Snooper 8100 SERIES User Manual

Snooper 8100 SERIES User Manual

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8100 SERIES with DVB-T2
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6800 SERIES
Portable Satellite Navigation System
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( S6800 & S8100 V1.0 EN 3/21 )

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william ALLAN capewell
March 26, 2025

has the 8100 series a external tv ariel connection

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Mr. Anderson
March 26, 2025

Yes, the Snooper 8100 Series has an external TV antenna connection. The DVB-T2 antenna is located on the upper right-hand side of the device and must be extracted to use the TV function.

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william ALLAN capewell
March 26, 2025

@Mr. Anderson looking to see if a external antenna can be used not the one in the unit.

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Summary of Contents for Snooper 8100 SERIES

  • Page 1 8100 SERIES with DVB-T2 6800 SERIES Portable Satellite Navigation System User manual ( S6800 & S8100 V1.0 EN 3/21 )
  • Page 2 Important - Cable management The unit holder has integrated cable management, this serves two purposes 1. It secures and supports the power cable. During normal operation of the vehicle the unit and/or cable can move . This movement can cause the power connection to be lost and the unit to power off.
  • Page 3 ‘System Requirements & Downloading’ later in this manual. Once the database has been downloaded your Snooper compares your position using its built-in GPS antenna, with the position of every known ‘fixed’ speed monitoring system and accident ‘hotspot’ alerting you both audibly and visually with voice alerts and full colour graphics on the units LCD screen ensuring your highest concentration at all times.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Auto Scale 14 Power Connection & Charging My Speed 15 Charging the internal battery 67 My Speed XL (Syrius ONLY) Powering Snooper using the built-in battery Sharp Curve Alert 17 Satelite Navigation 68 GPS Status Easy Setup Change Map Colour...
  • Page 5: What's Included

    1 x USB Cable 1 x CD ROM 1 x Mounting disk for dash mounting the bracket This user guide explains the functionality of all 4 models of the Snooper, these symbols will illustrate if the feature is relevant to your device Truckmate...
  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Front View 1. Power Button 4. Earphone jack (Earphones not included) Press and hold to switch on or off. 5. Micro-SD Card Slot Hold for 10 seconds to switch off. 6. Video In socket ** 2. Bluetooth hands free microphone 7.
  • Page 7 Overview Rear and side view 4. Earphone jack (Earphones not included) 8. Speaker 5. Micro-SD Card Slot 9. Reset button 6. Video In socket ** 10. Serial number label 7. USB Socket 11. TV Antenna (S8100 ONLY ) Return to contents ( S6800 &...
  • Page 8: Registering

    Registering IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE USING. To enable to locate Fixed Speed Cameras and Accident Black spots you will have to register and download the AURA™ Camera Database. Register Online Go to the official website www.snooperneo.co.uk and register your unit online. Please Note: To register, you will need the serial number of your unit which can be found on the back of the device.
  • Page 9: Quick Start Guide To Navigation

    Quick Start Guide to Navigation 1. Take the Snooper outside so that the GPS receiver can locate your position. This may take between 15 - 30 minutes the first time. When satellite lock is achieved, the screen will display your current position on its map in a ‘3D’ navigation view.
  • Page 10 The navigation view will now be displayed, but with the route now highlighted for you. As you approach a specific turn in the calculated route, Snooper will advise you what to do. For example, “After 200 yards, turn left”, followed by “Now turn left”.
  • Page 11: Start Up

    To launch the CD manually: Click on ‘Start’ and then ‘Run’ . In the dialogue box that opens click on ‘Browse’ – another dialogue box will open. Locate your CD ROM or DVD drive (drive letter is normally D) using the ‘Look in’ option and select ‘Snooper’ from the lower portion of the dialogue box.
  • Page 12: Downloading The Aura™ Camera Database

    The download process is as follows: The software will display the serial number of the Snooper and a green progress bar will start to progress across the screen. ●...
  • Page 13: Installing Snooper

