Dual Electronics XGPS150 Universal GPS Receiver Owner’s Manual

Dual Electronics XGPS150 Universal GPS Receiver

The XGPS150 is a GPS receiver that works with signals from GPS satellites to determine your location anywhere in the world. It can then transmit your location information to devices that have Bluetooth connectivity and support the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP).

Features:

• Bluetooth status indicator
• Battery level indicator
• GPS status indicator
• Power on/off
• Low battery indicator
• USB port for charging
• Mode switch

Product Usage Instructions

Setup

The XGPS150 is very simple to use. Follow the one-time setup process below to connect it to your device:

1. Turn on your device’s Bluetooth.
2. Move the mode switch on the XGPS150 to the proper position for your device (left or right).

Pairing with Your Device

Pairing is the process of connecting two devices over Bluetooth. Follow the instructions below to pair the XGPS150 with your device:

iPod touch, iPad or iPhone:

1. Go to Settings > General > Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth.
2. Your device will automatically begin looking for the XGPS150.
3. Select the XGPS150 from the list of available devices.
4. If prompted for a code during the pairing process, use either “0000” or “1234”.

Android device:

(Instructions may vary based on the version of the Android OS you are using.)

1. Go to the Bluetooth settings on your Android device.
2. Turn on Bluetooth and make your device discoverable.
3. Your device will automatically begin searching for the XGPS150.
4. Select the XGPS150 from the list of available devices.
5. If prompted for a code during the pairing process, use either “0000” or “1234”.

Note : Some devices, like Android-based devices, may require a helper app to connect to the XGPS150. Please consult your device’s owner’s manual for more information.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the XGPS150 Universal Bluetooth® GPS Receiver from Dual Electronics.
The XGPS150 works with signals from GPS satel-lites to determine your location anywhere in the world. It then can transmit your location informa-tion to many kinds of devices which have Blue-tooth connectivity and support the Bluetooth

Serial Port Profile (SPP). This includes:

• the iPhone® (generations 2 through 4)
• the iPod touch® (generations 2 through 4)
• the first generation of the iPad®

You can also connect the XGPS150 to many An-droid®, Windows® or Blackberry® smart phones and tablets, as well as to notebook computers run-ning Windows or OS X.
NOTE : Not all manufacturers include SPP in their devices, even if the device has Bluetooth. Please consult the owner’s manual for your specific de- vice to determine whether it supports SPP. Some devices, like Android-based devices, may need a helper app to connect to the XGPS150. See Pair-ing with your device for more information.

Features

• Power switch. Firmly press and hold the power icon for a moment to turn the device on or off.
• Low battery indicator. This light will flash red when the battery level is low and the device re-quires recharging. (See Charging the XGPS150.) During charging, the light will glow red and change to green when charging is complete. This light is normally off while the XGPS150 is running.
• Bluetooth status indicator. This light will indicate whether the XGPS150 is searching for a device to connect to, negotiating a connection with a device, or has successfully paired to a device. A slow flash (about once per second) indicates the XGPS150 is available to connect to another device. A quick flash (approx. 5 times per second) briefly hap-pens when the XGPS150 is pairing with another device. A solid glow indicates that the XGPS150 has successfully paired and is communicating with another device.
• GPS status indicator. The GPS indicator will flash while the XGPS150 is searching for satellite signals. The light will change to a steady green when your location is successfully determined. NOTE: when paired with an iPad, iPod or iPhone the GPS status light will not illuminate until an app is actively requesting GPS information.
• USB connection. The USB connector is used for charging the XGPS150.
• Mode switch. The mode switch must be set for the device you want to use the XGPS150 with:
  Switch Position| For these devices:
  ---|---
  Left (towards USB connector)| • Android, Windows &

Blackberry devices.

•  Laptops and tablets.

Right (away from USB connector)| •  iPod touch, iPad and

iPhone

Setup

The XGPS150 is very simple to use. There is a one-time setup process to connect it to your iPad, iPod, smart phone, tablet or laptop computer. Once this setup process is completed, simply turn on the XGPS150 to begin using it.

To setup the XGPS150 with your device, you will need to do two things:

• Set the mode switch on the XGPS150 for the type of device you will be using.
• Pair the XGPS150 with the device you will be using.

Setting the mode switch
With the tip of a fine ballpoint pen, move the mode switch to the proper position:

• If you are using the XGPS150 with an iPad, iPod touch or iPhone slide the switch right, away from the USB connector.
• To use the XGPS150 with an Android, Win-dows or Blackberry smart phone, laptop com-puter or tablet, move the mode switch to the left, towards the USB connector.

