Polaris HUD Plus User Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Polaris
Table of Contents
Polaris HUD Plus
Overview
The Polaris HUD plus is a device that projects the vehicle’s speed and time (optional) onto the windshield, avoiding the need for the driver to take their eyes off the road to check the speedometer. The unit warns the driver approximately 190 meters and again at 50 meters upon the approach of fixed Red light cameras or speed cameras. It also has 2 over-speed alerts that can be set to the driver’s preferred speed limit. The HUD plus has software built-in that allows it to become a digital HUD. This means you can flip the numbers and view the speed directly from the HUD. We call this non-reflective mode. Please be aware that it is easy to accidentally flip the numbers by pressing the INCREASE ICON as a long press. If you have accidentally changed this setting, the numbers will flip, and the speed will seem erratic. To change it back, long press the increase icon.
Product Info
- Speed and time data via GPS satellites
- Speed and Red light camera data provided by TomTom
- Powered by Cigarette Lighter Adaptor
- Easy Installation
- Touch pad buttons
- Adjustable brightness, volume, and speed alerts + more
In the Box
- HUD plus
- Reflective Film
- Instructions
- Cigarette lighter adaptor
- Alcohol Wipe
Installation
When the unit is powered on, place the HUD on the dash and move it around to determine the best visible position for the driver. Clean the dash with the alcohol wipe and remove the red cover sheet from the stick pad and mount the HUD. Adjust the angle of the bracket to suit the windscreen (please be aware that not all windscreens will suit the HUD laying completely flat). If you have purchased the hardwire cable, then this may have to be installed professionally as power needs to be picked up from an Acc+ source behind the dash.
How to Apply the Reflective Film
The reflective film is applied very similar to window tint. Before you
attempt to install it, make sure you have a spray bottle with some warm water
with a little bit of dishwashing detergent. This will allow you to position it
on the windscreen first with the ability to move it around to the desired
position. DO NOT just stick it on the windscreen like a sticker. You will not
be able to reposition or reuse the reflective film.
- Remove the protective layer from the film
- Spray your windscreen and the back of the film (sticky side) with the warm, soapy water.
- Apply the film to the windscreen and move it around to find your desired position.
- Once it is on the windscreen, squeeze all of the excess water out with a flat surface (e.g., Credit card, ruler, squeegee).
Touch Pad Button Functions
You do not have to press down hard on the touch button panel. Treat it like
your phone screen. Just a light touch should do the trick. Some buttons have
dual functions with a short press and a long press. Short press = tap, long
press = hold down button gently for a couple of seconds.
When you have adjusted a setting in the Menu, you do not have to press set SET
- Short Press: Increase
- Long Press: Toggles between reflective & non-reflective
mode.
MENU
- Short Press: Toggles between different Menu options such as: Overspeed level 1, overspeed level 2, calibration Setting, brightness setting, time zone setting, summertime setting, volume setting.
Product Usage Instructions
- Power on the device and place it on the dash to determine the best visible position for the driver.
- Clean the dash with the alcohol wipe and remove the red cover sheet from the stick pad and mount the HUD.
- Adjust the angle of the bracket to suit the windscreen.
- If you have purchased a hardwire cable, then it may be installed professionally as power needs to be picked up from an Acc+ source behind the dash.
- The device will project the vehicle’s speed and time (optional) onto the windshield, avoiding the need for the driver to take their eyes off the road to check the speedometer.
- When approaching fixed Red light cameras or speed cameras, the device will warn the driver approximately 190 meters and again at 50 meters.
- The device has 2 over-speed alerts that can be set to the driver’s preferred speed limit.
- The device has software built-in that allows it to become a digital HUD. You can flip the numbers and view the speed directly from the HUD.
- Touch the buttons on the touchpad gently. Some buttons have dual functions with a short press and a long press. Short press = tap, long press = hold down button gently for a couple of seconds.
- When you have adjusted a setting in the Menu, you do not have to press SET.
Overview
The Polaris HUD plus will project the vehicles speed and time (optional) up
onto the windscreen which avoids the need for the driver to take their eyes
off the road to check the speedometer. The unit will also warn the driver
approximately 190 metres and again at 50 metres upon the approach of fixed Red
light cameras or speed cameras. It also has 2 over speed alerts that can be
set to the drivers preferred speed limit.
Important
The HUD plus also has software built in that allows it to become a digital HUD. This means you can flip the numbers and view the speed directly from the HUD. We call this non-reflective mode. Please also be aware that it is very easy to accidentally flip the numbers by pressing the INCREASE ICON as a long press. Please be aware that if you have accidentally changed this setting, the numbers will flip and the speed will seem erratic. To change it back, long press the increase icon
Product Info
- Speed and time data via GPS satellites
- Speed and Red light camera data provided by TomTom
- Powered by Cigarette Lighter Adaptor
- Easy Installation
- Touch pad buttons
- Adjustable brightness, volume and speed alerts + more
In the box
- HUD plus
- Reflective Film
- Instructions
- Cigarette lighter adaptor
- Alcohol Wipe
Installation
When the unit is powered on, place the HUD on the dash and move itaround to
determine the best visible position for the driver. Clean the dash with the
alcohol wipe and remove the red cover sheet from the stick pad and mount the
HUD. Adjust the angle of the bracket to suit the windscreen (please be aware
that not all windscreens will suit the HUD laying completely flat). If you
have purchased the hardwire cable then this may have to be installed
professionally as power needs to be picked up from an Acc+ source behind the
dash.
