Table of Contents 1. OVERVIEW .....................................................................................................1 2. PRODUCT NOTICE...........................................................................................1 3. FEATURES ......................................................................................................2 4. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ...............................................................................3 5. HARDWARE INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................4 51. APPEARANCE................................................................................................... 4 52. HARDWARE FUNCTION...................................................................................... 4 53. BATTERY INSTALLATION ..................................................................................... 5 54. LED INDICATORS.............................................................................................. 8 55. FUNCTION OF AUTO ONOFF (POWER SAVING MODE) ............................................ 8 6. SETUP BTQ1000P ..........................................................................................9 61. INSTALL THE DRIVER AND SOFTWARE UTILITY FOR BTQ1000P ................................. 9 62. INSTALL GOOGLE EARTH .................................................................................. 12 7. START TO USE ..............................................................................................12 71. FULLY CHARGE THE BATTERY WHEN USING AT THE FIRST TIME.................................. 12 72. CONNECT BTQ1000P WITH YOUR PC .............................................................. 12 73. START THE SOFTWARE UTILITY........................................................................... 13 8. USEFUL REFERENCE APPLICATIONS ON THE INTERNET ..................................37 81. LOCR GPS PHOTO .......................................................................................... 37 82. GPSBABEL.................................................................................................... 38 83. SPORTSMATE ............................................................................................. 39 84. JETPHOTO STUDIO ......................................................................................... 40 85. VEOGEO....................................................................................................... 41 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING ....................................................................................42 10. APPENDIX ..................................................................................................44 101. ACTIVATE THE BLUETOOTH FUNCTION IN YOUR PDA/SMART PHONE OR PC ............ 44 102. CREATE BLUETOOTH SETTING (WINDOWS MOBILE 5/6 FOR POCKET PC) ............... 45 103. CONFIGURE THE GPS INTERMEDIATE DRIVER..................................................... 48 104. START YOUR NAVIGATION SOFTWARE ............................................................... 51 105. SAFETY NOTICES .......................................................................................... 52 BTQ1000 Platinum Super 51CH GPS Travel RecorderTM ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1. Overview Thank you for purchasing Qstarz Super 51CH series BTQ1000P Bluetooth® GPS Travel RecorderTM, builtin new generation GPS chipset MTK with 51 channels tracking for your navigation and travel log, and also, provides standalone logging up to 200,000 records. Besides, BTQ1000P software utility supports multicondition setting to customize personal travel record. All tracking records can be downloaded, saved, and also can display directly on Google Earth with photos by integrated Geotagging function. BTQ1000P supports 32hrs operating time for your log. You don't have to worry your GPS needs to be recharged shortly, and supports Smart Power control for power saving. 2. Product Notice Please take out the battery and store it in dry/cool places when not use for a long period. If BTQ1000P isn't used in temperature between 10 ~ 60, its battery charging capability will decrease. Leave the BTQ1000P far from heat or high temperature environment. And also, do not expose your BTQ1000P in temperature higher than 140/60 to prevent the battery inside BTQ1000P from overheating, exploding or burning itself. The Lithium battery inside the BTQ1000P should be recycled. It is recommended to turn BTQ1000P off in the hospital. Wireless GPS receiver may interfere with the medical equipments which use radio frequency. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damages and loss resulting from the use of this manual, or from deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or from misuse of the product in any way. Please clean the unit with a dry and clean soft close. Do not use harsh cleaning solvents, chemicals, or strong detergents. Do not attempt to open BTQ1000P by yourself. Unauthorized hacking may damage the unit, and void your warranty. .................................................................................................................................................................... 