Cheetah GPS Miirror, GPS Mirror User Manual
GPSmirror
DRIVER SAFETY SYSTEM
User Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Cheetah GPS mirror™
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 GPS mirror 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 GPS mirror 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 wide angle mirror housing helps eliminate rear blindspots and lets you
to keep watch on back seat passengers with ease. Its unique anti-glare tint
eliminates glare at the same time as providing better night vision. There is
a highly accurate GPS speedometer and a 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 GPS Mirror 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 GPS Mirror means
you can now be as informed and aware as a local driver.
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Table of contents:
1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Box contents
1.2 Buttons and connections
2. INSTALLATION
3. REGISTRATION AND UPDATING THE TRINITY™ DATABASE
4. SAFETY FIRST
4.1 Enhanced mirror vision
4.2 Responsible driving
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
7. USING YOUR GPS MIRROR 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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1.2 Buttons and connections
7) Button 1
8) Button 2
9) Button 3
10) Button 4
11) Rotary volume control
12) Digital compass display
13) Digital speed / distance display
14) External alert centre (displays radar and laser alerts from optional extras)
15) GPS / download switch
16) Download cable socket
17) GPS antenna connection
18) 12V Power cable socket
19) On / off switch
1.1 Box contents
1) GPS Mirror
2) Power cord
3) Download cable
4) GPS antenna
5) Sticky Velcro pad
6) GPS Mirror cleaning cloth
1. Overview
Spring loaded adjustable clamps ensure that your GPS mirror will fit over
almost all shapes and sizes of rear view mirror.
The GPS antenna can be attached to the windscreen behind the mirror, or
on top of the mirror, using the sticky Velcro pad provided. Even in vehicles
fitted with Athermic windscreens (heat reflective glass which prevents
GPS signals from passing through) the manufacturers have usually left
this area clear, for the placement of electronic toll tags etc. If not, you
can purchase from our website a replacement GPS Antenna with an extra
long cable, which will allow you to position it on the rear parcel shelf, or
externally.
The power cord should be run along the top of the windscreen, tucked
into the headliner, then down underneath the passenger door’s rubbers,
under the glove box and round to the cigar lighter socket for power. Any
excess cable can easily be hidden underneath the glove box. There is a
sliding on/off switch in the cigar socket plug for your convenience.
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 GPS mirror between vehicles we strongly
recommend fitting an extra power cord and antenna in the second
vehicle.
2. Installation
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3.1 Warranty registration
To register your GPS Mirror for warranty purposes, visit www.register.
speedcheetah.com
3.2 Updating the GPS Mirror with the latest Trinity™ database
IMPORTANT - Your GPS Mirror is supplied without any camera locations in
its memory so you must update it before using it for the first time.
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 update process requires you to connect your GPS Mirror to a PC
computer with internet access. You will need to download a small piece
of software to run on your Windows PC.
For a easy to follow, step by step guide to updating your GPS Mirror with
the latest memory locations, and to register for Trinity database access,
visit www.gpsmirror.speedcheetah.com
Macs are not currently supported.
The GPS Mirror’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 GPS Mirror to ensure you will be warned of
the most up to date information available. We recommend updating your
database every two weeks.
3. Registration
and updating
the Trinity™
database
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4.1 Enhanced mirror vision
The GPS Mirror is a wide angle rear view mirror with a special anti-glare
blue coating and it has been designed to provide a much greater field of
vision than most factory mirrors, to help eliminate blindspots. Please note
that objects in the GPS Mirror may therefore be closer than they appear.
Standard mirror
GPS mirror
4.2 Responsible driving
Cheetah Advanced Technologies Ltd market and sell the GPS Mirror 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 GPS Mirror setting on the move, ask a
passenger. Alternatively, stop at the next available safe location and then
make any changes.
4. Safety first
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