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NEW VEHICLE SETUP
The DashDAQ was designed to be used on any OBDII vehicle. OBDII vehicles have many “signals” or “parameters” that can be viewed.
Each vehicle to which the DashDAQ is connected will have a different set of parameters or signals available. Run the Find Signals
function every time the DashDAQ is plugged into a different vehicle. If this is not done for each vehicle, parameters may show up on the
signal list that do not work and parameters that are available may not be displayed.
The New Vehicle setup:
1. Plug DashDAQ into the vehicle.
2. Turn the vehicle’s key to the on position. The engine does not need to be started.
3. Turn on the DashDAQ.
4. Go to the DashDAQ main menu. Tap [Setup], tap [Devices].
5. Tap [Find Signals].
6. Follow the on-screen instructions. When DashDAQ lists how many signals were found, DashDAQ has finished.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 every time DashDAQ is connected to a new vehicle.
DISPLAY DIMMER/DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
The DashDAQ has a built in light sensor that adjusts the screen brightness according to its surroundings DashDAQ comes setup to
automatically change the brightness of the screen, however the automatic dimmer can be turned off or set a specific brightness level.
1. Tap on [Setup] menu,
2. Tap on [Display]
3. Tap on [Brightness]
AUTO POWER OFF
The DashDAQ has an automatic power down feature that shuts down the DashDAQ when the vehicle is turned off. This feature watches
for Generic OBDII signals and automatically shuts the DashDAQ when no signals are observed from the OBDII connector. To enable Auto
Power Off:
1. Tap on [Setup] from the Main Menu.
2. Tap on [Power].
3. Tap on desired time for shutdown after key is turned off.
4. Tap [Ok].
GPS NAVIGATION SETUP
The DashDAQ can be purchased with or without GPS navigation. If a DashDAQ is purchased without GPS navigation, the GPS navigation
kit can be purchased separately.
If you purchased a DashDAQ along with a GPS kit:
1. Insert the navigation SD card.
2. Connect the antenna cable to DashDAQ, and place the antenna on your vehicle dashboard for signal reception.
3. Turn on your DashDAQ and tap on the GPS icon.