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- Page 1 Vantage Product Manual & User Guide V0110...
- Page 2 The safety of you and your passengers is our prime consideration, and we trust that for all the miles you drive, your ROAD ANGEL Vantage will enhance the safety and enjoyment of your journey. Join other ROAD ANGEL Vantage users in guarding your life and livelihood.
- Page 3 The Communicating icon indicates that the unit is updating its database of camera locations and accident blackspots. Your ROAD ANGEL Vantage is now connected and ready for use. Your ROAD ANGEL Vantage is now connected and ready for use. Disconnect unit from mains charger and mount in vehicle (see page 8).
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Page 4: Road Speed Data
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents QUICK START GUIDE Road Speed Data 1. Introduction Unpacking the Box Warranty Battery Power and Recharging Controls and Connectors 2. Registration Charge the unit Register your unit online Subscription The SIM update 3. Putting It All Together Security 1. - Page 6 6. Customising your ROAD ANGEL Vantage Alerts Audio Distances Display • Unit Data Reset • 7. Adding and Deleting Alerts • • Adding New Locations Storing a New Alert • Storing a New Road Speed ...
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Page 7: Introduction
By using mobile phone technology, Vantage also allows you to both share By using mobile phone technology, Vantage also allows you to both share... - Page 8 Placement Position your ROAD ANGEL Vantage as low as possible on the screen or dashboard (not suitable for all vehicles – see page 11) so that it does not impair your all-round visibility: we recommend you use either a central position or by the A-post.
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Page 9: Unpacking The Box
Unpacking the Box Empty all the parts out of the box and familiarise yourself with each item. Each pack contains: ROAD ANGEL Vantage unit 12V/24V cigar socket lead Connects unit to cigar socket for in-car power and trickle charge. Windscreen mounting cradle... -
Page 10: Warranty
Warranty Warranty Your ROAD ANGEL Vantage is guaranteed for one year from the date of Your ROAD ANGEL Vantage is guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase from all manufacturing defects that occur with normal use. If your purchase from all manufacturing defects that occur with normal use. -
Page 11: Controls And Connectors
Controls and Connectors This section shows the main features of your ROAD ANGEL Vantage. Charging indicator LED: GSM/GPRS LED: Red – charging Flashing blue – connected and Green – fully charged communicating Off – not charging. Off – No connection... -
Page 12: Registration
ANGEL Vantage and the protection it provides will be dramatically reduced if you fail to remain subscribed. In this instance, your automatic updates will be disabled. It is critical to the operation of your ROAD ANGEL Vantage that your unit... -
Page 13: The Sim Update
(following SIM activation by Orange – see below). The SIM update Switch on your ROAD ANGEL Vantage by pressing the button on the top of the unit. Place the unit in a location where there is a GSM signal as indicated by the icon on the right of the screen. -
Page 14: Putting It All Together
GPS antenna and requires a clear view of the sky to communicate with GPS satellites. ROAD ANGEL Vantage is supplied with a bracket and clamp, designed for secure mounting and quick release, to attach the unit to the windscreen or dashboard. -
Page 15: Preparing The Mounting Arm
1. Preparing the mounting arm Loosen the angle adjuster and joint grip. Adjust the arm so that the bracket is vertical when the suction cup is held against your vehicle's windscreen. Bracket Joint grip Lever Suction Angle- adjuster 2. Attaching the mounting arm to the bracket Connect the mounting arm so that the four clips sit in the slots on the cradle. -
Page 16: Positioning In Your Car
3. Positioning in your car On the windscreen Hold the suction cup against the windscreen. For maximum adhesion, it may help to dampen the suction cup. Pull the lever upwards to apply suction. Adjust the angle and position of the unit so that you have a clear view of the screen when driving. - Page 17 On the dashboard ROAD ANGEL Vantage is also supplied with a plastic disk, backed with an adhesive pad, allowing you to mount the unit directly on the dashboard. This option is not suitable for all vehicles: ensure that your ROAD ANGEL Vantage is not located close to any heater vents.
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Page 18: Attaching The Power Lead
Where should I put my ROAD ANGEL Vantage? ROAD ANGEL Vantage has a high sensitivity GPS antenna and requires a clear view of the sky to receive information from GPS satellites. We highly recommend that ROAD ANGEL Vantage is positioned in the centre of the front windscreen, low down, just above the dashboard (see page 2). -
Page 19: Getting Started
– these may delay or prevent satellite acquisition). 2. Switch on the ROAD ANGEL Vantage by pressing the button on the top of the unit for about two seconds. 3. If you skipped registration (see page 6) your ROAD ANGEL Vantage will not have updated its database and the screen will show the registration prompt. - Page 20 Your unit is now ready for use. You can start driving and ROAD ANGEL Vantage will show your speed and the road’s speed limit. Battery power level Store button Add new alert/road GSM signal strength/ GPRS connectivity speed ...
