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If you would like to exit the Menu screen at any time press and hold the MUTE/MENU button for approximately 2 seconds. If no 
buttons are pressed for a period of five seconds the unit will automatically exit the Menu and return to your chosen standby display.

3. Adjusting the Volume

The Pantera has an adjustable volume for controlling the loudness of the audible alert. To increase the volume simply use the UP/
DOWN button in the centre of the unit. Press the front of the button to lower the volume or press the back of the button to increase 
it.

4. MUTE/MENU Button

This button has two functions. The Mute function is used to to temporarily MUTE an alert. When the button is pressed and held for 
two seconds it allows you access to the Menu for further configuration of your unit.

5. Cancel Button

If during an alert you decide that you would like to cancel it simply press and hold the MUTE/MENU button. The display will 
automatically return to the Standby screen and the device will be ready to alert you to the next GPS coordinate or laser source.

6. Alert Pattern 

Fixed Speed Safety Cameras 

As you approach a fixed speed safety camera the unit will begin to emit a voice alert or your chosen audible alert at your preset alert 
distance. As you move closer to the fixed speed safety camera the ‘beeping’ will quicken. At the same time the display will indicate 

the speed limit at that location and will then begin to count down the distance in 50 metre increments to that location. 

Automute 

When your device alerts you to a location, rather than continually beeping through the alert, it simply beeps at your selected volume 
for five seconds and then automatically mutes the sound to volume level 3 until you are out of range of the source. This allows you to 
receive a brief audible alert instead of a continuous one. 

If you would like to change the alert to a visual alert only press the MUTE/MENU button to temporarily turn off the sound. 

SPECs Safety Camera Systems 

Due to the fact that the SPECs system incorporates a series of cameras that monitor a vehicles speed over a fixed distance, a different 
alert pattern has been devised to ensure that your concentration is maintained throughout the danger zone. 

When approaching the first camera in the SPECs system your Pantera will begin to alert you at your chosen preset alert distance with 
the display indicating ‘SPEC’ and emitting either a voice or your chosen audible alert. The display will then change to indicate the 

speed limit at this point and then count down the remaining distance in 50 metre increments to the location of the camera. 

Once you have passed the first camera the unit will then emit an audible alert and will alternate the display showing ‘SPECs’ and the 
speed limit every five seconds to remind you that you are still within the SPECs system. 

Whilst travelling within a SPECs series, your Pantera will provide both an audible and visual alert 250m before each camera. If after 

twenty seconds you do not pass another camera, the alert will automatically ‘Time Out’ and the alert will finish. If the unit ‘Times 
Out’ and you then approach the next camera in the SPECs series however, the unit will alert you to that location at your preset alert 
distance. 

Please Note: If you join a road in the middle of a SPECs series you will automatically get a visual and audible alert, 250m before 
the first camera that you pass. 

If you would like to change the alert to a visual alert only press the MUTE/CANCEL button to temporarily turn off the sound. If at any 
time you would like to stop the alert, simply press and hold the MUTE/CANCEL button. 

 

Summary of Contents for Pantera

Page 1: ...User manual ...

Page 2: ...ally hazardous stretch of road or danger spot The Pantera connects quickly and easily to your PC so that you can download the database in a matter of minutes internet connection required Please note that a certain level of system hardware and software are required on your PC see the section Software CD later in this manual Once the database has been downloaded your Pantera compares your position u...

Page 3: ...or the first time 2 Standby Screen 3 Adjusting the Volume 14 4 MUTE MENU Button 5 Cancel Button 6 Alert Pattern 7 Saving New Coordinates 15 8 Deleting Stored Coordinates Page Features and Settings 16 1 Schools 2 High Risk Zones 3 Set Time 4 Voice 5 Audio 6 Speed Limit 17 6 Speed Unit Motorcycle Installation Troubleshooting 19 Specification 21 Snooper Accessories Price List 22 Service under Warrant...

Page 4: ...een suction cup bracket 1 x USB PC connection lead 1 x Power lead with cigarette lighter socket adaptor 1 x CD ROM inc User Manual Speed trap database updater software PLEASE NOTE Due to our desire to continually improve our products the specification may change without notice ...

Page 5: ...tures 1 8 7 2 3 5 4 6 9 1 Charger socket 2 Power switch 3 Mute Menu button 4 LED text display 5 Up Down Button 6 New location Select 7 Bracket mounting slot 8 Earphone socket earphone not included 9 USB computer interface socket ...

Page 6: ...ter socket using the power cable supplied 5 Power the unit on by moving the switch on the left hand side of the unit to the on position 6 The display will read Start and will then begin to seach for satellite connection Once the unit has established GPS connection the display will show your current speed Note Pantera can only connect successfully to GPS if it has a clear view of the sky 7 Standard...

Page 7: ...unit should normally be activated within 30 minutes of registration Please Note To register your Pantera you will need the serial number of your unit and you are required to select a payment method at the time of registration Automated payments can be made using most credit or debit cards Monthly Only 2 99 inc vat Quarterly Only 7 99 inc vat Annually Only 29 99 inc vat Minimum subscription period ...