Pairing with your device

Pairing is the process connecting two devices over Bluetooth and allowing them to communicate. You will need to go through the pairing process each time you use the XGPS150 with a new device, and the XGPS150 will automatically try to reconnect to the last device it was paired with.
NOTE : If your device requires a code to connect during the pairing process, use “0000” or “1234”.

Pairing the XGPS150 with the iPod touch, iPad or iPhone
( NOTE: these instructions were written using iOS version 4.1 and may be different if you are using a different version of the iPhone OS.)

• Make sure the mode switch on the XGPS150 is set correctly for your device (see Setup).
• On the touch/iPad/iPhone device, go to:

Settings- >General->Bluetooth
and turn on Bluetooth. The device will automati-cally begin looking for the XGPS150.

• Turn on the XGPS150. The blue Bluetooth status light on the XGPS150 will begin to blink slowly (about once per second).
• After a few seconds, the XGPS150 will appear as XGPS150-xxxxxx in the list of devices on the touch/iPad/iPhone screen. (The last 6 digits are part of the XGPS150 serial number and will be different for each unit.) The word Misc may also appear for a few moments before XGPS150-xxxxxx appears.
• Tap XGPS150-xxxxxx in the list of devices to connect to it. The words “Not Paired” will disap-pear and be replaced by the spinning cursor.
• After approximately 10 seconds, the XGPS150-xxxxxx name in the device list will change to blue text and the word Connected will appear. The blue LED on the XGPS150 will blink rapidly for a few seconds and then stay illuminated, confirming the two devices have successfully paired and are communicating.

Pairing the XGPS150 with an Android device

( NOTE : these instructions were written using An-droid OS version 2.1 and may be different if you are using a different version of the Android OS.)

• Make sure the mode switch on the XGPS150 is set correctly for your device (see Setup).
• Turn on the XGPS150. The blue Bluetooth status light on the XGPS150 will begin to blink slowly (about once per second).
• On the Android device go to:
  • Settings->Applications->Development and enable the option for Allow mock loca-tions. This will let the Android device use GPS  information from an external device like the XGPS150.
• On the Android device go to:
  • Settings->Wireless & networks and turn on Bluetooth.
• On the Android device go to
  • Settings->Wireless & networks-> Bluetooth settings and select Scan for devices.
• After a few seconds, the word XGPS150- xxxxxx will appear in the list of devices. (Note: the last 6 digits are part of the XGPS150 serial number and will vary from device to device.) At this point, the Android device may say Paired but not connected and the blue Bluetooth indicator XGPS150 will continue to blink slowly.
• In order for GPS-enabled apps to use information from an external GPS, you will likely need to install a helper app on your Android device.
  This helper app runs in the background and will let apps communicate with the XGPS150. Several helper apps are available, and we recommend using a free app on the Android Market called Bluetooth GPS.

Using the Bluetooth GPS helper app with the GPS150

• Please make sure you have completed the steps above in Pairing the XGPS150 with an Android device.
• Download and install the Bluetooth GPS app from the Android Marketplace.
• Open the Bluetooth GPS aapp and select the XGPS150 from the pull-down menu on the Main tab.
• Check the box next to Enable Mock GPS Provider.
• Tap the Connect button. Your Android device will connect to the XGPS150 and begin stream-ing location data to apps on your device. The blue Bluetooth indicator on the XGPS150 will illuminate without blinking.

Pairing the XGPS150 with a Blackberry device

( NOTE: these instructions were written using a Blackberry Storm 9550 and may be different if you are using a different model of Blackberry smart phone.)

• Make sure the mode switch on the XGPS150 is set correctly for your device (see Setup).

• Turn on the XGPS150. The blue Bluetooth light on the XGPS150 will begin to blink slowly (about once per second).

• From the Blackberry main menu go to:

  • Manage Connections and turn on Bluetooth.

• From the Blackberry main menu go to: Options->Bluetooth-> Add Device and select Search.
  After a few seconds, the name XGPS150- xxxxxx will appear in the list of paired devices.
  ( Note : the last 6 digits are part of the XGPS150 serial number and will vary from device to device.)

• From the Blackberry main menu go to Options->Advanced Options-> GPS and select the XGPS150-xxxxxx from the GPS Data Source list of devices. Also, on the same menu, make sure that GPS Services is set for Location On and Location Data is Enabled.

If you need additional help connecting the XGPS150 to your device, please contact customer service (cs@dualav.com or 866-382-5476). However, due to the enormous number and variety of available devices, you may need to contact the manufacturer of your device for additional instructions.

