UNIDEN DFR5 Long Range Radar Detector User Manual

UNIDEN DFR5 Long Range Radar Detector User Manual

DISCLAIMER:
Radar detectors are illegal in some states. Some states prohibit mounting any object on your windshield. Check applicable law in your state and any state in which you use the product to verify that using and mounting a radar detector is legal. Uniden radar detectors are not manufactured and/or sold with the intent to be used for illegal purposes. Drive safely and exercise caution while using this product. Do not change the settings of the product while driving. Uniden expects consumer’s use of these products to be in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws. Uniden expressly disclaims any liability arising out of or related to your use of this product.

FEATURES

• X, K, and Ka-band alarms
• X, K, and Ka-band on/off
• POP and Laser alert alarms
• Highway/City modes
• Invisible to VG-2 and Spector I and IV radar detectors
• Mute alarm audio
• Voice alert notification
• Battery voltage display
• Dot Matrix character display
• The memory feature saves the user’s last settings (except MUTE) when the unit is powered down/disconnected from power.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• DFR5 radar detector
• Straight 12V DC Power Cord
• Windshield Mounting Bracket
• Hook and loop fastener tape
• Spare fuse for DC Power Cord

HARDWARE

DOT MATRIX DISPLAY
The DFR5 contains a dot matrix display. When a signal is detected, the display shows the band type and signal strength in an increasing bar format. If the DFR5 detects a laser, the display shows LASER

INSTALLATION AND TURN UP
Install the DFR5 on the front windshield or on the dashboard. For best performance, position the detector as low as possible in the center of the front windshield. Be sure the unit’s view of the road, either to the front or the back, is clear.

INSTALLATION

WINDSHIELD

1. Clean the windshield and the rubber cups of the mounting bracket. Attach the rubber cups to the bracket.
2. Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield.
3. Slide the unit onto the bracket.
4. Gently adjust the bracket angle if needed.
   Do not use the detector to adjust the bracket angle.
5. Plug the power cord into the detector.
6. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter

You can remove the detector by pressing the Eject key.

Dashboard

1. Place the unit on the dashboard so that it has a clear, level view of the road.
   The unit cannot be readjusted after the final installation.
2. Remove the backing from one side of the hook and loop the fastener tape.
3. Place that fastener tape on the dashboard where you want the unit.
4. Attach the other piece of the fastener tape to the bottom of the unit and attach the unit to the dashboard fastener tape.
   You can remove the unit as needed.
5. Plug the power cord into the detector.
6. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.

TURN UP
Once the detector is installed and the car is turned on, turn the Power/Volume dial away from you until it clicks. The unit is now turned on. The unit cycles through the display in this order: X – K – Ka – Laser, then signal strength except for Laser (L). A voice announces each band. Once the cycle is complete, the detector turns to standby mode.

DETECTION

The DFR5 detects emissions from radar guns and sounds an audio alert for the driver. The detector determines which band range the signal is from and displays that frequency type on the display (X, K, Ka, or Laser). The frequency strength (1 through 5) also displayed in an increasing bar format.

False signals can come from other devices such as the automatic doors at a supermarket or even another car’s cruise control; these devices operate in the same frequency ranges as radar guns.

BANDS
The DFR5 recognizes:

• X Band: This band was the first frequency band assigned to police radar. It operated on a lower frequency (10.525GHz) with a higher power output.
• K Band: This band is the most common frequency used in radar detectors (24.150). Its relatively small wavelength gives it a clocking distance of about 1/4 mile although, depending on the environment, it can detect up to 2 miles. Turn on the K band filter through the menus to filter out weaker K band frequencies and reduce false readings.
• Ka-Band: Over the years, the Ka Band incorporated the Ka-Band, the Ka Wide-Band, and the Ka Super WideBand. Most photo radars (also known as stop light cameras) use this band.
  POP™ is a single-pulse Doppler radar feature on some K and Ka band radar guns. This type of radar gun is a very sensitive receiver; and limits POP detect mode to highway and rural driving.
• Laser: Police use the laser’s narrower light pulses for speed detection as it is more accurate and faster. Laser beams are more detectable after they have bounced off their target and begin to disperse on the return trip.

MODES
The DFR5 operates in two modes:

• Highway. Provides audio and visual alerts any time all bands and lasers are detected. Recommended for highway or rural driving. (X, K, Ka, Laser)
• City. Provides audio and visual alerts any time all bands and lasers are detected. Provides a stronger signal so it can pick up weaker transmissions. (K, Ka, Laser)

VOICE ANNOUNCE
The DFR5 has a voice feature that tells you the unit status as it changes. For example, if the unit picks up K band transmissions, it announces “K band.” Turn this feature on and off through the menus.

OPERATION
After installing your radar detector, you can set it to your own specifications through the keys and the menu.

KEYS

MENUS
Press the MENU key to begin the menu cycle as listed in the previous table. The screen displays the feature’s current setting. For example, if the screen shows “K Band ON,” this indicates that the K Band is on. If you want to turn it off, press CITY or DIM.

MONITORING SPEED
A radar gun transmits radio waves at certain frequencies that bounce off objects and return to the radar gun’s receivers. The radar gun then calculates the speed of the object. The DFR5 recognizes the following bands/ frequencies used by radar guns:

RADAR DETECTOR DETECTORS (RDDS)
Radar detectors are illegal in some states. Law enforcement officers use special equipment to detect signals radiated by radar detectors. If they are in a state where radar detectors are illegal and the officer detects a vehicle using a radar detector, the operator of that vehicle could lose the radar detector and be fined. The DFR5 is designed to be invisible to signals from the Spectre l, Spectre lV, and VG-2 RDDs.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Use common sense and your DFR5 will provide trouble-free service. Please keep the following tips in mind:

• Don’t leave your unit on the dashboard during summer months. Interior heat may exceed safe operating levels.
• Do not spray cleaners or other liquids on the unit. Remove the unit when you are using these liquids.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers on the unit’s exterior.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

FCC/Industry Canada Inform

• FCC: AMWDLRD750
• ICC: 513C-LRD750

FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

IC Compliance
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

Cet appareil est conforme aux normes RSS exemptes de licences d’Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et (2), il doit pouvoir accepter les interférences, incluant celles pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement normal. Tout changement ou modification non approuvé expressément par la partie responsable pourrait annuler le droit à l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement.

One Year Limited Warranty

WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORP. (“Uniden”) 

to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed,

(D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product. STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this war-ranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the defect and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty.

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THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF

WARRANTY:
If, after following the instructions in this Operating Guide, you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at:

• Uniden America Corporation
• C/O Saddle Creek
• 743 Henrietta Creek Rd., Suite 100
• Roanoke, TX 76262
• POP Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc

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