Page 8: ...supported Software Installation Instructions Place the CD ROM into your DVD or CD ROM drive Your PC should automatically open a window displaying the instructions for installing the software Please follow the instructions carefully the download software MUST be installed first BEFORE installing the USB driver If the CD does not auto run then you will need to launch the CD manually Click on Start a...

Page 9: ... connect to the database server and then download the database The Pantera will then save the data received Once the download is complete the Pantera software will instruct you to disconnect the unit from the PC If you have a Firewall on your computer the software may appear to hang and or your Firewall software will inform you that the Pantera Plus software is trying to access the internet Please...

Page 10: ...e the device when the vehicle is left unattended and to perform downloads Once you have found a suitable location for your Pantera secure it in place using the suction cup windscreen bracket remembering to clean the area where the bracket is going to be positioned thoroughly before hand to ensure good contact More detailed installation instructions follow PLEASE NOTE Be careful to choose a locatio...

Page 11: ...ll as ensuring that you can read the LED text display and reach the controls safely Follow these instructions to mount the unit in this way Install the suction cups onto the bracket by fitting them into the holes if required Clean the area where you wish to position the bracket thoroughly with a good quality glass cleaner Adjust the bracket to the rake of the windscreen by carefully bending it so ...

Page 12: ...tte lighter in your vehicle is functioning correctly Replacing the Fuse If the unit stops operating first check the fuse in the cigarette lighter plug If the fuse has blown follow these steps and replace it with a 2 amp 6 x 30mm fast blow fuse Caution Using a fuse that does not meet these ratings or removing fuse protection can damage your unit the power cable or the vehicles electrical system 1 G...

Page 13: ...of any locations stored in its database A variety of audible and visual alert patterns are explained later on in this section See Features and Settings to personalise your unit As the GPS engine and antenna have never been used before the first Cold start could take anywhere from 15 30 minutes to establish a satellite connection Once initialised subsequent start ups will take less time and eventua...

Page 14: ...e level 3 until you are out of range of the source This allows you to receive a brief audible alert instead of a continuous one If you would like to change the alert to a visual alert only press the MUTE MENU button to temporarily turn off the sound SPECs Safety Camera Systems Due to the fact that the SPECs system incorporates a series of cameras that monitor a vehicles speed over a fixed distance...

Page 15: ...um of 99 coordinates in its memory Troubleshooting Saving New Coordinates When you attempt to save a new coordinate but the display reads Weak Sig it means that your Pantera is not receiving sufficient signal strength to plot the position Please ensure that the Pantera built in GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky the unit is displaying the standby screen and try again When you attempt to save ...

Page 16: ...ose between On or OFF and then press the SELECT button to confirm 3 Set Time Pantera can be configured to display the time on the Standby Screen This reading is generated in Greenwich Mean Time GMT directly from the satellites and is completely accurate However it does not automatically adjust for British Summer Time BST and is required to be adjusted manually The device is supplied with the facto...

Page 17: ...choose which speed measurement method you prefer either miles per hour MPH or kilometres per hour km h The device is supplied with MPH turned on as the factory default setting To adjust the speed measurement type enter the Menu and select Unit then use the UP DOWN to select 1 for KMH or 2 for MPH Once you have chosen your desired setting press the SELECT button Motorcycle Installation The Pantera ...

Page 18: ...d and the wizard will complete the USB driver installation 4 What operating system are you using on your computer The Snooper download software will only work on the following Windows 32 bit operating systems Windows 2000 Windows XP and Windows Vista THE SOFTWAREWILL NOTWORK ONWINDOWS 95 98 98SE and Millennium Apple Macintosh is not supported Windows XP andVista 64bit systems are not supported To ...

Page 19: ...oftware may appear to hang and your Firewall software will inform you that the Updater software is trying to access the internet Please make sure that you grant allow permit unblock access through the Firewall Please read the messages supplied by your Firewall software carefully before choosing your option If you do not allow the program to access the internet through the Firewall the download pro...

Page 20: ...ear section on the windscreen then unfortunately the Pantera will not work in that vehicle The satellite signal temporarily or permanently drops out This may happen temporarily in areas where there are a significant number of tall buildings or trees or whilst driving through a tunnel The signal should only be lost for a few seconds and then quickly reacquired Check that the device has not moved an...

Page 21: ...o 70 C Dimensions Width 80mm Depth 105mm Height 25mm GPS GPS Receiver 50 channel Receiver Acquisition Times Hot 20 sec typical Warm 60 sec typical Cold 120 sec typical Time to Initial Fix 144dBm typical Tracking Sensitivity 160dBm typical Update Rate 1 sec CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECTTYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDINGTOTHE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 22: ... Old Electrical Electronic Equipment applicable in the European Union This symbol on a product or its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste It should be handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical equipment By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative impact on the environme...

Page 23: ...nty return your Pantera via special delivery insured and in suitable packaging to The Returns Department Performance Products Limited Cleaver House Sarus Court Manor Park CheshireWA7 1UL Enclose the following information a Your name address and a full description of the problem b A telephone number where you can be reached during business hours c Your units serial number ...

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