Using the XGPS150

Once the XGPS150 is paired with your device, you can begin using apps that utilize GPS information.
The XGPS150 includes a non-slip pad for use in a car or on a boat. Slide the XGPS150 into the pad to secure it, making sure that the lip of the pad seals over the top edges of the XGPS150. The XGPS150 is not waterproof, but it will withstand light splashing when it is seated properly in the non-slip pad.
A two-piece armband is also included for using the XGPS150 during hiking, geocaching, jogging, cy-cling or other outdoor activities. Use the armband without the extension to secure the XGPS150 around the strap of a backpack. With the exten-sion, the XGPS150 can be secured around your arm.

Charging the XGPS150

The XGPS150 is charged via the USB connector on the side of the device. To charge, simply con-nect the XGPS150 to the USB port on any com-puter using the included USB cable. A 12V ciga-rette lighter adapter is also included for charging the XGPS150 in a car. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge the XGPS150.

Tips for best performance

• Put the XGPS150 in a location with a clear view of the sky: the dashboard of your car, a boat bulkhead, the shoulder strap of a backpack, etc.
• The range of the Bluetooth connection will drop as the battery level drops. If you find that the wireless connection is failing, try recharging the XGPS150.

For a list of compatible GPS apps, visit the below link
https://www.dualgpssolutions.com/gpsapps

Specifications

• Dimensions (WxHxD in mm)
  • XGPS150: 55.0 x 55.0 x 18.5
  • Non-slip pad: 94.0 x 144.0 x 22.0
• XGPS150 Voltage
  • Input voltage: 5 VDC
• Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter Voltage
  • Input voltage: 12-24 VDC
  • Output: 5 VDC
• GPS
  • 65 Channel SkyTraq engine
  • Cold start: < 29 sec. typ. (open sky)
  • Warm start: < 25 sec. typ. (open sky)
• Bluetooth
  • CSR engine
  • Version: 2.1+EDR
  • Range: ~10m (~33 ft.) (open space)
• Internal Battery

  •   * Capacity: 680 mAh

  • Operating time: ~8.5 hours
  • Charging time: ~2.5 hours
• Environment Requirements
  • Operating temp: 14˚F – 140˚F (-10˚C – 60˚C)
  • Storage temp: -4˚F – 176˚F (-20˚C – 80˚C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% – 95% non condensing

Compliance

ICC Compliance
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Ca-nadian ICES-003.

FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interfer-ence, and
2. this device must accept any interference re-ceived, including interference that may cause un-desired operation.

Warning : Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to oper- ate the equipment.
Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-tion against harmful interference in a  residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instruc-tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in-stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con-nected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Limited One-Year Warranty

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this prod-uct to the original purchaser to be free from de-fects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase.
• Dual Electronics Corp. agrees, at our option, dur-ing the warranty period, to repair any defect in ma-terial or workmanship or to furnish an equal new, renewed or comparable product (whichever is deemed necessary) in exchange without charges, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction and proof of the date of purchase. Subsequent re-placement products are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period.
• Who is covered? This warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser for products purchased from an authorized Dual dealer and used in the U.S.A.
• What is covered? This warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in this product. The following are not covered: software, installation/re-moval costs, damage resulting from accident, mis-use, abuse, neglect, product modification, improp-er installation, incorrect line voltage, unauthorized repair or failure to follow instructions supplied with 17 the product, or damage occurring during return shipment of the product. Specific license condi-tions and copyright notices for the software can be found via http://www.dualav.com.

What to do?

• Before you call for service, check the trou-bleshooting guide in your owner’s manual. A slight adjustment of any custom controls may save you a service call.
• If you require service during the warranty pe-riod, you must carefully pack the product (prefer-ably in the original package) and ship it by prepaid transportation with a copy of the original receipt from the retailer to an authorized service center.
• Please describe your problem in writing and include your name, a return UPS shipping address (P.O. Box not acceptable), and a daytime phone number with your shipment.
• For more information and for the location of the nearest authorized service center please con-tact us by one of the following methods:
  • Call us toll-free at 1-866-382-5476
  • E-mail us at cs@dualav.com

Exclusion of Certain Damages: This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of any and all other warranties, expressed or implied, including without limita- tion the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and any obligation, liability, right, claim or remedy in contract or tort, whether or not arising from the company’s negli-gence, actual or imputed. No person or represen-tative is authorized to assume for the company any other liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall the company be liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages.

Dual Electronics Corp.
Toll Free : 1-866-382-5476
www.dualav.com
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References

• Premium Audio for Car, Marine, & Home - Dual Electronics
• Dual Electronics - GPS APPS

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