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Table of Contents

1. Introduction........................................................................1

Front View.......................................................................................... 2

Back View.......................................................................................... 3

Left Side View.................................................................................... 4

Lower Side View................................................................................. 4

Cradle – Front View............................................................................ 5

Cradle – Back View............................................................................ 5

Cradle Mounting Arm......................................................................... 6

Subscriptions........................................................................................ 8

Warranty................................................................................................. 8

Security.................................................................................................. 8

2. Installation..........................................................................9

Unpacking.............................................................................................. 9

Mounting the Unit.................................................................................. 9

Installing ROAD ANGEL Navigator................................................... 10

Hardwiring........................................................................................ 12

Getting Started.................................................................................... 13

3. Basic Operation................................................................15

Understanding the Display................................................................. 15

Safety Mode..................................................................................... 15

Alert Mode........................................................................................ 16

Muting Audio and Speech Warnings................................................ 16

Alert Types....................................................................................... 17

Getting There....................................................................................... 18

The Safety Screen............................................................................ 20

Navigation Screens.......................................................................... 21

Night Mode....................................................................................... 22

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Page 1: ...USER GUIDE Blackspot Interactive Limited Unit 5 New Rookery Farm Little London Silverstone Northants NN12 8UP Email info blackspot com Web www blackspot com ...

Page 2: ...approach them An accurate GPS speedometer in the display gives you time to adjust your driving to the approaching danger The safety of you and your passengers is our prime consideration and we trust that for all the miles you drive your ROAD ANGEL Navigator will enhance the safety and enjoyment of your journey Join other ROAD ANGEL Navigator users in guarding your life and livelihood We are please...

Page 3: ...Now 7 Subscriptions 8 Warranty 8 Security 8 2 Installation 9 Unpacking 9 Mounting the Unit 9 Installing ROAD ANGEL Navigator 10 Hardwiring 12 Getting Started 13 3 Basic Operation 15 Understanding the Display 15 Safety Mode 15 Alert Mode 16 Muting Audio and Speech Warnings 16 Alert Types 17 Getting There 18 The Safety Screen 20 Navigation Screens 21 Night Mode 22 i ...

Page 4: ...anual Route Editing 26 Using Waypoints 26 Changing Guidance Modes 27 5 Customizing ROAD ANGEL Navigator 28 Navigation Settings 28 Routing 29 Guidance 30 Map 31 Favourites 32 POI Alerts 33 Road Hazard Settings 34 Alerts 35 Distances 36 System Settings 36 Adding and Deleting Danger Zones 37 Deleting zones 37 Adding new locations 37 Adding an Average Speed monitoring section SPECS zone 38 Protecting ...

Page 5: ...ation 44 About Global Positioning Satellites GPS 44 GPS Status 44 ROAD ANGEL Navigator s Database 45 Using ROAD ANGEL Navigator Abroad 45 Speed Cameras and Blackspots 46 9 Accessories 48 10 End User License Agreements 49 NAVTEQ European Data for Portable Navigation Device Applications 49 Software 51 iii ...

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Page 7: ...escue services to your vehicle IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Never attempt to alter settings while you are driving ask a passenger to make any changes or find a suitable and safe place to pull over and park your vehicle ROAD ANGEL Navigator is designed as an aid to safe driving and route navigation always drive within the speed limits and traffic regulations taking account of the road conditions an...

Page 8: ...er LED On Suspend Store Button Press to enter new zones see page 37 Delete Button Press to remove alert zone from database see page 37 Display Shows speed satellite reception and indicates type of hazard see page 16 Volume UP Volume DOWN Night Mode Day Mode Menu ...

Page 9: ...radle Registration information See page 7 Mounting catch Locates and secures ROAD ANGEL Navigator in its cradle Reset button GPS Receiver Before use raise the antennae and ensure it has a clear view of the sky Note The Unit cannot be inserted into its cradle unless the antennae is raised ...

