Uniden America UA1601 RADAR DETECTOR User Manual
Uniden America Corporation RADAR DETECTOR
User Manual
UNIDEN
LONG RANGE RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
BASIC USER’S MANUAL
&Zϲ
IN 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 Cord
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 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.com
FEATURES
• 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 Display
INSTALL &Zϲ
WINDSHIELD
1. 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.
DASHBOARD
1. 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 OVERVIEW
KEYS
Keys 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
Jack
Power
Jack
POWER
VOL +
MENU
VOL −
USB Eject
Eagle
Eye
Latch
Slot
MUTE/DIM
CITY
Signal
Strength
KEY PRESS TO... PRESS AND HOLD TO...
MUTE/DIM
MUTE
• MUTE on
• MUTE off
DIM
• Bright
• Dim
• Dark
CITY
Switch between City and
Highway modes.
NA
POWER
Turn DFR6 on and off. NA
VOL +
• Turn volume up (6
levels).
• In Menus, go to next
item.
NA
VOL –
• Turn volume down (6
levels).
• In Menus, go to previous
item.
NA
MENU
Access the Menu system. Exit the Menu system.
MENU SYSTEM
Press
MENU
to access the Menu system. The screen displays the selection’s
current status. Use the following keys to navigate the menus:
x
MENU
: Change a setting (press and hold to exit the Menu system).
x
VOL +
: Go to the next Menu item.
x
VOL –
: 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 ELEMENTS
ELEMENT WHAT IT DOES
Eagle 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 OPERATIONS
This 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 ON
Press
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 VOLUME
Press
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 ALERT
You 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 LEVEL
Adjusting 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/OFF
The DFR6 monitors X (HIGHWAY only), K, and Ka bands as well as Laser
transmissions.
CHANGE HIGHWAY TO CITY AND BACK
Press
CITY
to cycle between City and Highway modes.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF... TRY THIS...
No display or audio. Check the fuse in the plug. Replace if
necessary.
The unit alarms when the vehicle hits
bumps.
Check the connections. Be sure they
are all secure.
The unit alarms briefly in the same
location but no radar source was in view.
There may be a motion sensor or
house alarm in use within range.
The detector did not alert when a police
car was in view.
• The officer may not have radar/
laser units turned on.
• Check that the band are turned
on. Press MENU. If the band is
turned on, the OLED will show
ON.
The car starts but the detector does not
turn on.
• Verify that the power cord is
securely connected to the unit
and inserted into the cigarette
lighter jack.
• Change the fuse in the power
cord. Unscrew the cigarette
lighter jack to access the fuse.
SPECIFICATIONS
Receiver Type: Antenna Type:
Radar Double Conversion
Superheterodyne
Self-Contained Antenna
Radar Linear Polarized
E-vector Vertical
Laser Pulsed Laser Signal
Receiver
Laser
Front
Convex Condenser
Lens
Frequency: Laser
Back
Concave
Condenser Lens
X 10.525 GHz Dimensions 110.00 mm (D) x
69.00 mm (W) x
29.50 mm (H)
K 24.150 GHz Weight 6 oz (170g)
Ka 33.400 - 36.000 GHz Operating
Temp.
-4° to +185° F
(Radar/Laser)
-20° to +85° C
(Radar/Laser)
Laser 800 nm - 1100 nm Storage Temp. -22° to +203° F
(Radar/Laser)
-30° to +95° C
(Radar/Laser)
Detector Type: Operating
Power Source
DC 11.0 to 16.0 V
Radar Scanning Frequency
Discriminator
USB Interface USB Specification
2.0/1.1
Laser Pulse Width
Discriminator
Alarm Type Beep (Detected Band
and Signal strength)
FCC/Industry Canada Information
FCC: AMWUA1601
ICC: 513C-UA1601
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operaon is subject to the
following two condions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operaon.
Unauthorized changes or modicaons to this equipment may void compliance
with the FCC Rules. Any change or modicaon must be approved in wring
by Uniden. Changes or modicaons not approved by Uniden could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
L’appareil est conforme aux normes d’Industrie Canada. Son fonconnement
est soumis aux deux condions suivantes : (1) Ce disposif ne doit pas causer
d’interférences et (2), il doit pouvoir accepter les interférences, incluant celles
pouvant nuire à son fonconnement normal.
Tous les changements apportés à cet appareil, s’ils ne sont pas expressément
approuvés par Uniden ou toute ulisaon de celui-ci d’une autre manière
que celle décrite dans ce guide peut annuler votre autorisaon de le faire
fonconner.
Limited Warranty
Keep your receipt! Proof of purchase is required for warranty service.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORP. (“Uniden”)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original
retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and
crasmanship with only the limitaons or exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate
and be of no further eect 12 months aer the date of original retail sale.
The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained
as reasonable or necessary, (B) modied, altered, or used as part of any
conversion kits, subassemblies, or any conguraons not sold by Uniden,
(C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an
authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfuncon covered by this
warranty, (E) used in any conjuncon 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 Operang Guide for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform
to this warranty at any me while this war-ranty is in eect, 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
representaves in connecon with the performance of this warranty. 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 limitaon of incidental
or consequenal damages so the above limitaon or exclusion may not apply
to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specic 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, aer following
the instrucons in this Operang Guide, you are certain that the Product is de-
fecve, 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 Corporaon
C/O Saddle Creek
743 Henriea Creek Rd., Suite 100
Roanoke, TX 76262
(800) 297-1023, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday
POP Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.
Spectre I and Spectre IV are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty. Ltd.
VG2 is a trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD.
Issue 1, March 2015