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Page 21: Alerts
Speed (see Advisory Colour Dismiss Proximity-to-hazard meter alert Coding) Mute Alert Alert type icon Camera warnings only: Advisory speed alert Description alternates with Alert type display You can customize the way your ROAD ANGEL Vantage alerts you to road dangers: see page 18. -
Page 22: Advisory Colour Coding
Advisory Colour Coding In addition to the audio warnings and alert-type icons, your ROAD ANGEL Vantage also changes the colour of the speed display to provide at-a- glance information about the road ahead. White/Unchanged You are approaching a fixed, temporary or average speed camera location but travelling below the advisory speed limit. -
Page 23: Audio And Speech Warnings
To temporarily mute audio output when in a danger zone tap on the Mute button on the display. When you have passed out of the danger zone, ROAD ANGEL Vantage restores audio output. When you temporarily mute an alert, the following... -
Page 24: Customising Your Road Angel Vantage 18 1
Customising your ROAD ANGEL Vantage You can change the way ROAD ANGEL Vantage works by adjusting its menu settings. During normal operation, click on the MENU button on the left side of the screen. This is not available during an alert. - Page 25 Alerts Settings in the Alerts menu determine how ROAD ANGEL Vantage warns you about road hazards. Options Property Details (factory setting in bold) Blackspots Switch Blackspot alerts on or off. … Camera Vans Switch mobile van alerts on or off.
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Page 26: Audio
Audio Settings in the Audio menu determine how ROAD ANGEL Vantage uses audio prompts to warn you about road hazards. Options Property Details (factory setting in bold) Camera Alerts Change the sound level of safety 100% (80%) … Audio camera related warnings. - Page 27 Distances Alerts are triggered at a set distance from the location of the hazard. You can set different thresholds for Mobile Van locations and other alerts. In addition, you can double the alert distance for all hazards (except Mobile Van locations) when you are travelling over 50mph. Options Property Details...
- Page 28 Choose colour scheme of display. Blue...Red Adjust the contrast of the ROAD Backlight 100% (100%) … ANGEL Vantage display. On: Change the display’s colour Night Mode On...Off scheme for optimum night viewing Display speed as miles per hour or Speed Units …...
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Page 29: Unit Data
Unit Data This option provides technical information about your ROAD ANGEL Vantage: its serial number and firmware version and the date of the most recent database update. Reset Select this option to restore to unit to its original factory menu settings. This will not affect your personal alerts. -
Page 30: Adding And Deleting Alerts
1. Tap on the Store button. This will confirm your location and heading. If you intend to add an Average Speed zone to the database, ROAD ANGEL Vantage will take this position as the start of the zone. ROAD ANGEL Vantage needs to be travelling in excess of 4 MPH to calculate the heading for a location. -
Page 31: Storing A New Alert
Storing a New Alert Tap on the Store New Alert button. 1. Select the alert type from the following options: • FIXED CAMERA MOBILE CAMERA • CAMERA VAN • AVERAGE ZONE • • BLACKSPOT • SCHOOL ZONE 2. Select the speed limit for the alert from the following options: 20,30,40,50,60,70 or ? (for unknown) mph. -
Page 32: Dismissing Or Deleting Alerts
If you dismiss an alert, it stops the visual and audio warnings on that occasion only. The alert will remain in your unit’s database and your ROAD ANGEL Vantage will continue to alert you to the location when you drive You can dismiss or even permanently delete any of the locations stored in past it in the future. - Page 33 If you dismiss an alert, it stops the visual and audio warnings on that occasion only. The alert will remain in your unit’s database and your ROAD ANGEL Vantage will continue to alert you to the location when you drive exit of past it in the future.
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Page 34: Updating The Database
It is critical to the accurate operation of your ROAD ANGEL Vantage that your unit is regularly updated to maintain the very latest data. To qualify for database updates: ... -
Page 35: Updating By Pc
Full instructions regarding the installation and use of this software are available on the website. Updating by PC/ActiveSync To update your ROAD ANGEL Vantage using your PC, you will need: A PC with internet access running Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or 7 (we do not support Apple Macs or Windows emulators) ... -
Page 36: Background Information 30 R U
At any given point on the globe, at least 4 satellites are in view at any one time. Using sophisticated aerials and triangulation techniques, units such as ROAD ANGEL Vantage are able to compute your position to within 5-10m. -
Page 37: Speed Cameras And Hazards
Measures vehicle speed and, if the limit is exceeded, takes a photo of the rear of the vehicle. Can be accessed remotely allowing operators to download live video, stored images or data. ROAD ANGEL Vantage relies on up-to- date database information for detection. - Page 38 If the speed limit has been exceeded, it takes a photograph of the rear of the vehicle. Uses a flash module for night-time operation. ROAD ANGEL Vantage relies on up-to-date database information for detection. Truvelo A mainly forward-facing camera taking pictures using an infrared flash gun.
- Page 39 1-2 weeks in advance. An updated ROAD ANGEL Vantage has the latest mobile safety van information. In addition, the SET LIVE VAN feature allows ROAD ANGEL Vantage users to alert each other to mobile vans.
- Page 40 Primary Schools You can set up ROAD ANGEL Vantage to alert you whenever you are within 250 metres of a primary school. Unprotected Railway Crossings Alerts you to railway crossings with no barrier.
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Page 41: Diagnostics
ANGEL Vantage. A number of messages will appear explaining any issues or problems with your device. Road Angel Group Ltd has made every effort to ensure that all the information contained in this manual is accurate and reliable. However, the information is subject to change without notice.
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