GPS Locator 107
Operation Manual
www.TMG-FACETS.com
Facets Product Design & Development Ltd.
Taiwan Microwave Group
www.TMG-FACETS.com
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Chapter 1
Installation
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing TMG 107 GPS Locator, one of the most
innovative and sophisticated road safety monitoring devices available
today. Please be sure to read this manual to familiarize yourself with the
features and operation of this product. Enjoy the trip with TMG and drive
safely.
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Be sure that the following items and accessories have been
included with the device. If anything is missing, contact your
dealer.
1. Windshield Bracket with Suction Cups
2. USB Cable
3. Power Cord
4. User’s Manual
It is easy to install the product. No professional help is required.
1. Attach suction cups to bracket.
2. Attach bracket to windshield.
3. Attach device to bracket.
4. Remove device from the bracket to adjust bracket angle if
necessary, then attach device back to bracket.
5. Connect power cord between device and cigarette lighter
socket. Connect it to 12V socket only; 24V power source will
damage the product.
6. Push the red button on the power plug to turn it on. Always turn
it off first when you want to remove the plug.
TMG 107 only takes a 12V power source; A 24V power source will
damage the product.
Caution
!
Motorists are expected to exercise all due caution while using this
product, and to obey all applicable traffic laws. To prevent theft,
always conceal this product before you leave the vehicle.
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Warning
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Features
1. Fixed Pole Speed/ Red Light Camera Alerts
A voice alert is activated while you are approaching a camera spot whose
coordination data is stored in the database. To minimize driver distraction,
107 only reacts to cameras targeting the traffic flow you are in. The
display will start to count down the distance to the spot, and a speeding
alert will be activated if current speed is beyond the local speed limit in the
case of approaching a speed camera spot. You will hear a chime when the
countdown reaches zero. The higher the speed limit is, the longer the
countdown distance will be.
2. Mobile Speed Camera/ Point-to-point Speed Zone Alerts
A voice alert is activated when you are approaching a mobile speed
camera spot or a point-to-point speed zone whose coordination data is
stored in the database.
3. “Drive with Caution” Spots
A voice warning is activated while you are approaching a dangerous
intersection, a school or a railway crossing. School zone warning is only
activated in school zone hours.
4. Highway Exit Voice Reminder
A voice announcement is activated while you are approaching an exit on a
primary highway with grade separated junctions.
5. GPS Time/ Location/ Direction/ Speed Indicators
Please refer to following chapters for more information.
6. User Programmable Spots
User can add speed enforcement spots by him/herself. Please
refer to Operation Guide- Setting up User Spots for more information.
7. Over Speed Warning
A warning is activated once the vehicle exceeds a user defined
speed. Please refer to Operation Guide- Acquiring Additional
Information and Customizing GPS Settings for more information.
8. Battery Voltage Indicator
Please refer to Operation Guide- Acquiring Additional Information
and Customizing GPS Settings for more information.
Chapter 2
Features & Specifications
Specifications
Input: DC 12V
GPS: SiRF III / 1575.42 MHz ± 1.023 MHz
Operation Temperature： - 25 oC ~ + 85 oC
Size: 101*70*23 mm
Weight: 100 g
Material: PC, ABS.
Product Origin: Taiwan
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules: Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Turning On/ Off
Always turn on and off 107 by pressing the red button on the
power plug.
Adjusting Volume
1. Click left button to increase volume.
2. Double-click left button to decrease volume.
3. Press and hold left button to mute.
Setting up User Spots
Use right button to set up user programmable spots.
1. Double-click right button at the spot you want to set up. 107 will
store the data and activate a warning voice next time when you
approach that spot.
2. To delete a user spot, double-click right button while you are
driving in the warning zone of such spot.
3. To delete all user spots, turn 107 off first. Press and hold right
button and turn the power back on.
Adjusting Time
Use right and left buttons to adjust time when daylight saving time
is applied.
1. Click right button to make 107 show and pronounce time.
2. While 107 is pronouncing time, click left button to adjust the
clock forward or double-click left button to adjust the clock backward.
Controls, Connections & Indicators
Chapter 3
Operation
Left
Right
Click
Double-click
Hold
Next
Vol Up/Forward
Function On/Off
Back to Top
User Spot On/Off
User Spot Reset
Hold &
Power-on
Vol Down/Backward
<<Quick Reference>>
Mute
N
W
E
S
Ear Phone
Left
Right
Compass
Time/ Speed/ Distance
Fixed Camera Indicator
USB
DC-IN
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Acquiring Additional Information and Customizing GPS Settings
Use right button to acquire additional information and customize GPS
settings.
1. Click right button while 107 is pronouncing time to make 107 pronounce
GPS location.
