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III. Updating your Stinger 

 

Stinger updates are installed using the Stinger Desktop software on your computer 

and the Stinger USB flash drive that is provided with your Stinger VIP. To update your 

Stinger with the latest software, first open up the Stinger Desktop software. The Stinger 

Desktop application is available at StingerRadarUSA.com for free. 

 

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Summary of Contents for VIP

Page 1: ... US VIP User Manual Version 1 0 Updated 20 12 2014 ...

Page 2: ... Thank you for choosing Stinger We sincerely hope you enjoy your new Stinger VIP the most advanced radar detector the most powerful laser jammer and the smartest car computer ever built ...

Page 3: ...ponents II Installation III Updating your Stinger IV Radar V Laser Protection VI Trip Data Logger VII SpotList Red Light and Speed Cameras VIII Service and Support A Troubleshooting FAQ B Service C Warranty ...

Page 4: ...I Components VIP Display Display Mounting Bracket HD Antenna Computer Centre Enhanced Extension Box EB 12 Laser Square HD Transmitter and Receiver Laser Analyser Box LAB Extension Box EB 01 ...

Page 5: ...nstall your Stinger Carefully connect the Stinger components Any wiring mistake and or incorrect connection can cause the Stinger to be nonfunctional or malfunction unpredictably Figure 2 1 illustrates how the Stinger components should be connected Follow this diagram with EXTREME CARE as correct installation of the Stinger is crucial for its proper function We cannot anticipate how your Stinger V...

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Page 9: ...B Key to allow for updates Place the Extension Box EB 01 horizontally as depicted under the bonnet in a reasonably humidity free location Connect the module to the TRANSMITTING LASER OUTPUT port of the Laser Analyser Box Do not yet close the lid of the Extension Box Place the Enhanced Extension Box EB 12 horizontally as depicted under the bonnet in a reasonably humidity free location Connect the m...

Page 10: ...it For maximum performance please make sure the heat sinks on the back of the HD Antenna have sufficient air flow to provide proper cooling If mounting in a foam bumper be sure there is at least 1 2 inch of empty space behind the heat sinks Place the Laser Analyser Box horizontally as depicted under the hood in a reasonably humidity free location Connect the Laser Analyser Box extension output to ...

Page 11: ...ndshield it is better to place the antenna outside the cabin of the car for instance in a space at the top end of the bonnet Connect the cable of the antenna to the GPS port of the Computer Centre Place the VIP Display Holder at a convenient location for the driver Connect the module to the DISPLAY port of the Computer Centre Place the VIP Display on the VIP Display Holder ...

Page 12: ...s After all the cables have been connected it is important to close the boxes see steps 2 and 5 in a water resistant manner Place the cables in the holes of the opposite facing rubber seals see example This prevents moisture from getting into the box Next place the rubber seals with the now inserted cables into the slot as depicted in the example on the left Make sure the rubbers are pushed down a...

Page 13: ...top software on your computer and the Stinger USB flash drive that is provided with your Stinger VIP To update your Stinger with the latest software first open up the Stinger Desktop software The Stinger Desktop application is available at StingerRadarUSA com for free Figure 3 1 ...

Page 14: ...nger USB drive eject the drive from your computer Take the USB drive with you into your car and power on the Stinger Connect the USB drive to the Stinger and after a few seconds the display should alert you that an update has been detected and will prompt you to install the update Confirm the install and wait for the update to install on your Stinger VIP DO NOT UNPLUG THE USB DRIVE WHILE THE STING...

Page 15: ... the Stinger alert behaviour when a radar source is detected ahead of your vehicle The Stinger does not jam radar as this is illegal in the US according to the Communications Act of 1934 Sec 333 Mute button Figure 4 1 Instantaneous Speed SpeedSense Limit Bearing Time Signal Type Radar Type and Frequency Radar Scope indicates direction of the source Signal Strength ...

Page 16: ...our vehicle respectively Because door openers and other consumer electronics also operate using electromagnetic spectra in the same frequency range as police radar equipment FalseList was created to prevent unnecessary and annoying alerts From the Radar screen simply set FalseList to On Figure 4 2 Figure 4 3 ...

Page 17: ...to defeat newer generations of guns as they are released Figure 5 1 illustrates how the Stinger responds to a LIDAR source in front of your vehicle Similarly Figure 5 2 shows the Stinger detecting LIDAR being fired from behind your vehicle Note the change in the Laser Scope Signal Type Laser Scope indicates direction of incoming LIDAR LaserShield Countdown Figure 5 1 Figure 5 2 ...

Page 18: ...ilt in GPS system the Stinger can alert you to known speed traps and red light cameras To access this setting tap the Stinger S button to access the Main Menu screen From there tap the Settings button then tap the Fixed Locations button From the Fixed Locations screen you can choose whether or not you want your Stinger VIP to automatically alert you when you approach a fixed spot such as a Red Lig...

Page 19: ... If there is an incorrect spot entry in the Spotlist database any user may remove an entry simply and quickly by pressing the Remove fixed spot button shown in Figure 7 2 Figure 7 1 Figure 7 2 ...

Page 20: ...ction in further iterations of this manual as our product develops in the marketplace B Service Contact technical support at 1 844 723 2787 with any questions or concerns regarding your Stinger VIP device C Warranty All Stinger products carry a two year Limited Warranty covering defects in quality and or workmanship This warranty does not cover installation removal or misuse by any operator includ...

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