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  • Page 1 User Guide & Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 User Guide My Driving Assistant! ▶ Video Box system records video in case of abrupt acceleration change ▶ Lane Alert (Lane Departure Warning System) warns the driver if a white lane is crossed unintentionally ▶ Beep&Watch alerts the driver to any movement in front of the vehicle (useful in traffic jams or at red lights) ▶...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Installation Guide 1. Important 1. Before Installation 2. Device and accessories 2. Important 3. Product details 3. Installation Guide 3.1. Before fixing Functions 3.2. Using Guiding Pad 1. Video Box 3.3. Positioning 3.4. Fixing 2. Lane Alert 3.5. Arranging Wires 3.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Please ensure that guideo™ is firmly fixed and not exposed to external shock. ▶ Regular driving on uneven surfaces may shift the position of guideo™ and this may cause poor operation. Please check from time to time that guideo™ is correctly positioned and angled.
  • Page 5 ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ Keep the remote control in a safe place. guideo™ cannot be operated without it. ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ Please keep guideo ™ away from moisture, salt and oil, which can damage the device inside and outside. Be careful of external forces, because pressure and shock can cause the device to deviate its original position and activate functions unintentionally.
  • Page 6 ◈ Thick coating on the windshield glass may degrade the performance of Lane Alert, Optilane and Beep&Watch and cause dim images on the Video Box recording. ◈ Image data may not be recorded during strong sudden accelerations in which the shock is enough to deactivate guideo™.

  • Page 7: Device And Accessories

    Introduction 2. Device and accessories Make sure that the box contains all parts >> Main Body >> Remote Control >> Power cable, USB Cable >> Installation tools (guiding pad, head tape, brackets and CD) Main Body Remote control Power Cable USB Cable Guiding Pad Brackets...

  • Page 8: Product Details

    Introduction 3. Product details ▶ The main body of guideo™ is the core module which recognises the road lines, evaluates the situation and issues appropriate alerts. The names of the details of main body are shown in the figure below.

  • Page 9: Functions

    (accident, sudden stop, etc). guideo™ saves the images and acceleration and time data. A maximum of 30 videos can be saved in guideo™. Note that the Video Box is not intended to record images of individuals or any personal data such as the number-plate of the vehicle in front. These images should not be used or reproduced in any media or video.
  • Page 10 Functions 1. Video Box Recording of images and vehicle information guideo™ automatically detects abrupt acceleration changes and records the images 14 seconds before and 6 seconds after the incident. At the same time, it records the 3-dimensional acceleration data of vehicle and the accident time.
  • Page 11 Place guideo™ on a flat surface, such as a desk, before connecting it to the computer. While downloading the data, make sure that guideo™ is stationary. Even when connected to the PC, guideo™ will record images and overwrite old data if its is knocked or moved suddenly.

  • Page 12: Lane Alert

    No warning is issued, for example, immediately after passing a junction. The Lane Alert On/Off button enables or disables this feature. Lane Alert Warning guideo™ gives a sound signal and a message to help drivers understand and avoid dangerous situations. Customisable for driving habits...

  • Page 13: Beep&Watch

    Functions 3. Beep&Watch What is Beep&Watch? Beep&Watch informs the driver of any movement in front of the vehicle, such as the vehicle in front starting while waiting at a traffic signal or stopped in a traffic jam. The signal should not be interpreted as an invitation to drive the vehicle forward.

  • Page 14: Driving Time Display

    Functions 4. Optilane/ 5. Driving Time What is Optilane Assistance? The Optilane Assistant tracks the lateral position of the vehicle within a lane and helps drivers to keep safely within their lane. The driver is notified if the vehicle strays to the left or right, or keeps to the centre line for five seconds.