Page 10: ...le GPS Antennae socket Use to connect external GPS antennae required in vehicles with UV windscreens SD Card Slot Contains all software do not remove Power switch Slide switch to turn unit On Off Note Unit is supplied with power switched off Cradle connector Extends sound and power connectivity to cradle ...

Page 11: ...er on Release Lock Press and hold down to release ROAD Angel Navigator from the cradle Volume Adjusts volume of sound from cradle s internal speaker Power Connector Connects to cigar lighter socket using supplied cable Mounting Arm Connector Speaker Used by unit when in cradle ...

Page 12: ...rm in place Suction Lever Applies or releases suction to fix to windscreen Vertical Adjuster Use to adjust angle of cradle to windscreen and dashboard Horizontal Adjuster Use to adjust horizontal position of cradle e g to face driver or passenger Cradle Flange Slides into slot on rear of cradle ...

Page 13: ...ick on the Product Registration link The Product Registration form is displayed 3 Enter your ROAD ANGEL Navigator s serial number You can find this on the base of the unit 4 Click on the Next button Once your details have been entered you will be prompted to download the update software directly to your PC The registration process normally takes one full working day you can then use the software t...

Page 14: ...criptions Warranty Your ROAD ANGEL Navigator is guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase from all defects that occur with normal use If your unit fails to perform as specified in these instructions please visit http www blackspot com warranty Security Owing to the high number of thefts we strongly suggest you remove your ROAD ANGEL Navigator and its bracket from view when you leave your v...

Page 15: ...ntenna and requires a clear view of the sky to receive information from GPS satellites We highly recommend that ROAD ANGEL Navigator is positioned in the centre of the front windscreen low down just above the dashboard If screen glare is a problem in this position try installing the unit beside the driver s A pillar Check that the GPS reception operates correctly in this position If you want to in...

Page 16: ... with the vehicle towards the driver or towards the passenger Tighten the knob to lock in place 2 Hold the suction cup against the windscreen Rotate the lever clockwise to apply suction For maximum adhesion it may help to dampen the suction cup beforehand 3 Take the power lead and plug it into the socket on the rear of the cradle Don t connect the other end to the cigar lighter socket yet 4 Slide ...

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Page 18: ...he ROAD ANGEL Navigator To hardwire ROAD ANGEL Navigator into your vehicle purchase a cigar socket wire this into the power system and use with the supplied cable Consult an auto electrician if you are unsure how to carry out this procedure as incorrect hardwiring may affect the validity of vehicle and product warranty Consult vehicle manufacturer if in doubt 12 ...

Page 19: ...r see page 2 ROAD ANGEL Navigator displays the following screen If you have not updated your ROAD ANGEL Navigator the display illuminates red and prompts you to Please register your ROAD ANGEL Navigator and execute an update Any key to continue Press any button to clear this screen When you have updated ROAD ANGEL Navigator this message will not appear again 4 The display illuminates blue and show...

Page 20: ...ry will be charged sufficiently for it to be able to memorise its position Subsequent starts will acquire satellites within 1 2 minutes 5 When ROAD ANGEL Navigator has established its position the display shows your speed 0 if you are stationary Your unit is now ready for use 14 ...

Page 21: ...ut Speed Measurement ROAD ANGEL Navigator calculates your vehicle speed from GPS data The speed is updated every second and at a constant speed is highly accurate If you are accelerating or decelerating the displayed value will lag behind the actual speed by a small margin You may find a difference between the reading on your vehicle s speedometer and ROAD ANGEL Navigator This is because all vehic...

Page 22: ...OW THE SPEED LIMIT AND TAKE ACCOUNT OF DRIVING CONDITIONS When you have passed the danger ROAD ANGEL Navigator returns to standby mode Muting Audio and Speech Warnings You can stop audio and speech warnings temporarily when you are in a danger zone or permanently from Standby mode To temporarily mute audio and speech warnings when in a danger zone tap the warning symbol When you have passed out of...

Page 23: ...on remains on screen whilst you are inside the enforcement zone Blackspot You are approaching an accident black spot an area identified by the police and local authorities School Optional setting You are near a Primary school see Alerts on page 35 Secondary schools and other educational establishments are not recorded in the database Congestion Optional setting You are approaching a congestion cha...

