Auto Meter 4389 - Manual (Page 3)

SETUP and OPERATION MODES
A.) MENU MODE – To Select Menu Mode, press the MODE (+) button. To exit setup mode and return to
Real Time display, press ExIT (–).
B.) RUN MODE/RECORD MODE – The DPSS must be in “Preset” mode before the Run mode (Level 2) or
Record mode (Level 3) can be started. This is accomplished by pressing the ExIT (–) button while the
DPSS is in Tach mode. The right most decimal point should now be blinking indicating that you have
entered “Preset” mode. Pressin g ExIT (–) again turns off the “Preset” mode.
While in Preset mode, the Launch Lite function will become active. In this mode, the Shift-Lite will
perform as follows:
When the RPM is below the Launch RPM Set Point: the Shift-Lite will be off.
When the RPM is at the Launch RPM set point +/-100 RPM: the Shift-Lite will be on.
When the RPM is above the Launch RPM set point: the Shift-Lite will flash. Once the unit enters
Record mode, the Launch Lite function will no longer be active.
To enter Run mode (Level 2) or start a recording (Level 3) from Preset mode, press MODE (+) or
apply and remove +12 volts to the blue wire. This can be done with a remote start switch, trans brake
or line lock solenoid, brake switch or clutch switch. The right-most decimal indicator will change to a
constant lit state indicating recording is in progress.
NOTE: Any previously recorded run information will be over-written.
The device will continue to record for the specified maximum time period (80 seconds), or until ExIT (–) is pressed, which ever
comes first. The decimal indicator will turn off at the end of the recording.
• 450 RPM “Short Shift Protection” is provided. This will advance the shift-lite setting from one shift point to the
next when the engine drops 450 RPM or more. For example, if shift point #1 is set at 6,000 RPM and you short
shift at 5,000 RPM the tach will automatically advance to shift point #2 even though you never reached
6,000 RPM and the light never turned on.
• During a run, after the last shift point, the Shift-Lite will remain off.
If the unit is powered off during the “Preset” mode, the tach will return to the “Preset” mode when power is applied and the
engine is running.
If the unit is powered down during a recording, the tach will return to “Tach” mode when power is applied and the engine is
running. The recording will be available for playback up to the point that power was removed.
C.) PLAyBACk MODE (Level 3 only) – Press and release the MODE (+) . The display will indicate “PLaY.” Press ENTER to confirm
your choice and begin “playing back” the run stored in the memory on the display at 1 ⁄
3
real time.
To “Rewind” the current run being played back, press and hold the ExIT (–) button. The display will play the run backwards from its current position in real
time, for as long as Rewind/Pause is pressed. Once Rewind/Pause is released, playback will be “Paused”.
To resume playback at 1 ⁄
3
real time, press and release the MODE (+) button. Pressing and holding the MODE (+) will play the run forward in real time.
When the MODE (+) is released, playback will resume at 1 ⁄
3
real time. During Playback, the Tach Output on the violet wire will be active.
D.) SHIFT POINT SET – Once “SptS” is shown on your display, press ENTER to confirm that you would like to set your shiftpoint or points. “SP1” will now be
displayed. On Level 1 models you will only be able to set one shift point. To set your shift point, press ENTER to confirm the shiftpoint you would like to
set. The display will now show you the current shift point setting. Use the MODE (+) and ExIT (–) buttons to raise and lower this number. A single press
results in a 10 RPM increment change. Push and hold each button to scroll more quickly through the RPM scale. Once you have dialed in the desired set
point, press ENTER to confirm your choice. Navigate to additional shift point settings by pressing the MODE (+) button. Set these additional points using
the process described above.
NOTE: It is recommended that you set the shift point to 3000 RPM (or a similarly mid to low point in your engine’s rev range) to confirm proper installation.
With the DPSS on and in Tach mode, bring the revs of the vehicle to 3000 RPM and verify that the light activates as specified. Once this test is
completed dial up your shift point to your desired, or engine builder specified RPM setting.
NOTE: If a set point has been changed, all higher Shift-Lite set points will also be changed to the same value. All lower Shift-Lite set points will be left
unchanged. For example, if Shift-Lite set point #2 is changed to 6,000 RPM, set points #3 and #4 will also be changed to 6,000 RPM.
Set point #1 will not be changed. Set point #5 is the Launch RPM and will not change when set points #1-4 are changed.
E.) *LAUNCH LITE SET – The Digital Pro Shift System has a Launch Lite setting for drag racing applications and other
forms of motorsport that can benefit from a precise launch RPM from a dead stop. When the Launch Lite is active, the shift light will perform as follows:
• When the RPM is below the Launch RPM Set Point: the shift light will be off.
• When the RPM is at the Launch RPM set point +/-100 RPM: the shift light will be on.
• When the RPM is above the Launch RPM set point: the shift light will flash.
Press the MODE (+) button until “SptS” is displayed, press ENTER to confirm this choice and then press MODE (+) until “LnCH” is displayed.
Press ENTER to confirm your choice to set your launch light RPM. Use the MODE (+) and ExIT (–) buttons to scroll up and down until your desired RPM
set point is displayed. Press ENTER to confirm your Launch Lite set point.
* LAUNCH RPM QUICk SET – If you need to change your Launch Light Setting quickly, you can do so when the vehicle engine is running and the Digital
Pro Shift is on by raising the engine RPM in “Tach Mode” until you have reached the desired set point. Press the ENTER button to confirm your new
Launch Light Setting. You should see the Decimal indicator flash quickly to confirm your new setting.
F.) PULSE PER REVOLUTION SET (CyL. CALIBRATION) – Use this feature to calibrate your Digital Pro Shift System to your engine and ignition type. To
enter Pulse Per Revolution Set, press the MODE (+) button until “PPr” is displayed, then press ENTER to confirm your selection. You may now use the
“+” and “–” buttons to cycle up and down through the pulse settings available on this product. Pulse per revolution settings refer to the number of pulses
or “plug firings” provided by the ignition to the device per engine crank revolution. For example a single coil ignition on a 4-cylinder engine will typically fire
two cylinders per crank revolution. If your ignition matched this type, you would need to set your PPr value to “2” ( † See below). Below is a list of common
ignition pulse settings. If you need further assistance calibrating this unit for your application please visit our Tech Tips and FAQ section on our website
(http://www.autometer.com/tech_faq.aspx) or contact Auto Meter tech support personnel via the information included with the warranty information
shown later on this sheet.
† The available ignition pulse settings are .5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5 & 6.