    Pictures are for illustrative purposes only. Please Note: Only use the cigarette lighter power cable provided with Snooper. Snooper operates on 5V and using any other cigarette lighter power cable will damage your device and void the warranty.
  • Page 14: Power Connection & Charging

    2. Plug the other end of the cigarette lighter adaptor into your vehicles cigarette lighter socket. 3. Press and hold the standby power switch on the top of Snooper for two seconds to switch the device ON (Note: The device will power up automatically if there is power being supplied by the vehicle power cable).
  • Page 15: Charging The Internal Battery

    Powering Snooper using the built-in battery Once Snooper is fully charged, it is ready for use. Press and hold the power switch on the top of the unit for 2 seconds to switch on the device. Note: the battery is designed to be a back up ONLY and Snooper recommends that the the navigation device is powered from the vehicle charger when in use.
  • Page 16 USB or external power source.. WARNING: PLEASE DO NOT USE OR LEAVE SNOOPER IN EITHER WET OR HUMID CONDITIONS, OR IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES, AS THIS COULD PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE UNIT AND THE BATTERY. WHEN NOT IN USE DO NOT LEAVE THE UNIT ATTACHED TO THE WINDSCREEN, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE WEATHER IS WARM, TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE UNIT AND ALSO REDUCE THE RISK OF THEFT.
  • Page 17: Satelite Navigation

    Snooper needs to acquire a minimum of four satellites in order to work. Once this has been achieved Snooper will ascertain your position and this will be indicated by a green arrow icon on the on-screen map and the GPS signal strength will be shown in the bottom right hand corner of the display.
  • Page 18 My Speed The speed limit of nearly every road across Europe can now be clearly displayed on your Snooper at all times. Choose between speed limits for cars and advisory speed limits for trucks, motor homes and caravans from 3.5t and over.
  • Page 19 Additional warning or information pop ups will appear at the bottom left hand corner of the screen. If lane guidance is displayed then the warning pop ups will be displayed at the top left hand side of the screen. Restrictions Warning Steep road up ahead No U-turn for trucks...
  • Page 20: Volume

    Your chosen settings will now be saved and will appear on the screen each time you use Snooper. If you want to switch between your Current Speed and the Atomic Clock or the Estimated Time of Arrival and Time to Destination during your journey simply touch the screen where either piece of information is displayed and the unit will display the alternate setting and vice versa.
  • Page 21: Setting Vehicle Parameters Ventura

    Setting up vehicle parameters For Ventura to calculate a route suitable for your vehicle it needs to know certain information about the vehicle itself such as its height, weight and width. It is possible to save the settings of 10 different vehicles. Follow these instructions to enter your vehicles details.
  • Page 22 Environmental settings or Low Emission Zones (LEZ) Low Emission Zones (LEZs) are areas or roads where the most polluting vehicles are restricted from entering. This means that vehicles are banned, or in some cases charged, if they enter the LEZ when their emissions are over a set level. Vehicle emissions are classified by Euro Standards (1-6) for the vehicles that they affect.
  • Page 23 Setting up vehicle parameters For Truckmate to calculate a route suitable for your vehicle it needs to know certain information about the vehicle itself such as its height, weight and width. It is possible to save the settings of 10 different trucks. Follow these instructions to enter your vehicles details.
  • Page 24 Passage forbidden through tunnels of category C, D and E C5000D Carriage where the total net explosive mass per transport unit exceeds 5000 kg: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category C, D and E; does not exceed 5000kg: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category D and E Tank carriage: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category C, D and E;...
  • Page 25: Planning A Route

    ● Press the ‘Find by post code’ icon. ● ● If you have the European version of Snooper, you will need to select ● ● the ‘Country’ first BEFORE typing the postcode. (If the correct country is already displayed, go to the next step). Use the arrow keys on the right of the display to scroll up and down the country options.
  • Page 26: Find By City

    ● ● As you begin to input the city name, Snooper will automatically prompt you with a list of possible matches. If you can see the name of the destination you are searching for in the lower window, you can select it easily by pressing that name with your finger. If you wish...
  • Page 27: Home