Page 24: ... of different ways to specify the destination Address Enter a new address Home Enter your home address Work Enter your work address Favourite Select a previously visited destination Junction Enter the name of a road junction see page 24 Postcode Enter your destination s postcode POI Search for a Point of Interest see page 24 Latitude Longitude Enter a Latitude Longitude point see page 25 18 ...

Page 25: ...the ABC button to enter letters or the 123 button to enter numerals 6 ROAD ANGEL Navigator helps you find your destination by listing its best guess throughout the procedure At any time you can select a choice from its list When you have finished tap the Next button 7 Type a name to identify the selected destination optional Tap the Next button The Going To screen is displayed again with your dest...

Page 26: ...se this to create a new trip select a destination or start driving to the displayed destination Safety mode Display the Driver Safety screen Map mode Change the display mode from the safety screen to a 2D or 3D map Shows your current position as a pink arrow and indicates the next turn with a yellow arrow ROAD ANGEL Navigator scales the map so that your current position and the next turn are alway...

Page 27: ... of travel indicated by a pink arrow Turns in your route are shown by yellow arrows You can change the scale of the map or scan across it by dragging your finger across the area or in the direction of interest 3D Map Mode Itinerary Shows an aerial perspective map As in the 2D Map mode your position and direction is indicated by a pink arrow You can scale the map or scan across it by dragging your ...

Page 28: ...med display and a darker map style to reduce glare while driving at night ROAD ANGEL Navigator switches to Night mode automatically it determines the transition time from your current time zone and the date You can also switch between day and night modes by pressing the left arrow on the directional pad 22 ...

Page 29: ...the best route to get you from one stop to the next Make sure you enter the stops in reverse order and that your final destination is the last top stop Rearranging Stops To rearrange a list of stops tap on any stop in your itinerary and select Move Up or Move Down from the pop up menu You can use the same menu to delete one or all of the stops in the itinerary Optimizing Stops To make your journey...

Page 30: ...en you have finished tap on Next 3 Choose how ROAD ANGEL Navigator searches for the POI Along current route Near current location Near a city enter the county and postcode when prompted 4 Tap on Next ROAD ANGEL Navigator searches its database and displays a list of the best matches to the criteria you have entered 5 To preview the location of a POI tap on it and then tap on Map 6 To extend your se...

Page 31: ...the location optional and then tap on Finish The location is added as a destination to the Going To screen Making a Detour There are three ways you can change the route to your destination Using ROAD ANGEL Navigator s automatic detour feature Manually editing your route in Itinerary mode Creating a detour with waypoints Automatic Detour 1 Tap on the Detour button ROAD ANGEL Navigator calculates a ...

Page 32: ...o practical alternative 5 You can return to your original route at any time by tapping on the Cancel button Using Waypoints A route can consist of any number of intermediate stops see page 23 You can use additional stops as waypoints to create a diversion to ROAD ANGEL Navigator s default route To create a waypoint 1 Create a route to your destination on the Going To screen see page 18 entering ea...

Page 33: ...rections are modified for pedestrian use ROAD ANGEL Navigator provides direct line directions and distance measurement to your destination Planning Allows you to use ROAD ANGEL Navigator for pre trip planning or as a reference guide You can use the maps to create trip itineraries for later use This mode does not require GPS reception To change mode 1 Tap on 2 Select Guidance Mode from the menu 3 C...

Page 34: ...enus Routing Adjust the way that ROAD ANGEL Navigator chooses a route to a selected destination Guidance Change the way ROAD ANGEL Navigator directs you to your destination Map Settings for map display and control Favourites Delete routes from your Favourites Home and Work lists POI Alerts Change the way that ROAD ANGEL Navigator alerts you to points of interest POI such as Airports Restaurants an...

