Qstarz LT-6000S User guide

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LT-6000S GPS Lap Timer User’s Guide

 A. LT-6000S Package Contents:

1) QSTARZ LT-6000S unit

2) Device mounting bracket

3) Mini USB cable

4) Car charger

5) Software CD

6) Quick Start Guide

7) Exclusive Sticker + Warranty card

8) LT-6000S protective case (Optional)

9) Car windscreen mount kit or Motorcycle mount kit (Optional)

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Main functions:

 Multi-Function Device – Performance Timer, Lap Timer, Rally and GPS Logger
 eXtreme 10Hz Log to record 10 times per second
 2.4” color display and real-time perform race timing analysis
 Drag Race by Speed, Distance and Time
 Circuit Race by Practice, Prediction, Race and Challenge
 Real time Lap/Spilt/Sector Comparison
 Auto global track reconization & view circuit thumbnails
 Auto Start-Run after device senses forward motion
 History database organized as Calendar and table type for easily review
 Rally Race with Recce to generate Roadbook
 Flexible Track Manager – On-Device created to User track, and QRacing Sync to Shared track
 Visualized GPS logger as a dashboard speedometer
 G-force meter to plot G-force status
 Device configurable such as unit, backlight, brightness, time zone, or time format
 Built in GPS Antenna and also external Antenna plug

Specifications:

 Adopt high sensitivity GPS chipset with -165dBm and 66-Channel tracking
 2.4” (320x240) TFT Color display with 65K color
 Ultra lower power consumption up to 10hrs operation (under LCD backlight on)
 Log rate up to 10Hz excellent for High speed Racing (recording 1 waypoint per 0.1 second)
 8 Function buttons – 4 Direction Buttons, Back, Enter, Multi-function, and Power Buttons
 3 LED Indicators – Green for Screen Power Saving, Orange for Charging, and Red for Alert
 Built-in 3-axis accelerometer for G-force measurement and Auto Start trigger
 Built-in large memory and view history data easily
 Device recognized as USB removable disk for data access with computer conveniently

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Name

Icon

Function

1. Power button

 Press for 3 seconds to power on or power off 6000S
 Press to return Main Menu when device is on

2. Enter/Set button

Press to confirm the selected option

3. Left/Right Navigation button

Press to switch among different options and pages

4. Up/Down Navigation button

Press to switch among different options

5. Back/Cancel button

Press to cancel function and go back to previous screen

6. Multi-function button:

Press to start the race and record

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 Raise beeper function to notice some status of device
 IPX-3 water resistance and Firmware upgradable
 Less than 15-Sec. AGPS fix support to realize faster TTFF and positioning under warm start
 Mini-USB interface for charging, data download and firmware update
 Environment temperature- Operation: -10℃ to +60℃ / Storage: -20℃ to +60℃ / Charging: 0℃ to +45℃
 Device Dimension (LxWxH): 100 x 59 x 28mm / Weight: 107 grams (Mounting bracket excluded)

 B. Appearance

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7. -Mini USB port

-Reset button

 For Charging device
 For Data download to PC
 For Firmware Upgrade

8. External GPS Antenna Jack

For connecting optional External GPS Antenna with MCX plug

Icon

Description

Icon

Description

Red color

GPS is not fixed, searching for GPS

signals

Battery full

Gray color

GPS is 2D fix

Battery sufficient
Green color

GPS is 3D fix

Low battery ( less than 15% battery

time) (Flash with Red color)

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GPS Time

Low battery (less than 5% battery time)

LED

Red

1. When the memory is full or fail to read/write memory, the Red LED will flash

once per 3 seconds.

2. When the battery is in low status below 15%, Red LED will flash once per 3

seconds. When low below 5%, Red LED will be steady ON to alert.

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 C. Icon definition

 D. LED Signal definition

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Orange

When device is under charging mode, the Orange LED will be steady ON. After

device battery is fully charged, the Orange LED will be OFF.

Green

When device is under Screen power saving mode (backlight off), Green LED will

flash once per 1 second.

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 E. Safety Notice

Note: Please read this section carefully before start operating the 6000S.

 Keep the 6000S far from heat or high temperature environment. We recommend not to expose your 6000S

in temperature higher than 145℉/60℃ to prevent the device from overheating, exploding or melting itself.

 When car interior temperature is too high, is likely to result in product failure or damage. When device is not

in use or driver leaves the car, we suggest disconnecting the device and place in the car glove box.

 To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
 Do not mount the devices in a place where the driver or passengers may receive injury during vehicle

operation or collision. For your safety, take care to route all cables away from shifters, pedals, accessory

controls and mechanisms

 The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damages and loss resulting from the use of this manual,

or from deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or from misuse of the product in any way.

 Please clean the unit with a dry and clean soft cloth. Do not use harsh cleaning solvents, chemicals, or strong

detergents.

 Do not attempt to open 6000S by yourself. Unauthorized hacking may damage the unit, and void your

warranty.

 F. Charging 6000S

Please charge the battery fully before the first time use.

6000S comes with a built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery that can be charged through the PC using the USB cable

provided and car cigarette adaptor. Charging time is 5 hours typically with Power OFF mode and 10 hours with

Power On mode. A fully charged battery will last about 10 hours operation.

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 Secure the mounting bracket in

place with the provided screw.

 Line up the bracket with

the screw hole.

 6000S mounting bracket

with provided screw.

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Note: To avoid damage to the battery, please do not overcharge the battery for more than 10 hours. The battery

will stop charging if it’s overheated for safety reason.

 G. Device bracket mounting

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 H. Mounting the 6000S in the vehicle

1. Locate the area on the vehicle windshield where you want to mount the 6000S.

2. Press the suction cup mount against the glass and lower the locking lever into place to secure the mount

to the windshield firmly.

Note: Clean Surface of windshield first by rubbing alcohol or dry cloth before mounting the device.

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3. Snap the mounting bracket onto the suction cup arm.

4. Please make sure the 6000S is installed as straight and vertical as possible. So the internal 3-axis G-Force

sensor is able to perform more accurately.

 How to get better GPS accuracy with 6000S

 6000S is for outdoor use, it should be used in open area environments without shelter of tall building or trees to

enable faster satellite lock and provide better positioning accuracy.

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 If you are using the 6000S for the first time or you haven’t been use it for a while, it will need to be left for 10-15

minutes to make the GPS signal accurate and steady.

 Install external GPS antenna (Optional Accessory)

6000S has built-in gps antenna, you also can increase the GPS precision and reception quality with external

gps antenna. Open the Rubber cover and plug in the gps antenna connector to antenna jack on the back of

6000S. Make sure to mount the external GPS antenna on the car roof or any metallic surface.

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 About the GPS

 The GPS is operated by the government of United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and

maintenance. The accuracy of location data can be affected by adjustments to GPS satellites made by

United States government.

 Quality of GPS signals may be affected by your location, building, natural obstacles, and weather

conditions. The GPS module should only be used outdoors to allow reception of GPS signals.

 The GPS position is for user reference only, you should never rely solely on location data from the GPS

module for positioning.

 I. Setup 6000S for First Time

To power on your unit, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds until it turns on, when you turn on the

6000S for the first time, you will be required to set up the following information:

 Language (English, Chinese, Japanese)
 Units of Measurement (Metric or Imperial)
 Time zone and Time format

After the setup is completed, you will see the Main Menu screen. Select one of 8 operation Modes to execute

required function.

1. Drag Race Mode

2. Circuit Race Mode

3. Rally Mode

4. GPS Logger Mode

5. History Mode

6. Application Mode

7. GPS mode

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