    Press the ‘Home’ icon. ● ● Snooper will display details of the destination and offer a ‘Go’ button and a ‘Route Option’ button. Press ‘Go’ to begin your journey. Return to contents ( S6800 & S8100 V1.0 EN 3/21 )
  • Page 28: Office

    3.5 Recent Route or Clear route Snooper automatically stores the last route that has been calculated, so that if you wish to return to that address you do not have to re-input all the details again. To use this function: ●...
  • Page 29: Multi-Route

    Multi-route With Snooper you have the facility to enter more than one destination at a time (for instance if you wish to visit other locations before reaching your ultimate destination). You can store up to seven multi-routes, with up to sixteen destinations within each multi- route.
  • Page 30 If you are happy with the start position, you can now begin to enter the data of your first destination. If you want to change the start position, press ‘Change Start’. You can then select how you want to find your start position Press ‘Add’...
  • Page 31 ‘OK’ and the unit will calculate your route to the next stage in the multi-route from your current position. Note: If Snooper is turned ‘OFF’ and then ‘ON’ during a multi-route journey the device will retain the current route and ask you if you wish to continue with the current destination or with the next stage of the destination or to cancel the multi-route.
  • Page 32 3.6.4 Auto arrange Multi-route Once you create a multi-route Snooper can arrange the multi-route into a logical order by pressing the icon Before After 1. Add an additional destination to Multi-route 2. Save the Multi-route without making any further changes.
  • Page 33: Find By Favourites

    Recent destination Snooper is capable of storing the last 40 routes that have been calculated, so that if you wish to return to an address you do not have to re-input the details again.
  • Page 34: Find By Points Of Interest (Poi)

    Find by POI (points of interest) If you would like to calculate a route to a hotel, airport, restaurant or even a golf course Snooper can calculate a route using its extensive database of POI’s (Points of Interest). To navigate using this database: Press the centre of the screen to access the ‘Navigate to’...
  • Page 35: Find By Nearest Poi

    3.10 Find by nearest POI This function will help you to find the nearest POI from either your ‘Current Position’ or a ‘Different Position’ within a certain radius which can be specified up to a maximum of 60 miles. 3.10.1 To navigate using the ‘Current Position’ Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’...
  • Page 36 ● ● As you begin to input the city name, Snooper will automatically prompt you with a list of possible matches. If you can see the name of the destination you are searching for in the lower window, you can select it easily by selecting that name. If you wish to view the list of possible destinations in full, press the down arrow to the top right hand corner of the display and a list of cities will be displayed then select your destination.
  • Page 37: User Poi

    The instructions to use this facility are the same as above (see Section 3.10.2) but select ‘Along Route’ to open the search. 3.11 User POI The Snooper comes pre loaded with a number of ‘User POI’s’ . You can add additional POI (Points Of Interest) by downloading them to the device via a PC. The User POI Updater program can be downloaded from: https://www.snooperneo.co.uk/Software.cfm.
  • Page 38 Select the POI with your finger; an information screen will be displayed. Press ‘OK’ if the POI is correct, press ‘Map’ to view the POI location on the map, press ‘Route options’ to change start position or press to return to the previous screen. Press ‘Calculate’...
  • Page 39 ● ● As you begin to input the city name, Snooper will automatically prompt you with a list of possible matches. If you can see the name of the destination you are searching for in the lower window, you can select it easily by selecting that name. If you wish to view the list of possible destinations in full press the down arrow to the top right hand corner of the display and a list of cities will be displayed then select your destination.
  • Page 40 Once the calculation is complete you can either press ‘Go’ to start navigation, ‘Simulation’ to see the actual route that will be taken, ‘Route Option’ to change the parameters of the route or ‘Guide’ which will list the turn by turn instructions of the journey.
  • Page 41: Find By Map

