AUTHORIZED SNOOPER DEALERS ARE SUBJECT TO FURTHER WARRANTY
RESTRICTIONS AS DESCRIBED BELOW.
The conditions of this Limited Warranty and the extent of responsibility of Performance Products Ltd (PPL) under this Limited
Warranty are as follows :
1. This Limited Warranty will become void if service is performed by anyone other than an approved Snooper Warranty Service Centre that results in damage to the product.
2. This Limited Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subject to misuse, neglect or accident, or which has had the serial number altered, defaced or removed, or which has been connected, installed, adjusted or repaired, other than in accordance with the instructions provided by Snooper.
3. Should you have any difficulties with the performance of this product during the warranty period, please call Snooper or visit our web site http://www.snooperneo.
co.uk. You may also contact Snooper Customer Services at the address listed below for any service help you may need with Snooper products.
4. PROOF OF DATE OF PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED SNOOPER DEALER WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ANY WARRANTY SERVICE OF THIS PRODUCT.
5. SNOOPER PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM A SOURCE OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED SNOOPER DEALER, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES VIA THE INTERNET
FROM A NON INTERNET AUTHORIZED SNOOPER DEALER, SHALL NOT BE COVERED BY ANY SNOOPER LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY
APPLICABLE LAW.
6. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM EU COUNTRY TO EU COUNTRY.
7. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SHALL HAVE NO GREATER DURATION THAN THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SNOOPER BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. BECAUSE SOME EU COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR EXCLUSIONS OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
8. Product must be shipped in its original carton or equivalent carton, fully insured, with shipping charges prepaid. Snooper will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in shipping.
9. The sole responsibility of Snooper under this Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or the replacement of the product only (whichever is deemed appropriate and at the sole discretion of Snooper).
10. This Limited Warranty does not cover car static or other electrical interferences, labour costs or any other associated or incidental costs incurred for the removal or reinstallation of the unit for repair.
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Cobra Electronics EMEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cobra Electronics of
Chicago, IL-based Cobra Electronics Corporation.
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