Uniden R3 Laser-Radar Detector User Manual

Uniden R3 Laser-Radar Detector

About Uniden 
Uniden America Corporation, the North American subsidiary of Japan-based Uniden Corporation, manufactures and markets wireless consumer electronic products including home security and video security systems, Bearcat® scanners, FRS/GMRS radios, marine radios, radar detectors, dash cams, and other wireless personal communications products. Based in Irving, Texas, Uniden sells its products through retailers and distributors throughout North, Central and South America.

R3 OVERVIEW

Uniden’s R3 is a top-of-the-line Radar Detector with a built-in GPS feature. With the R3, you can mark geographical points where you commonly encounter radar transmissions. These can be school zones, red-light cameras, and places where police frequently monitor traffic. You can mark these points so the detector will announce “User mark ahead” when you approach them.

Among other announcements, the Voice Notification feature lets you know when you are approaching a radar and what type of radar it is (red light, speed, etc).

FEATURES

• Super Long-Range Laser Radar Detection
• Voice Notifications
• Radar band frequency displays
• GPS for Red Light and Speed camera locations
• Easy-to-read OLED display
• User Mark set and voice notification
• Advanced K and Ka band filters
• Spectre I and IV undetectable
• Displays Signal Strength and Vehicle Battery Voltage
• Max. Speed Warning System

INSTALL AND TURN ON R3

You can mount the R3 on the windshield (1- and 2-cup suction brackets included) or on the dashboard (hook and loop tape included).

INSTALL/POWER ON

Windshield

When you mount the R3 on the windshield, mount it in the middle of the windshield between the driver and passenger. Be sure there are no obstructions and that there is a clear view through the windshield.

1. Attach the rubber suction cups to the bracket and push the cups firmly onto the windshield.
2. Slide the unit onto the bracket until it clicks into place.
3. Plug the power cord RJ11 connector into the R3 and plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
4. When the vehicle turns on, the R3 automatically turns on and runs through a self-test cycle.

Release the R3 from the bracket by pressing the Eject key on top of the detector.

Dashboard

The same types of mounting requirements for the windshield apply to mounting the unit on the dashboard.

1. Attach the unit to the dashboard using the hook and loop fastener tape.
   Be careful not to cover any air vent holes with the hook and fastener tape.
2. Plug the power cord RJ11 connector into the R3 and plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
3. When the vehicle turns on, the R3 automatically turns on and runs through a self-test cycle.
   Pull the unit from the dashboard, separating the hook and loop tape.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

PARTS OF THE R3

NON-KEY ELEMENTS

CHARGER

OLED DISPLAY

The OLED display on the front of the unit changes depending on what events are happening.

• If GPS = ON, the OLED’s left display area shows the display selected in the menus.
• If GPS = Off, the OLED’s left display area shows Volt regardless of user settings.

The following table provides examples of the most common displays:

MENU SYSTEM

Menus lets you set up the system to your own requirements. You can turn different bands on and off and set specific items such as speed or auto-mute.

• Press MENU to access the Menu system. The screen displays the selection’s current status.
• For example, if you press MENU and the screen displays Voice: ON, you have the option of turning Voice to OFF.

Use the following keys to navigate the menus:

• MENU: Change a menu item setting (press and hold to exit the Menu system).
• VOL +: Go to the next Menu item.
• VOL –: Go to the previous Menu item.

Several menu items only display if GPS is set to ON. These entries are noted in the following table.

BASIC OPERATIONS

FEATURE DETAILS

USER MARKS

LASER AND RADAR SITES

• With the R3, you can mark geographical points where you commonly encounter radar transmissions, These can be school zones, red-light cameras, and places where police frequently monitor traffic.
• When you are at the location, press MARK. The R3 announces “User mark logged.” Now, when you approach these points, the R3 announces “User mark ahead.”
• Press and hold MARK at that location to delete that user mark.
  The R3 registers up to 200 user marks.

HIGHWAY VS CITY MODE

Uniden’s R3 radar detector operates in three different frequency (X, K, and Ka-band) sensitivity modes – Highway, City, and City 2. Highway mode is the most sensitive, with maximum detection ranges while on the highway or open road. City and City 2 are on the lower end of the detection scale for city driving. These two modes reduce sensitivity so that false signals (such as from automatic door openers) are filtered out.