    3.12 Find by map This function allows you to select a destination by simply selecting any road on any area of the map stored within your unit or alternately you can navigate to motorway junction numbers. To navigate using this facility: Press the centre of the screen to access the ‘Navigate to’...
  • Page 42: Find By Coordinate

    3.13 Find by coordinate To navigate to a location using a coordinate: Press the centre of the screen to access the ‘Navigate to’ menu. ● ● Press the arrow once. ● ● Press the ‘Find by coordinate’ icon. ● ● Enter the coordinate using the key pad and press the ‘OK’...
  • Page 43: Re-Route

    Avoid by Range If you wish to avoid several roads from the selected route calculated by Snooper, then this function allows you to re-calculate a route over a user defined distance, ranging from 1 mile up to a maximum of 100 miles.
  • Page 44: Avoid By Tmc

    3.14.4 Clear Avoided Road If you do not wish to use the alternative routes offered by Snooper and you wish to return to the original calculated route, press the ‘Clear Avoided Road’ button and the original route plotted by Snooper will be restored.
  • Page 45: Your Route

    3.15 Your route Create and save your own bespoke routes. Use the map view to select the roads you would like to travel on or search road by road. Use ‘Your route’ to build your own personal, tailored routes. To use this facility: Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’...
  • Page 46: Route Description

    ● ● In order to use this function on Snooper you will need to have entered and calculated a route. If the ‘Route description’ icon is greyed out a route has NOT been entered. From the summary display you can either press ‘Go’ to start navigation, ‘Simulation’ to see the actual route that will be taken, ‘Route Option’...
  • Page 47: Tmc

    To separate the cables gently pull the two cable apart, stopping approximately 10mm from the USB plug. Windscreen Windscreen Windscreen Windscreen The antenna is connected to Snooper via the USB socket on the left hand side of the unit, the antenna should be attached to the windscreen using the suckers provided. Navi Navi Navi...
  • Page 48 To show TMC events which are NOT on your route press To see a more detailed description press the TMC warning: To avoid the incident press Snooper will now calculate an alternative route. To view the incident press To return to the previous screen press...
  • Page 49: Campsite Search (Ventura Only)

    3.18 Campsite Search (Ventura ONLY) Ventura can search from over 24,000 caravan and motor home sites and rest stops. This unique, content rich, data is supplied by some of the biggest camping organizations in Europe: ASCI , BordAtlas and Camperstop (by Facile en Route). Additional campsite data for The Caravan Club, Alan Rogers travel and The Camping and Caravanning Club can be found in the User POI - refer to page 37 for User POI details.
  • Page 50 You can select as many or as few options as you require to narrow or expand the search. Press OK to continue. ● ● Press ‘Review facilities selected’ to show a summary of the facilities chosen. If required, you can remove some of the facilities. ●...
  • Page 51: Favourites

    My Favourite The ‘My Favourite’ menu allows you to store destinations that you visit frequently, retrieve recently visited destinations, modify user points and edit or store your ‘Home’ and ‘Office’ details without having to enter the destination details each time. Favourites This function allows you to store a number of your more common destinations.
  • Page 52: Recent Destination

    ● Recent destination This function can be used to delete any or all of the recent destinations that are stored on Snooper. Snooper can store up to a maximum of 40 recent destinations. 4.2.1 To delete individually stored recent destinations Press the centre of the screen to access the ‘Navigate to’...
  • Page 53: Home

    Home To set up and use this function was explained in Section 3.3 earlier in the manual. When this function is accessed from the ‘My Favourite’ menu, you are able to change the ‘Home’ location (for example if you move house) or to delete the ‘Home’ location. 4.4.1 To change the home location Press the centre of the screen to access the ‘Navigate to’...
  • Page 54: Office

    Office To set up and use this function was explained in Section 3.4 earlier in the manual. When this function is accessed from the ‘My Favourite’ menu, you are able to change the ‘Office’ location (for example if you move house) or to delete the ‘Office’ location. 4.5.1 To change the office location Press the centre of the screen to access the ‘Navigate to’...
  • Page 55: Configure Menu

