Uniden America UA1601 RADAR DETECTOR User Manual

Uniden America Corporation RADAR DETECTOR

User Manual

UNIDEN LONG RANGE RADAR/LASER DETECTOR BASIC USER’S MANUAL&ZϲIN THE BOX: xDFR6 radar detector xCoiled 12V DC Power Cord with RJ45 Connector xWindshield Mounting Bracket xHook and loop fastener tape xSpare fuse for DC Power CordDISCLAIMER: 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 settings of the product while driving. Uniden expects consumer’s use of these products to be in compliance with all local, state, and federal law. Uniden expressly disclaims any liability arising out of or related to your use of this product.This Basic User’s Manual provides instructions on installing and using the &Zϲ. It contains basic information on how the keys operate. For more detailed information, refer to the Detailed User’s Manual at the Uniden website: www.uniden.comFEATURES• Voice alert• Displays radar band frequencies• K band filter• Invisible to VG-2™ and Spectre I/IV/IV+™ radar detectors; Spectre I and IV undetectable• Signal Strength Meter • Battery Voltage DisplayINSTALL &ZϲWINDSHIELD1. Attach the rubber cups to the bracket and push the bracket firmly onto the windshield. Slide the unit onto the bracket. 2. Plug the power cord into the detector and plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.Release the bracket by pressing the Eject key.DASHBOARD1. Attach the unit to the dashboard using the hook and eye fastener tape.2. Plug the power cord into the detector and plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.Pull the bracket from the dashboard, separating the hook and loop tape.&Zϲ OVERVIEWKEYSKeys on the unit let you adjust and mute the alert volume and dim the OLED, Key backlight, and strength LED. Press MENU to enter the Menu system and set up the unit to your own specifications.Audio JackPower JackPOWERVOL +MENUVOL −USB EjectEagleEyeLatch SlotMUTE/DIMCITYSignal StrengthKEY PRESS TO... PRESS AND HOLD TO...MUTE/DIMMUTE• MUTE on• MUTE offDIM • Bright• Dim• DarkCITYSwitch between City and Highway modes.NAPOWERTurn DFR6 on and off. NAVOL +• Turn volume up (6 levels).• In Menus, go to next item.NAVOL –• Turn volume down (6 levels).• In Menus, go to previous item.NAMENUAccess the Menu system. Exit the Menu system. MENU SYSTEMPress MENU to access the Menu system. The screen displays the selection’s current status. Use the following keys to navigate the menus: xMENU: Change a setting (press and hold to exit the Menu system). xVOL + : Go to the next Menu item. xVOL – : Go to the previous Menu item.The most common menu items used for initial setup are: xVoice (ON/OFF) xX Band (ON/OFF) xK Band (ON/OFF) xKa Band (ON/OFF) xLaser (ON/OFF) xPOP Mode (ON/OFF) xDisplay Voltage (ON/OFF) xAuto Mute (ON/OFF) xBacklight (ON/OFF)This is not a complete list of menu items. Refer to the DFR6 Detailed Owner’s Manual on www.uniden.com for a complete list of menu items and how to use them.NON-KEY ELEMENTSELEMENT WHAT IT DOESEagle Eye Provides a 360° monitoring radius.Latch Slot Insert the bracket latch into this slot.Mini USB Provides PC connection for data updates.Audio Jack Plug in headset.Eject Press to release the bracket latch.Power Jack Plug in the 12V Power Cord here.Signal Strength Displays how strong the signal received is (5 levels)BASIC OPERATIONSThis section details DFR6 basic operations. Refer to the online Detailed User’s Manual at www.uniden.com for more complete details on all operations and Menu options.TURN ONPress POWER. The unit turns on and runs through an initial self-check. It displays the different bands and their settings. The DFR6 turns on automatically when you start the car.ADJUST VOLUMEPress VOL + to increase volume. The unit beeps, announces “Volume (0 - 6),” and displays a number increase.Press VOL – to decrease volume. The unit beeps, announces “Volume (0 - 6),” and displays a number decrease.MUTE VOLUME DURING ALERTYou can mute the alert volume during an alert. This is especially useful in situations where the alert may be prolonged, such as at red lights.Press MUTE/DIM during an audio alarm to mute it.CHANGE THE BRIGHTNESS LEVELAdjusting the brightness level applies to the OLED, keys, and strength LEDs at the same time. The backlight has three settings: BRIGHT, DIM, and DARK. Press and hold MUTE/DIM. The detector announces the brightnes level as it changes to that level. Press and hold the keys again to move to the next level. TURN BANDS ON/OFFThe DFR6 monitors X (HIGHWAY only), K, and Ka bands as well as Laser transmissions. CHANGE HIGHWAY TO CITY AND BACKPress CITY to cycle between City and Highway modes.

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