How to apply the reflective film
The reflective film is applied very similar to window tint. Before you attempt to install it, make sure you have a spray bottle with some warm water with a little bit of dishwashing detergent. This will allow you to position it on the windscreen first with the ability to move it around to the desired position. DO NOT just stick it on the windscreen like a sticker. You will not be able to reposition or reuse the reflective film.
- Remove the protective byer from the film
- Spray Pur windscreen and the back Of the film (sticky side) with the warm. soapy water
- Apply the film to the windscreen and move it around to find your desired position.
- Once it iS on the windscreen. squeeze all Of the excess water out with a flat surface (eg. Credit card. ruler. squeegee)
Touch pad button functions
You do not have to press down hard on the touch button panel. Treat it like
your phone screen. Just a light touch should do the trick. Some buttons have
dual functions with a short press and a long press. Short press = tap, long
press = hold down button gently for a couple of seconds.
When you have adjusted a setting in the Menu, you do not have to press set
-
Short Press: Increase
Long Press: Toggles between reflective & non-reflective mode. -
Short Press: Toggles between different Menu optionssuch as: Overspeed level 1, overspeed level 2, calibration Setting, brightness setting, time zone setting, summertime setting, volume setting.
-
Short Press: toggles between mute voice / unmute voice
Long Press: Toggles between enable time display / disable time display. -
Short Press: Decrease
Red light and speed camera feature
There is no need to set this up, the HUD plus is already programmed to warn
the driver when approaching fixed red light and speed cameras.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure that the voice has not been muted as you will
not hear any alerts from the unit.
If the voice has been muted simply tap the SET button
Menu options
If the voice is enabled, the HUD will ‘tell’ you which setting you are in when
toggling through the menu.
When you have reached your desired setting, simply leave it and wait for it to
go back to the speed. DO NOT PRESS SET.
Overspeed level 1:
Tap once
Use this setting to set a preset overspeed alert.
Range: 0-180km/h in 10km/h increments
Use your increase & decrease buttons to get to your desired overspeed level. Once you have found your desired setting, simply wait for the HUD to go back to showing speed.
Calibration Setting
Tap MENU 3 times
We do not recommend calibrating the HUD to be exactly the same as your Speedo.
We believe calibrating means missing out on one of the best benefits of the
HUD which is determining what your true speed is via GPS satellites. Your
speedo will always have a margin off error. However, if you wish to use this
setting, please see instructions on how to calibrate the HUD to match your
speedometer
IMPORTANT : When determining the difference between the HUD and your speedometer, please either choose a quiet area for driving or have a passenger assist you.
- To match your vehicles speedometer, first set calibration to 0. Take the vehicle for a drive and try to maintain an even, slow speed (example 50km/h) to determine the difference between the HUD plus and the speedometer.
- If the HUD plus displays a speed that exceeds your speedometer you will need to set the calibration to a minus amount to bring the HUD plus speed back down.
- For example If your speedometer shows 50 km/h and the HUD plus displays 53 km/h, the calibration will have to be set at -3.
- If the HUD plus displays a speed that is less than your speedometer you will need to set the calibration to a plus amount to bring the HUD speed forward.
- For example, if your speedometer shows 55km/h and the HUD displays 50 km/h, the calibration will have to be set at +5.
Use your increase & decrease buttons to get to your desired calibration. Once you have found your desired setting, simply wait for the HUD to go back to showing speed.
Brightness Setting
Tap MENU 4 times
Use your increase & decrease buttons to get to your desired brightness
setting. There are 6 brightness settings: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
0 = automatic brightness setting. If set to 0, the HUD will automatically
adjust to the darkest setting in low light conditions and the brightest
setting in normal conditions. Once you have found your desired setting, simply
wait for the HUD to go back to showing speed.
Time Zone Setting
Use your increase & decrease buttons to get to your desired Time Zone setting.
setting. There are 3 time zone settings: Perth, Sydney, Adelaide.
PERTH = Perth, ADELAIDE = Adelaide or NT, SYDNEY = rest of the states. Once
you have found your desired setting, simply wait for the HUD to go back to
showing speed.
Summertime setting (daylight savings)
Tap 6 times
Use your increase & decrease buttons to enable / disable Daylight Savings
Once you have found your desired setting, simply wait for the HUD to go back
to showing speed.
Volume Setting
Tap MENU 7 times
Use your increase or decrease buttons to set your desired volume setting.
There are 5 volume settings 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.
Once you have found your desired setting, simply wait for the HUD to go back
to showing speed.
Need Help?
Scan the below QR code to find some helpful videos on the menu functions of
the HUD & how to toggle between reflective & non-reflective mode: You can also
call us on (02) 9638 1222 or email us at
[email protected]