    ● ● Press ‘OK’ ● ● Snooper will automatically save this location as your ‘Home’ or ‘Office’ destination. Configure The ‘Configure’ menu is used to customise the operation and appearance of your unit. To access the ‘Configure’ menu: Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu.
  • Page 56: Caravan/Motorhome

    5.1 Bluetooth Please refer to Section 9 for further details. 5.2a Caravan/Motorhome Setting up vehicle parameters For Ventura to calculate a route suitable for your vehicle it needs to know certain information about the vehicle itself such as its height, weight and width.
  • Page 57 Environmental settings or Low Emission Zones (LEZ) Low Emission Zones (LEZs) are areas or roads where the most polluting vehicles are restricted from entering. This means that vehicles are banned, or in some cases charged, if they enter the LEZ when their emissions are over a set level. Vehicle emissions are classified by Euro Standards (1-6) for the vehicles that they affect.
  • Page 58: Truck

    5.2c Truck Setting up vehicle parameters For Truckmate to calculate a route suitable for your vehicle it needs to know certain information about the vehicle itself such as its height, weight and width. It is possible to save the settings of 10 different trucks. Follow these instructions to enter your vehicles details.
  • Page 59: Bus & Coach

    Tank carriage: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category B, C, D and E; Other carriage: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category D and E Tank carriage: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category B, C, D and E; Other carriage: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E Passage forbidden through tunnels of category C, D and E C5000D Carriage where the total net explosive mass per transport unit exceeds 5000 kg: Passage...
  • Page 60: Brightness Control

    Brightness Control Snooper brightness can be adjusted using this function within the ‘Configure’ menu. To adjust the volume: Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. ● ● Press ‘Configure’. ● ● Press the ‘Brightness Control’ icon.
  • Page 61: Volume Control

    Volume Control Snooper volume can be adjusted using this function within the ‘Configure’ menu. To adjust the volume: Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. ● ● Press ‘Configure’. ● ● Press the ‘Volume Control’ icon.
  • Page 62: Speed/Time

    Your new settings will now be saved and will appear on the screen each time you use Snooper. Return to contents ( S6800 & S8100 V1.0 EN 3/21 )
  • Page 63: Map Text Size

    5.6.5 Map Text Size This option allows you to increase or decrease the size of the road and place name text which appears on the map screen. Select the text size then press OK to save and exit. 5.6.6 Car Icon This option allows you to choose the icon which appears on the navigation screen.
  • Page 64: Lane Guidance

    Junction Numbers Off Camera alert In order for these features to operate you will need to subscribe to and download the AURA™ Camera Database onto Snooper. See ‘Registering Snooper’ (Page 8) and ‘System Requirements & Downloading’ (page 11) for further details.
  • Page 65: Alert Sound

    Snooper display by the icon. *Please note: Snooper will only provide alerts to Primary Schools at the following specified times: 08:30 – 09:30; 12:00 – 13:00 and 15:30 – 16:30. To make your selection, touch the relevant radio button.
  • Page 66: Route Alert

    5.6.13 Route Alert If you deviate from the calculated route, Snooper will automatically recalculate a route without any user intervention. To indicate rerouting is in progress Snooper will emit an audible tone. You can choose between the following options: Yes: The re-route tone will be emitted during recalculation.
  • Page 67: My Speed Xl (Syrius Only)

    *In order for these features to operate you will need to subscribe to and download the AURA™ Camera Database onto Snooper. See ‘Registering Snooper’ (Page 8) and ‘System Requirements & Downloading’ (page 11) for further details.
  • Page 68: Gps Status

    Change Map Colour This function allows you to choose between the alternative colour schemes that are available for the maps used in the Snooper system (several of which are most suitable for use at night). To access this facility: Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’...
  • Page 69: Qwerty Keyboard

    5.10 Qwerty Keyboard This function allows you to switch between a ‘Qwerty’ keyboard which is the keyboard selected as the factory default setting or a keyboard arranged in alphabetical order (ABC). Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. ●...
  • Page 70: Tmc

