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Q1 How can I set the clock time (Time Zone)?
A1 Please go to Setting and select your time zone, you may refer on the link below to find your local time zone: http://www.qstarz.com/download/World Time Zone Table -ss.pdf
 
Q2 What’s Daylight Saving? Should I turn it On or OFF?
A2 Daylight Saving Time (or summer time as it is called in many countries) is a way of getting more light out of the day by advancing clocks by one hour during the summer, if your country doesn’t use Daylight saving time, you won’t need to turn it on. http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%A4%8F%E4%BB%A4%E6%99%82%E9%96%93
 
Q3 What’s the difference between 25Hz and 10Hz?
A3 25Hz means log 25 times per second, thus the log data will be more precise than 10Hz.
 
Q4 My LT-8000S could not get the GPS signal, what’s the problem？
A4
  • Although the LT-8000S will normally pick up a satellite signal within 1-2 minutes after powering on the device, it may take longer time if you are in an area with more geographic obstructions. Please make sure you have placed it in a position that has clear view to the sky and not obstructed by metal objects.
  • Please try to use Cold Start your LT-8000S in GPS mode and search again for the GPS satellite.
Q5 How can I check the firmware version on my device?
A5 On the LT-8000S main menu, go to Setting >> About >> AP Version
 
Q6 How to upgrade the firmware?
A6 Please follow the steps below to upgrade firmware:
Step1. Turn OFF the device and connected to the USB port of the computer. LT-8000S will enter MASS STORAGE automatically.
Step2. Extract the downloaded firmware file LT-8000S.qst and save to it under the root directory of the LT-8000S memory card.
Step3. Remove the device safety and unplug the USB cable.
Step4. Power on LT-8000S, and it will start updating the firmware.
Step5. Check the unit's current version at Setting Mode >> About >> AP Version
 
Q7 How to change GNSS update frequency?
A7 On the main menu, go to GNSS >> GNSS Update Frequency >> to switch between 10Hz or 25Hz.

 
Q8 How can I extend LT-8000S’s battery life？
A8 You can set the Brightness to “Low” and Power Saving to “On” in Setting to increase the battery life.
 
Q9 Once I skip the tip how to enable it again?
A9 Go to LT-8000S >> Setting >> Tips, set Tips from OFF to ON.
 
Q10 How to query the used memory capacity?
A10 You can go to the "Settings" to check the "Memory Status".

 
Q11 How long is the battery life ?
A11 Battery life will vary depending on usage condition, but the battery will last up to 14 hours. Adjusting the backlight brightness under a weak GPS signal condition could shorten battery life.
 
Q12 How can I install LT-8000S’s optional accessory GPS External Antenna?
A12 Please see below PDF file of installation guide.
https://qstarz.s3.amazonaws.com/public/LT-8000GT/documents/HowtoinstallLT-8000GT_8000SExternalGPSAntenna.pdf
 
Q13 It is possible to change Session Name?
A13 Session Name was created automatically by device, so it could not be renamed.
 
Q14 Why is the Drag's range condition showing red?
A14 Your secondary condition range figure is set out of the primary condition. Please set the secondary condition within the primary condition. When the setting conditions are displayed in red, the drag test cannot be performed. Please confirm the measurement condition setting properly before the test.
 
Q15 Why device cannot detect my track automatically in Circuit mode?
A15 If the device does not automatically detect the track, please confirm whether the device satellites have position fixed? If the GPS is fixed, there may be no tracks in our database around. If this happens, please confirm the Trackmap version in the device, and update it if there is newer version. If you still cannot find track in the latest version, contact Qstarz and provide relevant information then we will evaluate whether to add this track to our database.
 
Q16 How can I check the auto detecting Trackmap version in my device?
A16 On the LT-8000S main menu, go to Setting >> About >> Trackmap
 
Q17 When I cross the Start/Finish and Splits line, the device doesn’t show the lap/splits time?
A17
  • When you are at the track spot to mark the Start/Finish line, please make sure to drive or ride slowly (at least 30 kmh) then press button.
  • Make sure Beacon width cannot be too narrow comparing with the track width.
 
Q18 What’s the difference between Load User Track and Load Shared Track in Circuit Race mode?
A18 Load User Track: Load the track you have created in LT-8000S. Load Shared Track: Load the track you have uploaded through QRacing PC software.
 
Q19 How can I delete my log data?
A19 Please select the "Delete" function from "History" >> "Record List" >> "Menu" of LT-8000S to delete the data.
 
Q20 Will I lose my data when I press Factory Reset in the Setting?
A20 No, Factory Reset will only reset all the setting to factory default; it won't delete any log data.
 
Q21 My LT-8000S hangs up. How can I get it back to normal status?
A21 You can find the Reset button beside USB connector, it is a small hole which can be pressed by pen tip or pin to reset your device. (Hard reset will shut down the device without erasing the memory data.)