  • Page 15: Messages & Display

    Functions 6. Messages & Display Category Event Message Comments Power up or is pressed. "-" symbol moves downwards System Start System ready 4 seconds after system start System Failure "System error is detected." SERR System Error Display Error Numbers. SE01 System Failure "Deng"...
  • Page 16 6. Message & Display Functions Category Event Message Comments Vehicle speed is higher Lane alert is available. than the set-up speed. Vehicle speed is lower Lane alert is not available. than the set-up speed. "|" symbol appears only when Lane alert Left lane is detected.
  • Page 17 Functions •6. Message & Display Category Event Message Comments Install mode After is pressed in normal "Ding-dong" INS1 Start of angle adjustment mode Mode. After is pressed in angle Start of turn signal test mode "Ding-dong" INS2 adjustment mode. Start of normal mode "Ding-dong-deng"...
  • Page 18 Functions 6. Message & Display Category Event Message Comments Vehicle type Start of angle adjustment After is pressed, the passenger "Passenger Car" PSMG selection mode car is selected. "First class leisure vehicle" Start of turn signal test After is pressed, the 1 class INS2 mode car is selected.
  • Page 19 Functions 6. Message & Display Category Event Message Comments Lane alert "Ding-Dong",,,, 5 different sounds Voice message is not announced After is pressed. sound "Ding-Dong",,, and "Keep the lane" selection After is pressed. SN1S Voice message is announced Volume After is pressed.

  • Page 20: Remote Control

    Remote Control 1. Buttons 2. Power and default mode 3. Installation and vehicle type 1. Buttons 4. Volume and sound settings 5. Video Box 6. Lane Alert settings 7. Function activation 8. Other Beep&Watch Vehicle speed On/off set up Left warning point Right warning point Lane alert on/off Power...

  • Page 21: Power And Default Mode

    Remote Control 2. Power and default mode Power On/Off This button is used to turn the power on or off. If pressed while the system is operating, the power turns off and all the functions including Video Box shut down. Video is not recorded when the power is off.

  • Page 22: Installation And Vehicle Type

    This button is used to set the vehicle type. Make sure that it is set correctly; a faulty setting can undermine the performance of guideo™. The vehicles are classified according to the height of guideo™’s attachment and the vehicle width...
  • Page 23 Angle adjustment mode: Angle adjustment mode helps you install guideo™ in its exact position. Adjust guideo™ until the LED display shows “00:00.” The bigger the number, the more guideo™ is out of position. The first two digits indicate Y-axis acceleration values and last two digits indicate Z-axis acceleration values.

  • Page 24: Volume And Sound Settings

    If you begin to feel sleepy during a long drive, you can select this mode. When pressed, guideo™ plays the message “Loud warning mode is on”, and the sound volume is set to maximum level. In this mode, the warning sound is automatically set to “Pang~ Pang.”...

  • Page 25: Video Box

    Remote Control 5. Video Box Video Box sensitivity This button helps you to adjust the sensitivity of impact for video recording. If the video records too often, press “V+” to increase the impact threshold for video recording. Press “V-” to decrease the impact threshold and record more often.

  • Page 26: Lane Alert Settings

    Remote Control 6. Lane Alert settings Left warning point This button is used to set the left alert timing of the lane alert function. When this button is pressed, the LED indicates “|‾ ‾|”, and the left alert timing is set to the current lateral position of the vehicle relative to the left line.

  • Page 27: Function Activation

    Remote Control 7. Function activation Lane alert ON/OFF The Lane alert feature can be temporarily disabled with this button, e.g. in the event of bad weather when the device can’t see the road clearly. If you hear “Lane alert system is stopping” after pressing this button down, the Lane alert system feature is disabled.

  • Page 28: Other

    Language This button is used to change between 3 languages, including English. The other 2 languages can be selected on a PC by the guideo™ manager program. When pressed once, the current language setting is announced, e.g. “English is selected.” When double-pressed, the next language is selected and announced...

  • Page 29: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide 1. Before Installation 2. Important 1. Before Installation 3. Installation Guide 3.1. Before fixing 3.2. Using guiding pad It is important to maintain the device on a flat level during 3.3. Fixing installation. Choose a working place where the vehicle doesn't 3.4.