2. Click right button while 107 is pronouncing GPS location to make 107
pronounce “Mobile Camera GPS Warning ON”.
3. Double-click right button to turn mobile camera GPS warning off.
Double-click right button to turn mobile camera GPS warning back on.
4. Click right button to make 107 pronounce “Highway Exit On”.
5. Double-click right button to turn highway exit off. Double-click right
button to turn highway exit back on.
6. Click right button to make 107 pronounce “School Zone On”. Doubleclick right button to turn school zone warning off. Double-click right button
to turn school zone warning back on.
7. Click right button to make 107 pronounce “Over speed warning at speed
of XX kilometers per hour”.
8. Use left button to change warning speed from 40 km/h to 200 km/h.
Click left button to increase warning speed. Double-click left button to
decrease warning speed.
9. Click right button to make 107 pronounce “You are speeding”. Doubleclick right button to switch speeding warning to chime. Double-click right
button to switch speeding warning back to voice.
10. Click right button to show battery voltage.
11. Press and hold right button to go back to the top of menu anytime
during the process.
Time
Location
Click Left Button
Mobile Camera GPS Warning
Highway Exit
Overspeed Warning
Speeding Alert
Battery Voltage
05:30
05:00
04:30
........
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
70
60
50
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Voice
Chime
Click Right Button
Hold Right Button
School Zone
ON
OFF
Click Right Button
Click Right Button
Click Right Button
Click Right Button
Click Right Button
Click Right Button
Click Right Button
Double-click
Left Button
Double-click
Right Button
Click Left Button
Double-click
Left Button
Double-click
Right Button
Double-click
Right Button
Double-click
Right Button
Chapter 4
Database Update
Caution
!
We provide free database updates for 107.
Don’t install our database onto any product from other manufacturers.
Beside copyright issues, unauthorized installation will seriously damage
software of such product.
To update database, go to http://www.TMG-FACETS.com and find Database page.
1. The first time you update the database, download following four files
from our website, www.TMG-Facets.com, into a new folder and un-zip
them.
Updater Installation Wizard / Driver 1 / Driver 2 / Database
2. Double click Installation Wizard to install the program GPS_
Update_TMG_Plus onto your computer. Follow the instructions on the
computer display.
3. Connect 107 to your computer through the USB cable.
4.Direct the computer to look for the drivers.
a. Right–click My Computer, click Manage, and then click Device Manager.
b. Under Ports(COM & LPT) or others, double-click AT91.
c. Choose to install drivers. Don’t connect to Windows Update.
d. Choose to select from list.
e. Direct the computer to look for the drivers. OK.
f. Re-start your computer.
5. Lauch Updater.
6. Click “Scan”. The program will search for 107.
7. Click “Test”. The program will test the connection between
computer and 107.
8. Click “Browse” to direct the program to look for the database
you just downloaded.
9. Click “Start”. It will take a few minutes to update the database.
Next time, you only have to download new Database file, connect
107 to your computer then start from step 5.
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Current Software is cpmpatible with Windows 7,
VISTA and XP only.
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Chapter 5
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Devices are designed to give years of trouble-free performance. No
routine maintenance is required.
The most common problems are listed below, along with likely causes
and solutions. If a solution to your problem cannot be found here, contact
your dealer or an authorized Facets Service Agent.
Rectify the reason for the
fuse blowing, then
unscrew the end of power
cord plug and replace the
old fuse with a new 2-amp
one.
The fuse is blown.
Power doesn’t turn on.
Symptom Cause Action
Re-boot the system.
Alerts don’t stop, or the
system doesn’t proceed.
System error.
You can not position your
vehicle, or the positioning
error is large.
Satellite signals are
blocked by obstacles.
Windshield film is too dark.
Keep driving until
reception improves.
Relocate your device.
Ask for professional help
to make a small hole
above the device on the
film.
One Year Limited Warranty
For period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase, Facets Product Design and
Development Limited will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective TMG products
upon delivery to Facets Service Department or an authorized Facets Service Agent, accompanied by
proof of the date of first consumer purchase from an authorized dealer, such as a duplicated copy of
a sales receipt.
The customer has to pay shipping charges to deliver the product for service. The return charge will
be at our expense, if the product is proven to be under warranty. For efficiency reason, be sure to
talk to one of our service representatives first, either through phone, e-mail or forum, before shipping
the product for service. From our experience, most problems can be solved by our representative’s
instructions. Our authorized dealers and service agents can be found on our website at www.TMGFACETS.com
This limited warranty does not apply:
1. To any product damaged by accident;
2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs;
3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are
limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Facets shall not be liable for any incidental,
consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or
cost of installation.
It is the user’s responsibility to use the product prudently and responsibly. This product is intended to
be used only as a travel aid and must not be used for a precise measurement of direction or
distance.
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