Page 35: ...se whether ROAD ANGEL Navigator selects the quickest based on road quality terrain and speed restrictions or the shortest route based on the shortest distance on good roads Quickest Shortest Routing Options Additional routing options choose a route avoiding toll roads None Avoid Tolls Distance Unit Select the displayed distance unit miles or kilometres Miles Kilometres 29 ...

Page 36: ...tor announces turn information Choose from up to three set distances 2 miles 1mile and 0 3 mile 2 1 0 3 mile all on Just Ahead Adjustable distance time setting for route announcement as you approach a turning 5sec 100ft Custom display Choose from a number of display options for the guidance mode ETA speed elevation heading current time nearest town nearest major road nearest crossing current road ...

Page 37: ...ching and whether point of interest information is displayed Automatic Day Night Mode Display POIs Map Control Select either zoom or drag mode In zoom mode if you drag your finger or a stylus across the map ROAD ANGEL Navigator increases the scale of the map to show the selected area in Drag mode the same action will cause the map to move in the dragged direction without a change of scale Box Zoom...

Page 38: ...utes To delete one or more destinations 1 Choose the location of the routes to be deleted tap on the Favourite Home or Work option button All routes in the chosen category are listed 2 Tap on the route you want to delete 3 Tap on the Delete One button If you want to remove all the listed routes tap on the Delete All button Note The favourites list holds up to 50 routes Beyond this new routes repla...

Page 39: ...t one category from the list Airport Automotive Maintenance Custom Education Institution Emergency Medical Facilities and Buildings Gas Stations Hotels Restaurants Retail Outlets Sport Recreation Travel Transportation Visitor Attractions 4 In several of these categories there are also further options listed in the Types box For example in the Facilities Buildings category there are the following t...

Page 40: ...sion After several seconds of inactivity on a menu screen the display will return to normal mode Use the on screen buttons to view and edit system settings The following sections list all the editable properties in each of the menu categories View the next menu category or property View the previous menu category or property Open the displayed menu and view the first property Edit the displayed pr...

Page 41: ...0 60 80 100 Safety Alert single beep Switch alert on or off as each proximity bar counts up it will emit a single beep Off On Blackspot alert Switch Blackspot alerts on or off Off On School zone alert Switch School alerts on or off Off On Congestion zone alert Switch Congestion zone entry warnings on or off Off On Overspeed alert Set a speed at which the unit will warn if you exceed the speed Off ...

Page 42: ...the appearance of the display its contrast and the speed units in use You can also adjust the clock and view technical information about your ROAD ANGEL Navigator the serial number and firmware version Property Details Options factory setting shown in bold Backlight brightness Adjust the brightness of the ROAD ANGEL Navigator display 0 20 40 60 80 100 Speed units Change displayed speed between mph...

Page 43: ...n has been deleted it can only be restored by re entering the location see Adding new locations below or by requesting a factory reset for your next update email support blackspot com with your serial number and contact details Note By using a factory reset all your personally stored locations will be lost Adding new locations You may add new locations to the FIXED MOBILE AVERAGE BLACKSPOT and SCH...

Page 44: ...s now stored If you press STORE by mistake you have the option to cancel by pressing the MENU button Protecting and Cleaning Cleaning the case Your unit is made from tough polycarbonate moulded plastic and is designed to withstand normal daily handling Only clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth Do not use solvents or a wet cloth Cleaning the screen When cleaning the LCD display avoid pressing to...

Page 45: ...ations using the recorded form request service We recommend that you update your ROAD ANGEL Navigator on a regular basis as safety camera locations are constantly changing With new locations being added and old cameras being removed we recommend a monthly update If you are a high mileage motorist using unfamiliar roads you may want to update your database weekly You should also update the database...

Page 46: ...OAD ANGEL Navigator is updated from the the central database Any additions you have made to your database are downloaded for confirmation and possible inclusion in future updates You may need to configure your firewall or Internet Security software to allow the update software access to the Internet Please refer to your product support guide ROAD ANGEL Navigator s updating software in action 40 ...

