Cheetah C100 Bedienungsanleitung
Speed Camera
Detector
Thank you for purchasing the Cheetah™ C100 and
welcome to yet another world first from Cheetah!
Modern roads become more congested and regulated every day so driver
awareness has never been more important. Even the most conscientious
motorist can have occasional lapses in concentration which could easily
result in an accident or a fine and licence endorsements. Collisions,
penalty fines or points can all result in increased car insurance premiums
to say nothing of the implications for personal safety.
Your Cheetah C100 is designed and sold as a road safety enhancement tool
to protect you and your family, as well as your livelihood and your licence.
Advance awareness of high risk accident zones can greatly enhance road
safety. Your C100 calculates where you are every second you’re on the
road and reminds you whenever you are approaching these known hazard
zones, so you can plan ahead. It provides audio and visual alerts, along
with voice announcements for all locations that are stored in its on-board
Trinity™ database, such as an accident blackspots or safety cameras - many
authorities now place speed or red light camera systems at dangerous
intersections or stretches of road where there has been a history of road
accidents. Where they are known, advisory speed limits for the hazard
location are also announced.
The C100 requires no installation. Simply plug it into the cigarette lighter
socket and sit on the anti-slip dash pad provided, or use the windscreen
mount also provided.
The C100 includes a highly accurate GPS speedometer and a very useful
overspeed alert feature which you can use to remind you to slow down if
you inadvertently find yourself driving too quickly.
Whether or not you agree with camera enforcement, speed and red light
camera systems are here to stay. Their use is growing rapidly around the
world. The C100 uses the Trinity™ GPS global database to warn you of
known fixed camera locations in many different countries. Local drivers
know where the danger spots are in their area. Using a C100 means you
can now be as informed and aware as a local driver.
Table of contents:
1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Box contents
1.2 Buttons and connections
2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Dash mounting
2.2 Windscreen mounting
3. REGISTRATION AND UPDATING THE TRINITY™ DATABASE
4. SAFETY FIRST
5. OVERVIEW OF STANDARD FEATURES
5.1 Switching on for the first time
5.2 GPS Speedo
5.3 Hazard alerts
5.4 Storing personal locations
5.5 Reporting new camera locations
6. MENU ITEMS
6.1 Button functions
6.2 Main menu functions
6.3 Factory reset procedure
7. USING YOUR C100 WITH RADAR DETECTORS AND OTHER
PRODUCTS
7.1 External Alert Centre
7.2 Accessories
8. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
8.1 GPS explained
8.2 GPS coordinate systems explained
8.3 Fixed speed cameras
8.4 Mobile radar
8.5 Mobile laser
8.6 Other enforcement technologies
9. TECHNICAL DETAILS
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Do not leave the C100 in direct sunlight on the dash or mounted on the
windscreen bracket in an unattended vehicle. This could prevent the unit
from functioning correctly and may attract the attention of opportunist
thieves. You wouldn’t leave your wallet sitting on the dash!
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1.1 Box contents
1) C100 speed camera detector
2) Power cord with integrated ON/OFF switch
3) USB download cable
4) Quick start guide
5) Quick reference card
6) CD containing USB driver software
7) Windscreen mounting bracket
8) Non-slip dash pad
1. Overview
1.2 Buttons and connections
7) Button 1 (Menu)
8) Button 2 (+ and )
9) Button 3 (- and )
10) Button 4 (Save and City)
11) Digital compass display
12) Digital speed / distance display
13) External alert centre (displays radar and laser alerts from optional
accessories)
14) USB download cable socket
15) 3.5mm headphone socket
16) Rotary volume control (rotate towards headphone socket to increase
volume)
17) 12V Power cable socket
18) External GPS antenna connection
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2. Installation
The internal GPS antenna should have a clear line of sight for best
performance. The GPS antenna is positioned under the diamond shaped
cut-outs on the top of the C100.
2.1 Dash mounting
Position the C100 on the anti-slip dash mat to prevent the unit from sliding
around the dash.
2.1 Windscreen mounting
The rubber suckers should be securely clipped into each of the three
keyhole shaped cut outs on the metal bracket before being stuck to the
windscreen. The C100 then slides onto the metal bracket and clicks in
to position. Simply depress the locking lever to slide the C100 off the
windscreen bracket.
The power cord should be plugged into the cigar lighter socket for power.
Any excess cable can easily be hidden underneath the glove box. Care
should be taken to ensure that the power cord does not interfere with the
correct operation of any airbag or other vehicle control or system. If you
intend to swap your C100 between vehicles we recommend fi tting an extra
power cord in the second vehicle.
There is an on/off switch on the cigar socket plug for your convenience.