  • Page 30: Before Fixing

    3.1. Before fixing >> Be careful that guideo™ doesn't hinder the driver's view. >> Be careful that guideo™ doesn't interfere with the movement of the interior mirror. >> Hide the wires as much as possible. >> Before attachment, clean the area of the windshield where you will attach the device.

  • Page 31: Using Guiding Pad

    ▶Locate guideo™ in the smaller slot on the lower side of the guiding pad. ▶Check that guideo™ is located within the moving range of the interior mirror. ▶Ensure that guideo™ is not positioned too low, otherwise it may hinder the driver's view. The guiding pad helps locate the device in the right place.

  • Page 32: Positioning

    ▶Locate the guiding pad on the centerline at the top of the windshield. ▶Check whether the centerline on the windshield coincides with the centerline of the guiding pad. ▶Locate guideo™ in the smaller slot on the lower side of the guiding pad. Positioning when room mirror is on the glass...

  • Page 33: Fixing

    (When you need to detach guideo™, it is best to twist and pull.) Attachment Confirmation Remove the guiding pad and push guideo™ hard to make sure it is firmly attached to the glass. Rub tightly until the entire area of adhesive tape sticks to the glass, so that the attached area...

  • Page 34: Arranging Wires

    Installation Guide 3.4. Arranging Wires Wiring guideo™ is fully functional only if it is connected to a power cable. For neat wiring, follow the instructions. ▶Route the wiring around the windshield and hide it in the slot and side pillar.
  • Page 35 Install Guide 3.4. Arranging Wires Wire connection method for turn signal detection Wire Color Pin NO Brown +ACC streaked with Brown Left turning signal Green streaked with Blue Right turning signal Vehicle speed signal Blue( speed sensor) streaked with Green Not connected Orange Ground...
  • Page 36 Installation Guide 3.4. Arranging Wires Using Mount Use the mounts, if necessary, following the procedure below. 2. Insert a cable-tie into the 1. Remove the cover and attach in the right place. mount. 4. Fasten the cable-tie and 3. Place wire on the mount. remove the excess part.

  • Page 37: Angle Adjustment

    Installation Guide 3.5. Angle Adjustment Angle Adjustment with LED Display Press the “Install" button to start installation mode. Carefully adjust guideo™ until the LED display shows "00:00". The first two digits indicate Y-axis acceleration values and last two digits indicate Z-axis acceleration values.

  • Page 38: Checklist

    >> Check whether the lamp is on when the power is on. >> Check whether the camera lens cover has been removed. >> Check that guideo™ isn't interfering with the room mirror. >> Check whether guideo™ is correctly positioned. >> Check whether the vehicle type is selected correctly for your car.

  • Page 39: Program Guide

    When the software and driver installation is completed, you can set the time of the device with the guideo™ Manager program. (☞Caution) After purchasing the device, connect the device to PC with a USB cable for at least 10 minutes to charge the built-in batteries and set the current time.
  • Page 40 Program Guide 1. Software Installation When you’re ready to install the system software, follow the steps below: (1) Leave the System unconnected to the PC. You will be instructed when to connect the system to the PC. Insert the software installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. When the installation dialog box (“InstallShield Wizard”) opens, click NEXT.
  • Page 41 Program Guide 1. Software Installation (3) When software installation is complete, the dialog box (2) Click the INSTALL button. below will appear. The first part of the installation is now completed, but the driver still needs to be installed. Click FINISH to exit the installation.

  • Page 42: Driver Installation

    2. Driver Installation (1) To install the driver, click Start All Programs guideo™ Driver Install Driver Preinstaller. When the following dialog box appears, click INSTALL. (2) When the installation of the driver files is finished, the following dialog box will appear.
  • Page 43 Program Guide 2. Driver Installation Checking for Proper Installation of the Driver Right click on MY COMPUTER, and select PROPERTIES from the popup menu. In “Device Manager”, look under “Ports (COM & LPT).” If the driver installed correctly, you should see a new device called “CP210x USB to UART Bridge Controller.”...