Page 47: ...ws satellite symbol but the five bars fail to light up see page 13 1 Check the position of your ROAD ANGEL Navigator in the car it must have a clear view of the sky to acquire GPS data 2 Are you in a built up area If so move to an area clear of tall buildings or overhanging trees 3 If this is the first time the unit has been switched on it may take up to 45 minutes to acquire a signal 4 Power down...

Page 48: ... unit irrespective of the volume level the unit will sound If you can hear this then the volume has been adjusted to minimum a Press the MENU button on the front of the unit see page 2 b Tap the OPEN button and then NEXT to view the Camera alert volume setting c Tap the EDIT button to edit the value d Tap ADJUST repeatedly until the display shows the required value e Tap on the STORE button to sav...

Page 49: ...n updated recently The camera may have been removed from the database 2 ROAD ANGEL Navigator may be warning you about a camera on a parallel road very close to the road you are travelling on If this is the case the proximity bars may switch off before they go all the way to maximum This problem is more likely to occur if your ROAD ANGEL Navigator is set to a long alert distance setting Try reducin...

Page 50: ...en roads are close together ROAD ANGEL Navigator may place you on the wrong road If this happens keep driving and ROAD ANGEL Navigator will automatically correct itself when it has a better fix or when the road network simplifies ROAD ANGEL Navigator may lose the GPS satellite signal temporarily owing to tunnels tall buildings bridges dense foliage or adverse weather conditions When you are clear ...

Page 51: ...ard locations added each month we suggest that you update your ROAD ANGEL Navigator monthly see Updating the Database on page 39 If you are a high mileage driver using unfamiliar roads we recommend weekly updates To qualify for database updates 1 Register your ROAD ANGEL Navigator with Blackspot Interactive Ltd You cannot update the database until you have registered see page 7 2 Purchase a valid ...

Page 52: ...ar number plate ROAD ANGEL Navigator relies on up to date database information for detection TruVelo Measures vehicle speed using sensor strips in the road and photographs the front of a speeding vehicle along with the driver Uses an infra red flash ROAD ANGEL Navigator relies on up to date database information for detection SPECS Takes a digital photograph of your vehicle at the start point and t...

Page 53: ... rear of the vehicle Uses a flash module for night time operation ROAD ANGEL Navigator relies on up to date database information for detection Traffiphot Uses pressure sensors in the road similar to Speedmaster see below to measure vehicle speed and photographs the rear of any speeding vehicle Not to be confused with red light cameras ROAD ANGEL Navigator relies on up to date database information ...

Page 54: ...you whenever you are within 250 metres of a primary school 9 Accessories The following table lists the accessories available for ROAD ANGEL Navigator Please visit the ROAD ANGEL Navigator online shop at www blackspot com for more details Item Details Dual Lock Two piece recloseable fastener 12v Cigar Lead Straight 2 5 metre with standard fused cigar plug 12v Cigar Lead Sprung 1 5 metre extendable ...

Page 55: ...t to otherwise reproduce copy modify decompile disassemble or reverse engineer any portion of this Data and may not transfer or distribute it in any form for any purpose except to the extent permitted by mandatory laws Restrictions Except where you have been specifically licensed to do so by BLACKSPOT INTERACTIVE LTD and without limiting the preceding paragraph you may not a use this Data with any...

Page 56: ...LOSS INJURY OR DAMAGES DIRECT OR INDIRECT WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OR POSSESSION OF THE INFORMATION OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFIT REVENUE CONTRACTS OR SAVINGS OR ANY OTHER DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS INFORMATION ANY DEFECT IN THE INFORMATION OR THE BREACH OF THESE TERMS OR CONDITIONS WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRA...

Page 57: ...tant at a time Your licence to use the Software is subject to you complying with the terms of this Licence A licence is required for each installation of the Software unless the Software is i installed temporarily on a computer during the repair or maintenance of the computer and or PDA on which the Software is normally installed and ii is immediately deleted from such computer PDA as soon as thos...

Page 58: ...ion NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS SET OUT IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY BLACKSPOT INTERACTIVE LTD DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE IS ERROR FREE BLACKSPOT INTERACTIVE LTD DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS Som...

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