Some vehicles are fi tted with Athermic windscreens (heat refl ective glass)
which can prevent GPS devices from working properly. If you experience
poor GPS reception you can purchase an extension GPS antenna with
an extra long cable which can receive GPS signals through the rear
windscreen, or externally. These are available from www.speedcheetah.
com or your local dealer.
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3. Registration
and updating the
Trinity™ database
3.1 Warranty registration
To register your C100 for warranty purposes, visit
www.register.speedcheetah.com
3.2 Updating the C100 with the latest Trinity™ database
The Trinity Database is one of the largest shared resources of fixed speed
camera locations and other important locations from around the world.
For a full list of all the countries that are covered, or are actively being
mapped, please refer to www.speedcheetah.com.
The database contains locations for accident blackspots, fixed speed
cameras, average speed cameras and red light cameras, as well as
commonly-used mobile speed trap locations and general points of
information.
The C100’s memory can store up to 120,000 individual locations. New
locations are constantly added to the Trinity™ database, so it is imperative
that you regularly update your C100 to ensure you will be warned of the
most up to date information available. We recommend updating your
database at least once every month.
Step 1 (To be performed once after initial purchase):
Windows Vista users:
When you first connect the C100 to your PC, Vista will automatically install
the necessary USB driver. Follow the on screen instructions.
If the necessary USB driver is not installed automatically, we have included
the USB driver on the supplied CD. The USB driver is also available from
www.support.speedcheetah.com. If a manual installation of the necessary
USB driver is required, please restart your PC and then follow the
instructions shown for Windows XP users.
Windows XP and other Windows users:
Do not connect the C100 to your PC yet.
Install the USB driver BEFORE connecting the C100 to your PC.
Before you update your C100 for the first time you must first install the
necessary USB drivers on the supplied CD. The USB driver is also available
from www.support.speedcheetah.com.
Insert the CD into your PC’s disc drive. On your PC, navigate to the disc
drive e.g. My Computer > Drive (D:). Then open the folder “USB Drivers”
and select your operating system. Double click the file and follow the on
screen instructions to install the necessary USB driver.
If you have connected your C100 to your computer before installing the
USB driver, you should unplug the C100 and restart your computer.
Step 2 (To be performed at monthly intervals):
To update the C100 with the latest Trinity database, you should connect
the C100 to your computer, ensure your computer is connected to the
internet, then double click the application named GPS0102.exe on the CD.
We recommend you copy this application from the disc to a memorable
place on your PC so you have easy access for future updates.
1. Connect your C100 to a PC compatible computer with internet access
using the USB cable supplied.
2. Double click on the GPS0102.exe application and follow the instructions.
3. The first time you run the GPS0102.exe application, your Anti-virus
software may ask you for permission for this application to access the
internet. You should click “Yes” or “Accept always”.
4. If the GPS Update software does not run, ensure that Microsoft .Net
1.1 is installed on your PC. Further details are available on support.
speedcheetah.com
Macs are not currently supported.
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4. Safety first
4.1 Unobstructed view
If you use the windscreen bracket to mount the C100, care should be
taken to position the unit where it will not obstruct your view through the
windscreen. Please check any local regulations regarding the mounting of
electronic equipment on your windscreen.
If you use the anti-slip dash pad, care should be taken to position the
unit where it would not interfere with normal driving should the unit be
dislodged for any reason, for example under heavy braking.
4.2 Responsible driving
Cheetah Advanced Technologies Ltd market and sell the C100 as a road
safety enhancement device. It is your responsibility to drive within the
speed limits at all times. You should always drive with full care and
attention. You should not let any in-car device distract your attention or
take your eyes off the road. It is your responsibility to remain aware at all
time. If you need to adjust any C100 setting on the move, ask a passenger.
Alternatively, stop at the next available safe location and then make any
changes.
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5. Overview
of Standard
Features
5.1 Switching on for the first time
The C100 receives signals from the network of 24 satellites orbiting the
Earth, called the Global Positioning System, and uses the latest SiRF Star III
GPS technology to work out where you are every second.
When the C100 is searching for satellite lock the display will show “GPS”.
Once satellite lock is achieved, a voice alert will confirm “GPS ready” and
your current speed will be displayed. The first time your C100 is switched
on, it may take up to 20 minutes to calculate its current position and lock
on to the satellites. This is normal and happens with all GPS-based devices.
If you use the C100 regularly, subsequent satellite lock will be greatly
reduced; normally between 5 seconds and 2 minutes.
5.2 GPS Speedo
The C100 calculates your vehicle’s speed using GPS data. The speed
reading is continually updated and is extremely accurate when you are
driving at a steady speed. As with all GPS speedo systems there will be a
slight lag during accelerating or decelerating while the GPS data is being
refreshed.