    5.11 TMC (Traffic Message Channel) This feature allows you to configure the type of TMC alerts you receive along with the facility to view the radio tuner that searches for TMC transmissions when the TMC aerial is plugged into the TMC socket. To access this facility: Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’...
  • Page 71: System Security Code

    *If the button displays ‘Change Code’ then a security code has already been set. Press ‘Change Code’ to edit the system security code. Once this setting has been activated you will need to enter this code each time you power on your Snooper or you will not be able to operate the device.
  • Page 72: Fm Transmitter

    5.14 FM Transmitter (FM-T) FM Transmitter On: All of the audio output from the device will be transmitted via FM frequency to the vehicles audio system. 1. Press FMT On 2. Scan the FM frequencies on you vehicle radio and locate empty frequencies which, preferably, does not have any music or talking, make a note of the frequency e.g.
  • Page 73: Version (Hardware & Software)

    5.17 Show POI Snooper comes complete with a comprehensive list of POI’s (Point’s of Interest). You can search for addresses using POI’s and save POI’s in your list of favourites. You can also choose which of the POI’s you would like to have indicated on your map.
  • Page 74: Dvb-T2 (S8100 Only)

    5.18 DVB-T2 (S8100 Only) DVB-T is an abbreviation for “Digital Video Broadcasting — Terrestrial” IMPORTANT NOTICE. PLEASE READ Never attempt to watch DVB-T digital TV whilst driving a vehicle. For safety reasons the DVB-T2 tuner is disabled when the vehicle speed exceeds 10 kmh.
  • Page 75 DVB-T2 Menu Bar screen.IMPORTANT NOTICE. PLEASE READ To open the menu bar press the lower section of the DVB-T Channel number. TV/Radio station name. Source: Changes the source between TV and Radio. Previous Next TV/Radio Electronic Program Volume TV/Radio station. TV/Radio/station.
  • Page 76 5.18.6 Settings. To enter the setting page press the top section of the DVB-T screen and then press the setting button. Information Reset This screen displays the hardware and software versions of DVB-T To reset the DVB-T function to factory settings: 1: Press Reset 2: Press the ‘Tick’...
  • Page 77: Route Option

    This option will calculate a route based on time using a combination of Motorways, ‘A Roads’ and ‘B Roads’ as necessary. The route is calculated by Snooper to navigate you to your destination in the shortest time possible whilst adhering to the national speed limits.
  • Page 78: Navigate Avoiding Road

    Avoid by Range If you wish to avoid several roads from the selected route calculated by Snooper, then this function allows you to re-calculate a route over a user defined distance, ranging from 1 mile up to a maximum of 100 miles.
  • Page 79: Clear Avoided Road

    6.2.4 Clear Avoided Road If you do not wish to use the alternative routes offered by Snooper and you wish to return to the original calculated route, press the ‘Clear Avoided Road’ button and the original route plotted by Snooper will be restored.
  • Page 80: Change Start Position

    6.5.1 Simulation Press the ‘Simulation’ button and Snooper will take you through the calculated journey step by step with full on screen and voice instructions. Simulation speed can be increased or decreased to a maximum of ten times ‘real time’...
  • Page 81: Quick Access Menu

    Please note that this new setting is only temporary and if Snooper is switched off and then back on the audio level returns to either the factory default or your personalised setting.
  • Page 82: Camera Alerts

    To restore the camera alerts press the top of Snooper’s display to show the drop down menu and then press the camera icon.
  • Page 83: Understanding The Mapping Screen

    Distance to next junction or the route you will be instruction taking Whilst navigating a calculated route the Snooper display will Next motorway exit show an information box. This or road you are due to box will tell you the next road you...
  • Page 84: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth This Snooper is equipped with Bluetooth functionality. You can use it as a hands free system for a mobile phone that is equipped with Bluetooth and for TMPS (see section 10 for details). Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu.
  • Page 85: Bluetooth Main Menu

