Viewgate VTX900GPS User Manual

USER'S GUIDE

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1. PURPOSE OF THE VTX900GPS GPS DETECTOR

The purpose of the device is to ensure the safe driving conditions,
by warning the driver to Fixed Speed Cameras, Section Controls, Red
Light Cameras and other risks. With its inbuilt Laser- and Radar Sen­sor, the device can detect mobile speedtraps as well. A free and upda­table GPS database ensures that the equipment is always up-to-date.

2. OPERATION OF THE VTX900GPS DEVICE

The device can be turned on with the POWER/VOL knob. Once it is
powered up, the device starts searching connection with the GPS
satellites (while searching, the satellite icon will flash on the left
side of the screen). After the connection is established, the satellite
icon will stop flashing. The device will display the current GPS time
when the car is stationary and the most important information while
on the move (compass, current speed). When a speedcam or other
threat is detected, the device signals to the driver in the selected
language and displays the current distance to the "danger".

Upon detecting a radar signal, the device will state the type of the
signal in the chosen language, display it on the screen and indicates
the remaining distance with a beeping sound. (The more frequent
the beeping sound, the closer the signal is.)

If the Smart Mute function is activated, the device will only give
warnings when the driver is overspeeding. With the Smart Radar
Activation feature ( ), the number of false alarms can be reduced,
because the device will only give warnings when the driver is closing
on a speedtrap that is saved in the database.

WARNING! The Smart Radar Activation function currently works only
in Hungary, if you use it elsewhere, please switch it off.

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3. INSTALLATION

a) Accessories

VTX900GPS

Detector device

Windshield mount

with suction cups

and velcro tape

Cigarette Lighter

Plug Power Cable

Spare fuse USB Cable User’s Guide

HASZNÁLATI ÚTMUTATÓ

b) Finding the perfect location for the device

For the best efficiency, ensure that the top side of the device has a
clear view to the sky and that the backside of the screen is on the
windscreen, facing the engine. Metallic surfaces might disturb the
connection between the VTX900GPS and the satellites and might
interfere with the detection of the radar- and laser signals, there­fore, make sure that there are no such surfaces ahead and above
the device.

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c) Mounting the device

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Mount the bracket on the windscreen.

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Align the bracket until it is horizontal.

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Put the detector into the bracket.

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Attach the power cable to the device.

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Plug the power cable into a 12 V cigarette

lighter socket.
When you leave the vehicle, remove the device from the bracket, in
this way you can avoid solar damages and other dangers.

WARNING! Some manufacturer might place a protective plastic film
on the windscreen of their latest vehicles. The suction caps of the
windshield mounts may leave a mark on these windscreens; there­fore check the user’s guide of your vehicle for information regarding
your windscreen.

d) Setting the device up

USB

POWER/VOL

DC 12V

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The Cigarette Lighter Plug Power Cable
goes into the DC 12V socket.
(Vid: “Accessories”, p.2.)

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The mini USB connector of the USB cable goes to the USB

socket. (Vid: “Accessories”, p.2.)

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Connect the device to the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket (DC

12V) via the cigarette lighter power cable. If this socket is con-

nected to a constant current, the Radar- and Laser Detector will

function even when the car is not moving. However, in this case,

the device will drain the battery in time, therefore, after use,

you should turn the off equipment. If the socket is connected to

the ignition circuit, the Detector will turn off when the ignition

ceases, therefore it will not drain the battery.

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e) Turning the device on

The device can be turned on with the POWER/VOL knob. Once it is
powered up, the device starts searching connection with the GPS
satellites (while searching, the satellite icon will flash on the left
side of the screen). After the connection is established, the satellite
icon will stop flashing. The device will display the current GPS time
when the car is stationary and the most important information while
on the move (compass, current speed). When a camera is detected,
the device signals to the driver in the selected language and displays
the current distance to the speed trap.

The time for finding the GPS signals for the first time may vary de­pending on weather conditions, like the humidity of the air and the
temperature. In cities, signals reflected from certain objects may also
extend the searching time.

When driving in tunnels or near tall buildings, the device may lose
the connection with the satellites and display the text SEARCHING
again, but it will reconnect in time.

4. SPECIFICATIONS

Power: DC 12V

Size: 70*115*35 mm

GPS receiver:

MediaTek MT3337
high sensitivity (-165dBm)

LaserDetection:
ProLaser

II, III, SCS-101-103, etc...

X-band: 9.875 –  9.925 GHz

X-band: 10.500 – 10.550 GHz

Ku-band: 13.425 – 13.475 GHz

K-band: 24.050 – 24.250 GHz

Ka-band: 33.400 – 36.000 GHz

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5. USE OF THE GPS DETECTOR

a) Controls of the VTX900GPS Radar- and Laser Detector

USB

POWER/VOL

DC 12V

DIM/MENU

C/HMUTE MARK

DIM/MENU
button

Windshield
mount
release
button

Radar sensor

Speaker

Laser sensors

MARK button

C/H
button

MUTE button

Display

Laser sensor

Power socket

Power-on / Volume knob

USB socket