1 www.Qstarz.com ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Beyond Navigation BTQ1000 Platinum Super 51CH GPS Travel RecorderTM 3. Features Adopt MTK chipset with high sensitivity 158dBm and 51Channel Performance StandAlone travel recorder to log up to 200,000 records (Waypoints would be reduced due to more options of Log Format) Easily switch Travel Recorder to LOG mode or NAV mode (Navigation + Log) Support POI button for memorizing your location StandAlone travel recorder to log up to 200,000 records (*) Provide PC utility with friendly UI and MultiLanguage Support MultiMode setting to record data Vehicle, Bicycle, Jog) Draw your navigation path immediately on Google Earth as default Support GeoTagging function for digital photo and generate KMZ file easily Active NMEA protocol VTG / GLL manually via Qstarz setup tool Save the travel records as GPX / PLT / CSV / NMEA / Google Earth file format Support WAAS+EGNOS+MSAS Personal/Portable Navigation (PDA, Smartphone, PC, etc.) Lower power consumption up to 32hrs for travel recording Fast Position Fix ,Cold start 36s, Warm start 33s,Hot start 1s Auto OnOff function for smart power control *The waypoints would be decreased when the more options of Log Format are selected .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 www.Qstarz.com BTQ1000 Platinum Super 51CH GPS Travel RecorderTM ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4. Product Specification General MTK GPS Module L1, 1575.42MHz 1.023MHz chip rate 51CH Performance Builtin patch antenna with LNA Tracking 158dBm WGS84 Performance Characteristic Position Without aid: 3.0m 2DRMS <3m CEP(50%) without SA (horizontal) Accuracy DGPS (WAAS, ENGOS, MSAS): 2.5m Velocity Without aid: 0.1m/s, DGPS (WAAS, ENGOS, MSAS): 0.05m/s Time 50 ns RMS Cold/Warm/Hot Start 36/33/1 sec, average Dynamic Condition Altitude <18,000m Velocity <515m/sec Acceleration <4g Protocol NMEA 0183 (V3.01) GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC (Default) GPS Output Data VTG, GLL(Optional) Baud Rate 115,200 bps Power Builtin rechargeable Liion battery, Up to 32 hrs after fully charged Bluetooth Standard Fully compliant with Bluetooth V1.2 Bluetooth Profile Serial Port Profiles (SPP), Up to 15 meters Others Size / Weight 72.2 (L) X 46.5 (W) X 20 (H) mm/ 64.7g (battery included) 10 to + 60 Operating Temperature 20 to + 60 Storage Temperature 0 to + 45 Charging GPS Chip Frequency C/A Code Channels Antenna (Internal) Sensitivity Datum .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 www.Qstarz.com ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Beyond Navigation BTQ1000 Platinum Super 51CH GPS Travel RecorderTM 5. Hardware Introduction 51. Appearance 1. Power jack (mini USB type) 2. Mode switch (OFF/NAV/LOG) 3. Battery status LED (Red/Green) 4. Bluetooth status LED (Blue) 5. GPS status LED (Orange) / POI recording LED (Blue) 6. Internal antenna 7. POI button 52. Hardware Function Description Take the power cable and connect it to the power Power Jack jack (mini USB type) for charging only Mode Switch (OFF) Power off BTQ1000P When switch to NAV mode, BTQ1000P only can be used to navigate with handheld devices (PDA / Mode Switch (NAV) Smartphone / Laptop...), and the data log function is disabled. When switch to LOG mode, BTQ1000P can be used Mode Switch (LOG) to record your travel path, and navigation function is still enabled. POI Button Push to log the favorite Point of Interest Hardware Function .................................................................................................................................................................... 4 www.Qstarz.com BTQ1000 Platinum Super 51CH GPS Travel RecorderTM ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Mode Switch (OFF) Mode Switch (NAV) Mode Switch (LOG) 53. Battery installation Put Battery in place: 1. Press the PUSH button on the bottom side of the unit 2. Pull out the battery cover. Insert battery in the unit .................................................................................................................................................................... 5 www.Qstarz.com ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Beyond Navigation BTQ1000 Platinum Super 51CH GPS Travel RecorderTM 3. Put battery cover on to the cabinet 4. Then push down and force it forward to fit firmly Take Battery out: 1. Press the PUSH button on the bottom side of the unit 2. Pull out the battery cover .................................................................................................................................................................... 6 www.Qstarz.com BTQ1000 Platinum Super 51CH GPS Travel RecorderTM ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3. Then take out the battery from the unit. Charging your battery For the first time using the BTQ1000P, please charge battery until it is fully charged. Take the power cable and connect it to the power jack (mini USB type) and recharge through USB cable, travel charger, or car cigarette adaptor. This will begin to charge the battery. Charging time is about 3 hours typically. When the Power LED is Red, battery power is low status. Please recharge. When the Power LED is Green, the battery is under charging mode. When th ...