Police Detector Install Quick Start

 

1) The new very small main unit is installed in the front trunk in rear/mid engine sports cars or in the rear trunk in Sedans or under dash or under the seat.(small mounting bolts included)

2) The Antenna is mounted in the Grill or in the Sports car Bumper Driver's side.

3) The LNA box connects the Antenna to the Microwave SDR(Two versions - one for Front-Trunk and one for Front Engine but Front Engine can be used for both).

4) The Microwave SDR connects the the main computer unit though a USB.

5) The Speaker connects to the amplifier which connects to the main computer audio jack.

6) For Wireless Phone Display Only plug in HDMI dongle to the Computer and connect the USB and Cat5 of Wireless Router.

7) For HDMI Display on 5" Monitor or In-Car Monitor disconnect the Router and HDMI Dongle and connect the HDMI port of the Computer to the HDMI port of the Monitor or Car.

8) For Both HDMI Display and Wireless Phone Display remove the HDMI Dongle(HDMI Display must be on to use Wireless Display).

9) The Switch wiring is: Black is shared ground. Red is power in from the car, White is power out to the PD.

 

Stealth Antenna Mount in Grill - (Front Engine Car)

Small Stealth Antenna Mount in Grill

(Front Trunk Car: 2 3/4" x 4 3/4" x .5")

The 5 inch grill mount antenna is connected to the LNA box input N connector cable. The LNA box has 3 foot 250 KMR N connector to the black box, then 6 feet of 150 KMR SMA cable to one of the microwave SDR dongles.

The microwave SDR dongle can be hidden under dash or side panel in Sedans and SUVs. (The LNA, cable and optional attenuator are pre-assembled). The LNA should be powered through the 12 volt switch (and the computer and the Amplifier).

Stealth Antenna Mount (Rear or Mid Engine Sports Cars)

The front in-grill antenna can be installed under the bumper inside the bumper shell. Then connect the antenna to the 3 foot N connector to the LNA and brought inside the front trunk.

This Front-Trunk version of the LNA has a six inch SMA to the microwave SDR dongle. The microwave SDR dongle is connected via USB to the main computer USB.

(Use only gold plated USB 3.0 cables and never join two cables! Each antenna's microwave SDR to usb connection MUST BE A SINGLE CABLE)

The Stealth Grill option requires a second Microwave SDR dongle

 

The Stealth Grill option requires a second Microwave SDR dongle with the 1 inch whip mounted inside the cabin up by the Rear View mirror where it can "see" front and back or mounted in the rear window where it can see front or back. Then connect the Dongle via USB to the computer.

 

Rear Window Antenna Option

 

Rear Window Antenna Option - A Magnetic/Suction Cup Window Mount holds the 5" square antenna and 1" whip to the Rear Window.

A single USB cable connects it to one of the two main unit usb input port on the side. Use the Small Level to make sure the antenna is straight Next a 15-25 foot USB extender cable connects the Microwave USB receiver to the rear USB port of the Mini PC's USB ports( Next to the HDMI port).

 

For maximum range and performance both the rear window antenna and Stealth Grill Antenna can be used.

 

Don't connect more than two USBs antenna wires to the main computer unit. In this configuration the front window 1 inch whip is not necessary.

 

NOTE - In all configurations the Antennas connect to the Computers USB Input through the Microwave SDR Dongles.

 

Monitor Display

 

The HDMI monitor connects via HDMI cable to one of the HDMI inputs. Unplug the HDMI Dongle when using the Monitor Only or if using both the monitor and Iphone. Put the HDMI Dongle into the HDMI port when using the Wireless phone display only.

The touch screen requires a USB from the monitor to the computer. The USB connection also supplies power to the touch screen monitor.

 

Phone Display

 

The HDMI Dongle is plugged into one of the computer's HDMI inputs. The router connects to the Cat5 jack and one USB port. The computer and amplifier require 12 Volts through the two plugs and should be controlled by the same switch. Don't plug in the Monitor HDMI and HDMI Dongle at the same time

 

Audio Amp wiring

 

The power to the amp and computer MUST go through the same 12 Volt supplied switch to fused power - 5 Amps. The PC's audio jack is connected to the amplifier input jack or RCA connectors. The Speaker is wired to one audio input pair. You must cut the plug off of the supplied Speaker.

 

Display Monitor

 

The Monitor is connected by HDMI cable to the Mini-PC. If installing a Navix video in motion to display the video in dash, the 5" monitor is not necessary. The 5" monitor will get hot in a confined space! It will overheat if installed in a confined space.

Sports Car Install

Sports Car Install Options 5" Square Antenna plus whip

• Aways make sure Antenna has clear view of the Road
• Use the Small Level to make sure the antenna is straight
• Inside grill antenna shown below

Software Upgrade

Download Upgrade.html from email

• Copy Upgrade.html from email to the USB provided - NO OTHER USB
• The first time USB is used it is blank. Just click on USB20FD in the file manager not the file
• Use a PC Wifi Keyboard and Mouse for the Upgrade by replacing the mini-key board remote usb on the usb 10 foot cable. Insert USB Flash Drive directly into the Computer Main Unit next to the Antenna USB
• Follow the Video Instructions
• Note: Password is all lower case. The Upgrade script command is ./upgradePD.sh. The new software is Upgrade.html
• email to sherlocksales@thepolicedetector.com

Copy Recordings

Similar to Software Upgrade

• Do all the same steps as Upgrade Above Except -
• When you get to command ./upgradePD.sh type instead ./copyrecordings.sh
• Review the Upgrade Video Instructions

Download Remotix from Play Store or App Store

Iphone/Android Setup

• ALWAYS USE PHONE ON A MOUNT - NEVER LAY ON CONSOLE
• Put the supplied IP address into the App for "Host" address
• Type - No Security
• Give the Remotix App permission to use Wifi
• In wifi settings select the Wifi that begins with GL-AR150 or GL-300
• wifi password is "goodlife"
• Press Winkey until you see "Win key activated" to turn off unit
• Reminder - Turn off unit with Phone or Remote BEFORE turning off power

• Make sure the other controls on the bottom of the phone are not blue(on)
• Unit won't turn off from Win key if the bottom alt,Shift, or ctl is blue(on)
• if the remote is acting funny check the bottom controls and/or curser button
• The typewriter icon on the left opens and closes the keyboard
• The gear icon opens and closes on the right opens the connection setup