  • Page 44: Language Setup

    Program Guide 3. Language Setup When you’re ready to setup the guideo language, follow the steps below: Start All Programs guideo guideo language (☞Caution) Connect the device to PC with USB cable (1) When the dialog box opens, click START.
  • Page 45 Program Guide 3. Language Setup (3) When the following dialog box appears, select the language (4) Click the UPDATE button. you wish to setup and click checkbox(update).
  • Page 46 Program Guide 3. Language Setup (5) When the language setup is complete, the following dialog box (5) Click the FINISH button. will appear.

  • Page 47: Main Software Features

    Program Guide 4. Main Software Features ① : Show the video display. ② : The bar will be moving with the video display, and the bar can be moved using the mouse. ③ : Show the acceleration data and the impact data in turn. Click below button , the graph display mode will be changed.

  • Page 48: Icons

    Program Guide 5. Icons Button Function Description Download device data to PC. Download Refer to “How to download data” for detailed Data information. File Open Open an existing image data file. Print Print the active file. Play Play the video display continuously. Pause Pause the video display.
  • Page 49 Program Guide 5. Icons Button Function Description Device Setup Set the System’s sensitivity. Set the time of the system. The System time of will be automatically Time Setup updated with PC time. Movie Create movie file from the image data file. Delete all data of the system.

  • Page 50: How To Download Data

    6. How to download data (1) Start the program (click Start All Programs guideo™ guideo™ Manager”). (2)Click DOWNLOAD DATA. When the dialog box below appears, click on the checkboxes next to the image-and-data set(s) which you want to download, and click OK.
  • Page 51 Program Guide 6. How to download data (3) When the following dialog box appears, type a file name into the “File name:” field at the bottom of the box, and click SAVE. To make it easy to locate the files you want later, we recommend you to use file names that include the date and time of the event that the file records.

  • Page 52: Displaying Image & Data

    Start All Programs guideo™ guideo™ Manager”). (2) Click FILE OPEN button on the main screen. (3) When the following dialog box appears, select the name of the file you wish to open and click OPEN. (The file preview will be displayed at the bottom right of the main screen.) Preview of file (4) Click the PLAY button.

  • Page 53: Movie File Creation And Playback

    The complete instruction guide of the codec is available at http://www.free- codecs.com/download/FFDShow.htm When you’re ready to install the Codec program, follow the steps below (1) Start the install program (click Start All Programs guideo™ FFDShow codec”). (2) The following dialog box should appear automatically. Click the OK button.
  • Page 54 Program Guide 8. Movie file creation and playback (3) Click NEXT to proceed. (4) Click NEXT to proceed. (5) Click NEXT to proceed. (6) Click NEXT to proceed.
  • Page 55 Program Guide 8. Movie file creation and playback (7) Click NEXT to proceed. (8) Click NEXT to proceed. (9) Click NEXT to proceed. (10) Click NEXT to proceed.
  • Page 56 Program Guide 8. Movie file creation and playback (11) Click NEXT to proceed. (12) Click INSTALL to proceed. (13) When the installation is complete, the following dialog box will appear. Click FINISH to finish and exit the installation.

  • Page 57: Appendix

    ▶guideo™ is so designed that if you cross lines again while the warning message is still being given, the second warning message is deleted. ▶guideo™ is so designed that if the road is narrow, the warning sound comes later for the driver's convenience.
  • Page 58 ▶Check how the warning timing is set. If set to earlier modes, the driver may feel that the warning is too fast or occurs without any line being crossed. ▶In case of bad weather, roads under construction or roads where lines have been erased, guideo™ may not recognize the road lines appropriately.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    © 2007 Valeo Service, S.A.S. au capital de 17 623 995 euros, RCS Bobigny 306 486 408 - 15 rue des Rosiers 93582 Saint-Ouen cedex - France - Illustrations non contractuelles...

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