Stinger VIP Installation Manual

For optimal performance of the Stinger VIP it is
important to carefully follow the directions provided
in this installation manual. For questions please call Stinger
technical support at +31 252 41 49 50. For more information,
www.stinger.com
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Please first confer with the customer to determine the desired
position for the VIP Display in the car. We advise to place the VIP
Display Holder so that the display will be easily visible for - and
within comfortable reach of - the driver.
Schematic view
Module locations
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F
K
C
D
G
H J
B
E
A
In or behind the bumper/grill
A HD Antenna
B Laser Receiver Square (F&R)
A B
Laser Transmitter Square (F&R)
C Extention Box (F&R)
D Laser Analyzer Box (F&R)
E Speaker
F USB Cable
G VIP Computer
Under the bonnet
H I/O Plug
J Power Plug
C D
K GPS Antenna
L VIP Display Holder
M VIP Display
Under the dashboard
E F G H
J
Car specific In the cockpit
L
K M

1. VIP Computer

The VIP Computer must be placed in a humidity-free location
such as in or under the dashboard.
• Mount the VIP Computer with tie-wraps or screws.
• note: Connect one end of the USB Cable to the VIP Computer
and make sure the other end remains easily accessible, for
instance lying free in the glove box.

2. Extension Box

Place the Extension Box horizontally (as depicted) under the
hood, in a reasonably humidity-free location.
• Connect the Extension Box for the front of the car to the
FRONT port of the VIP Computer.
• Connect the Extension Box for the rear of the car to the
AUX port of the VIP Computer.
Do not yet close the lid of the Extension Box.
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3. HD Antenna (standard installation)

C D
A
Place the HD Antenna at the front of the car behind the
bumper or spoiler, preferably behind a flat and smooth plastic
surface, and not behind metal or the grill.
• The HD Antenna must be installed so it's both horizontally
and vertically flush to the road, with the cable connection
on the left or right side. The large, smooth side must face
straight forward.
• Connect the HD Antenna to any port of the Extension Box.
(The Antenna must never be connected to the Laser Analyzer
Box: this can cause a short-circuit.)
• For maximum performance, please make sure the antenna
receives sufficient airflow on all sides for cooling.
• Please see reverse side of this sheet for MultaRadar CD
optimized installation.

4. Lasers

Connect the Lasers to the Laser Analyzer Box: a Laser Receiver
to a Receiver port (red). A Laser Transmitter to a Transmitter
port (yellow).
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Laser Square - Recievers
Bl
Red
Laser Square - Transmitters
To ensure optimal laser functionality, please refer to the exact
laser installation instructions in the provided Stinger Laser
Analyzer Installation Manual. Download available at:
www.stinger.com/manuals
Step by Step inStructionS
Port to the
Extension Box
Attention: The Laser Transmitter has a
'horizon' icon embossed on the front lens
indicating this side must go below.
Installation manual

5. Laser Analyzer Box

Place the Laser Analyzer Box horizontally (as depicted) under the
bonnet, in a reasonably humidity-free location.
• Connect the Laser Analyzer Box to the Extension Box
with the plug in the left "CC port" and connect the
other end to any of the ports on the Extension Box.
Do not yet close the lid.

6. Speaker

Place the speaker under the dashboard.
• Connect the module to the Speaker port ( ) of the VIP
Computer.

7. GPS Antenna

Place the antenna on the dashboard. If the car has a heat-repelling
windshield, 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 VIP
Computer.
8. VIP Display & VIP Display Holder
Place the VIP Display Holder at a convenient location for the driver.
• Connect the module to the DISPLAY port of the
VIP Computer.
• Place the VIP Display on the VIP Display Holder.

9. 8-pole I/O plug

• Connect the orange wire to the ignition-actuated 13.8V
battery power (+15).
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• If so desired, attach the green Mute-cable to the Mute-wire
of the radio.
• The black wire is for future use.

10. 2-pole power plug

• Connect the red wire to the 13.8V battery power (+30).
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• Connect the black wire to a 'clean' metal ground-point of
Red the car chassis.

11. Closing the Extension Box and Laser Analyzer Box

Rubber
seal
After all the cables have been connected, it is important to close
Cable
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
Cut outs
Rubber
example). This prevents moisture from getting into the box.
seal
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 all the way using silicone spray to
facilitate this. Put the lid back on so that it is tight and secure.
VIP