    Once pairing has completed the following screen will be displayed Note: The device and Bluetooth device are paired BUT not connected. Press ‘Connect’ to complete the connection process. All available Bluetooth protocols will be displayed next to the Blutetooth device name Repeat the process for each device, phone , TPMS etc.
  • Page 86: Call Record

    Call records Press the calls record button on the ‘Dial’ screen. On this screen you can view and/or edit the call records. Incoming calls. Outgoing calls. Missed call. All calls (default screen). To dial or redial a telephone number highlight the required number by pressing it then press ‘Dial’...
  • Page 87: Music

    Music Press the ‘Music’ Icon to enter the music streaming menu. NOTE: Not all Bluetooth devices have the necessary Bluetooth protocols (A2DP) to allow music streaming. Check with your device manufacturer. This screen displays the following information: Track name (1)* Album name (2)* Artist name (3)* * If this information is not available or not being transmitted then no information will be shown.
  • Page 88: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    10. Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The Snooper Tyre Pilot application can monitor up to 22 tyres simultaneously, there are various kits and sensors available from www. snooper.co.uk or any authorised Snooper retailer. The basic starter kit you will need is either the STP1800 or STP1600 (depending on the vehicle type), this kit includes a bluetooth interface which is necessary to connect the sensors to the unit.
  • Page 89: Selecting Vehicle Type

    10.2 Selecting vehicle type: Snooper Tyre Pilot has been designed to be used on a range of different vehicles, including cars, caravans, motorhomes, trucks,buses, coaches and trailers and it can also monitor your spare wheel. Tyre Pilot has been designed to monitor the following configurations: Single vehicle up to 4 wheels ●...
  • Page 90: Pairing The Sensors

    10.4 Pairing the sensors There are two options available for pairing sensors to the application : Input sensor ID or Radio Frequency (RF) 10.4.1 Pairing the sensors by Sensor ID This is the simplest method as the sensor can be paired before they are fitted to the vehicle. Each sensor has a unique alpha numeric code embossed on to the sensors cover, this is this the sensor ID.
  • Page 91 Once the sensors are fitted follow steps 1- 6 in section 10.4.1 then: 1. Press ‘Set using valve’ button 2. A pop up window will appear in the TPMS display and the button on the Bluetooth interface will flash red and the interface will ‘beep’ The interface will now search for a period of 90 seconds for a sensor which is transmitting a code.
  • Page 92 3. Remove the old battery. 4. Replace the old battery with a new CR1632 battery cell, ensuring the positive+ is facing upwards. CR1632 "-" " " CR1632 Lithium Battery CR1632 Lithium Battery 5. Check that the water-proof rubber seal is in the correct position. Screw the sensor cap back using the battery replacement tool to tighten.
  • Page 93 Installation without security housing Do not over tighten the sensor cap to prevent possible damage. Replacing the sensor battery 1. Use the wrench supplied to 2. Remove the anti-theft housing. remove the sensor. 3. Use the wrench to open the sensor and gain access to the battery. 4.
  • Page 94: Bluetooth Interface Installation

    The optional signal Repeater/Booster can be ordered separately and is available at www.snooper.co.uk or by calling 0330 240 1000 The booster should be installed as low as possible on the rear of the towing vehicle or at the front of the trailed vehicle.
  • Page 95: Settings

    Selecting your high pressure and low pressure limits Follow these instructions to select at which high or low pressure limits you would like your Snooper Tyre Pilot to alert. 1. Next to each axle write down what your tyre pressure is by axle and calculate what your alarm setting will be.
  • Page 96: Minimise Tpms

    If TMPS is minimized and the sensors successfully are paired with the the device, it will automatically send pressure and temperature readings to the monitor every 5 minutes. If the pressure data received by the monitor is over or under the pressure values selected, or if the tyre temperature exceeds the temperature value you have selected, the TMPS icon on the mapping screen will turn red and the device will emit a warning beep.
  • Page 97: Low Battery

