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GPS Hot Lap Timer Instructions

Download the complete GPS Hot Lap In-Car Timer Instruction Manual for full instructions on installation and features.

Quick Start - Timing Laps

Screen Overview & Key Symbols

GPS Hot Lap Main Screen

Scroll throught the fuctions on the Main screen with the DOWN button.

Key Symbols correspond to the buttons in the various function screens.

GPS Hot Lap Key Symbols

Create Track

Before you can begin timing your laps (Circuit Race) you must create a track. For complete details on track creation, track editing and creating segments see the complete GPS Hot Lap In-Car Timer Instruction Manual.

  • Press the DOWN button to highlight the Create/View Track icon and press the CENTER button to create a track.
  • Press the DOWN button to scroll to the Track Name field and press the CENTER button to edit the Track Name.
    • Change the letters with the UP and DOWN buttons
    • Press the CENTER button to move to the next character
    • When done with the name press and HOLD the CENTER button for 3 seconds to return to the previous screen
  • Press the DOWN button to scroll to the Track Width field and press the CENTER button to increase the Track Width.
  • Press the DOWN button to scroll to the Start Track Learn field.
    • Press the UP [S] button to Start learning the track
    • Press the DOWN [F] button to set up your Finish line
    • Press and HOLD the CENTER button for 3 seconds to return to the main screen

A NOTE about setting your START/STOP line for lap times: The GPS records your position within 6-10 feet so you should choose a location on the track where you will have the most consistent positioning. Choosing an area where you frequently change your line may result in laps not being recorded.

Create A Session

  • Press the DOWN button to highlight the Circuit Race icon and press the CENTER button to create a new session.
  • Press the DOWN button to scroll to the Session Name field and press the CENTER button to edit the Session Name.
    • Change the letters with the UP and DOWN buttons
    • Press the CENTER button to move to the next character
    • When done with the name press and HOLD the CENTER button for 3 seconds to return to the previous screen
  • Press the DOWN button to scroll to the Track field and press the CENTER button to enter the Select Track screen.
    • Scroll through the list of Tracks with the UP and DOWN buttons
    • Press the CENTER button to select your Track
  • Press the DOWN button to scroll down to Start Racing and press the CENTER button to open the Lap Timing screen.

Timing Laps

Before you can begin timing your laps (Circuit Race) you must create a track. For complete details on the Lap Timing screen see the complete GPS Hot Lap In-Car Timer Instruction Manual.

  •  To Start timing your laps press the CENTER button [G]. The GO!! symbol in the upper left corner will begin flashing and the stopwatch has started counting.
  • To Stop timing your laps press the CENTER button.
  • Press the DOWN button to exit to the main screen.

Viewing Recorded Laps

Press the UP button to view your recorded lap times.

Scroll through the list of Tracks with the UP and DOWN buttons and press the CENTER button to enter the Select Session screen.

Scroll through the list of Sessions with the UP and DOWN buttons and press the CENTER button to view the Session Details with your lap  times and differences.

If you have segments set up for the track you can view them for each lap. See the GPS Hot Lap In-Car Timer Instruction Manual for more details about creating lap segments.

Press and HOLD the CENTER button for 3 seconds to return to the previous screen and repeat until you return to the Main screen.

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