Under factory default conditions (X band = off on all bands, K and Ka bands = on), the band sensitivities are:

• Highway: X band off; K and Ka-band full sensitivity.
• City: X band off and K band sensitivity reduced; Ka-band full sensitivity.
• City 2: X band off. K band sensitivity reduced. Ka full sensitivity.

Turn the X band on in the menus with K and Ka bands still on (default); the mode sensitivities are:

• Highway: X, K, and Ka band full sensitivity.
• City: X and K band sensitivity reduced; Ka-band full sensitivity.
• City 2: X band off. K band sensitivity reduced. Ka-band full sensitivity.
  If a band is turned off through the menus, it is off in all modes; however, X band is always off in City 2 mode, regardless of the menu setting.

POP MODE

In POP mode, the R3 can detect short bursts from radars that are too fast for many other detectors to catch. You can turn POP mode on and off in the Menu system.

ALARM PRIORITIES

• GPS Connected / GPS Error / Speed Camera / Red Light Camera / User Mark Alarm/POI Limit Speed Alarm
• Laser signal
• X, K, Ka band signal
• User Limit Speed Alarm
• Vehicle Low Battery Voltage Warning, Vehicle Battery Saver Alarm

THREAT

The R3 detects up to 4 radar band signals (threats) at a single time. The strongest radio signal is designated as the Priority signal, and its frequency is displayed on the OLED. The other signals (threats) are indicated on the left side of the display. In the following example, 2 K band, 1 X band, and 1 Ka band frequencies are detected.

MUTE MEMORY

• Use Mute Memory to mute known areas of false alarms (such as department store automatic doors). The R3 remembers where you muted the audio (GPS location) and the frequency you muted. It will automatically mute when you travel to that location and the saved frequency is detected; however, if a different frequency is detected, the R3 alerts to that different frequency.
• When you press MUTE/DIM or the MUTE button on the charger to mute audio for a specific location, Mute On displays. While Mute On displays, press MUTE/DIM or the MUTE button on the charger again to save that GPS location to memory. Mute Memory displays on the screen.

R3 stores up to 200 Mute Memory points.

• To delete Mute Memory points, press MUTE/DIM or the MUTE button on the charger while Mute Memory displays. The R3 displays a delete confirmation message; press MUTE/DIM or the MUTE button on the charger again to confirm. You can also delete Mute Memory points from Menus/Delete All Mute.

AUTO MUTE

When the R3 detects a signal, it sounds an alarm at the current volume level. To make the alarm quieter, turn Auto Mute on through the menus. This will reduce the volume to VOL level 1 after the first 3 seconds. Auto Mute ends 10 seconds after the alarm ends unless:

• The same signal is detected within that 10-second period; then, Auto Mute stays on.
• A different band signal is detected during that 10-second period; then, Auto Mute turns off and then back on at the current volume level.

Auto Mute does not apply to Laser Alert.

USER SPEED LIMIT

When you set a speed limit through the menus, the R3 sends an alarm tone if your speed exceeds that speed limit setting. If that happens, the unit announces and displays over-speed warnings.

QUIET RIDE

This function mutes X and K band radar alarms when you drive under a speed limit set in this menu (up to 90 mph/140 km/h). If X or K band signals are detected, the unit beeps once in volume level one and then goes to volume level zero. Q-Ride flashes in green on the OLED.

Ka and Laser bands are NOT muted. Mute Memory overrides Quiet Ride.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT

The R3 requires very little physical maintenance. Wipe it with a soft cloth to keep dust from accumulating. Check the power cord connections to keep them clean and free of corrosion.

UPDATING THE FIRMWARE/DATABASE

Uniden recommends that you update your R3 firmware and database periodically. Go to www.unidensupport.com, find your model, and check if you have the latest firmware.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

FCC/IC COMPLIANCE

FCC: AMWUA1702

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.

ONE-YEAR 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 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 the original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is

• damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary,
• modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden,
• improperly installed,
• serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty,
• used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or
• 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 warranty is in effect, the 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 the warrantor or its representatives in connection 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 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 that 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 the 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 the 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.
Spectre I and Spectre IV are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty. Ltd.

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