    Alerts Truck, Trailer or Caravan High pressure: The ‘H’ denotes High pressure Over inflated Low pressure: The ‘L’ denotes low pressure Under inflated Fast puncture : The ‘F’ denotes Fast puncture High temperature: This shows that the temperature is too high. 10.8 Low battery If the battery of the TPMS sensors is becoming discharged, the low battery warning will be displayed on the TPMS menu.
  • Page 98: Combinations

    10.9 Combinations Car and spare tyre Car, trailer/caravan and spare tyre Truck, van or motorhome and spare tyre Truck, van, motorhome with trailer The tyre pressures and temperatures shown in this user manual are for illustration purposes ONLY, users should consult the vehicle or tyre manufacture for the recommended settings Return to contents ( S6800 &...
  • Page 99: Updating Maps

    11. Updating Maps New mapping is periodically released by Snooper. To check if map updates are available please visit: https://www.snooperneo.co.uk/MapSerialCheck.cfm NOTE: Your device must be registered at https://www.snooperneo.co.uk/RegisterSatNav.cfm to receive map updates and map updates may be chargeable. 1. Once on the website you will be asked for information appertaining to your device.
  • Page 100 PLEASE SWITCH ON AND CONNECT YOUR DEVICE TO THE PC USING THE USB CABLE PROVIDED. 9. The Map Downloader program will read your device’s serial number and you will see tthe screen shown below. Note: Where the ***** appears, your serial number will be displayed. Click ‘Continue’ to start the download process. IMPORTANT: AFTER CLICKING ‘CONTINUE ‘DISCONNECT THE DEVICE FROM THE PC.
  • Page 101: Troubleshooting Snooper Downloads

    Downloads SNOOPER If you are having any difficulty in performing a download onto the Snooper unit it is advisable to refer to the checklist in Section A first before contacting us. If you are still unable to perform a download after following all of this checklist then please send an email to Support@snooper.eu...
  • Page 102 Snooper software. If you do have a Firewall on your computer the Snooper Updater software may appear to stop and it is at this point that your Firewall software will inform you that Snooper Updater software is trying to access the internet. Please make sure that you grant/allow/permit access through the Firewall.
  • Page 103 6. Can’t write on the SD card Please check if SD card is properly inserted. Please check if the surface of the card is dirty. 7. Touch function does not respond well. When battery charge is low operation of the touchscreen can be affected. Please charge the battery fully and then test the screen again.
  • Page 104: Specification

    SPECIFICATION S8100 CPU: SiRF Atlas VI processor 800mHz *Note: Only the SD card WinCE6.0 supplied will work with Snooper once synchronisation Display: 7inch TFT color touch screen of the card and the unit has Resolution: 800x480 pixels been completed. Replacement...
  • Page 105: Specification 6 Series

    SPECIFICATION 6 SERIES CPU: SiRF Atlas VI processor 800mHz *Note: Only the SD card WinCE6.0 supplied will work with Snooper once synchronisation Display: 7inch TFT color touch screen of the card and the unit has Resolution: 800x480 pixels been completed. Replacement...
  • Page 106 Battery We recommend that you fully charge the battery before you use Snooper for the first time. A new battery or one that has not been used for a long time could have a reduced capacity the first few times it is used.
  • Page 107: Accessories

    From cables and cases to tyre pressure monitoring and dash cams, we have a full range of automotive products and accessories for all types of devices. Visit www.snooper.co.uk, call 0333 240 1000 or any authorised Snooper retailer for prices and availability.
  • Page 108: Service Under Warranty

    9. The sole responsibility of Snooper under this Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or the replacement of the product only (whichever is deemed appropriate and at the sole discretion of Snooper).
  • Page 109 @snooperventura Snooper UK Snooper Ventura www.snooper.co.uk Performance Products Ltd, Cleaver House, Sarus Court, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1UL. Tel +44 (0)1928 579579 E: customerservices@snooper.eu. ( S6800 & S8100 V1.0 EN 3/21 )

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