You may notice a slight difference between the GPS speed reading and the
speed displayed by your vehicle’s instruments. This is normal, because car
manufacturers always build in a slight tolerance to their displayed speed
for safety reasons.
The C100 also has a very handy adjustable “Overspeed Alert” feature
which warns you whenever you drive above your chosen speed limit
setting.
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5.3 Hazard Alerts
The C100 uses the Trinity database which contains details of danger areas
and high risk accident locations that have been designated by police and
government bodies, often by the placement of safety cameras.
When you are approaching a location that is stored in the Trinity database,
the C100 provides spoken and audible warnings to advise you that you are
approaching a hazard area.
Where they are known and recorded in the database, “Advisory speed
limits” are announced during an alert. These advisory announcements
are for guidance only. It is your responsibility to always be aware of the
prevailing speed limit, including any temporary restrictions, and lower
your driving speed to suit local driving conditions.
A spoken voice announcement will identify the hazard type at a preset
distance before the hazard location. If your speed is above the known
advisory speed limit, you will be given a further announcement “Attention,
overspeed.” The digital speed display will switch to give a distance
countdown to a fixed camera hazard. This distance is shown in metres. One
metre is approximately equal to one yard.
GPS warnings are directional, meaning you will receive warnings of
targeted threats in your direction of travel.
Mobile cameras can be used anywhere and can potentially record your
speed at 1000 metres or more. Warning of a single location within
a mobile camera enforcement area is not necessarily sufficient. If
the camera moves within the area then the original warning will be
ineffective.
The C100 will alert you to the start of the mobile enforcement area,
before you drive within range of the mobile speed trap. This means
you will know that enforcement is possible around the next corner,
or along the next straight stretch of road. Therefore, you will not
see any distance countdown for mobile speed trap locations.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Mobile Camera Warnings:
5.4 Storing personal locations
The C100 can store up to 100 Personal Locations. See section 6.2.3 for
further details.
5.5 Reporting new camera locations
The Trinity database is constantly monitored and enhanced with new
camera information and directional information. The camera and safety
information contained in the Trinity Database is provided free of charge
to all users. Please feel free to help us enhance the Trinity database for
everyone by reporting new locations or changes to existing locations.
Report any information you can via our website www.cameras.
speedcheetah.com or email as much information about the camera site to
Any information sent will only be used to enhance the Trinity database,
and not for any other purpose. Our global camera team will verify the
details and enhance the Trinity database, allowing every single user around
the world to benefit.
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6.1 Button functions
During normal driving mode, the button functions are:
Button 1 (Menu) Enter main menu
Button 2 (+) Display current time
Button 3 (-) A short press will cause the C100 to speak the current
driving direction, as shown in the digital compass.
A long press will cause the C100 to speak your current
“Rescue Me” GPS coordinates. This can be written down
or played to emergency staff.
Button 4 (Mute) City Mute for optional radar detector. The radar band
will be announced, but the alert tones will be silenced.
Please note:
After pressing button 1 to enter the main menu, the button functions
change to allow the individual menu item settings to be adjusted.
Inside the menu system, the button functions become:
Button 1 (Menu) Each press will proceed to the next menu item.
Button 2 (+) Up
Button 3 (-) Down.
Button 4 (Save) Store and return to normal driving mode.
6. Menu Items
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6.2 Main menu functions
Scroll through the menu options by pressing button 1 repeatedly. You can
press the button quickly to access a particular feature - you do not need to
wait for voice confirmation of each section.
Change the settings of an individual menu item by pressing Buttons 2 (+) or
3 (-).
Save any changes to your settings by pressing button 4 (Save). You will
then return to the normal driving mode.
You will also exit the menu structure once you have cycled through all the
available menu options.
6.2.1 Audible Alert Speed
Choose the speed above which you hear optional radar alerts. Radar alerts
are not sounded below this speed, however radar alerts are displayed
visually at all speeds.
Options:
Factory default setting = 0
6.2.2 Overspeed Alert
Choose the speed at which an overspeed reminder is played.
An overspeed alert will be played in the following instances:
1) If your speed rises above the selected speed.
2) If you are travelling above the selected speed after an event (such as
returning to the driving mode after navigating the menu, or at the end of
a radar alert), the warning will play as an additional reminder.
3) Regardless of the selected overspeed alert, the warning will also play
if you are driving above the prevailing speed limit at a camera site (if
known).
For example, if the overspeed alert is set to 80, but you drive towards
a camera in a 50 zone slightly above the prevailing speed limit, the
overspeed alert warning will play.
Options:
Select 255 to switch OFF the Overspeed Alert
Factory default setting = 255.
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