UNIDEN R4 Extreme Long-Range Laser-Radar Detector User Manual

UNIDEN R4 Extreme Long-Range 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.

R4 OVERVIEW

Uniden’s R4 is a top of line Radar Detector with a built-in GPS feature. With the R4, 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 for X, K, Ka, POP, MRCD/T, and Gatso RT3/4.
• Remote keypad (Optional)
• MRCD/T (Alert priority: Laser, MRCD, Ka, K, X) with customizable tones
• Quiet Ride MRCD/T on and off
• Voice Notifications
• Radar band frequency displays
• GPS for Red Light and Speed camera locations
• Up to 1750 GPS lockouts (Mute Memory points)
• Easy-to-read OLED display
• User Mark alarm with set and voice notification
• Advanced K and Ka band filters
• Undetectable Spectre I and IV
• Displays Signal Strength and Vehicle Battery Voltage
• Max. Speed Warning System
• The red light camera on/off and point delete
• X, K, MRCD/T, Ka, and Laser band selectable alert tones
• K, Ka Bogey tones (Alert tones 1 – 5)
• X, K, and Ka-band user-defined sensitivity levels in Advanced mode
• Auto mute volume levels (Off, On 0 – 7)
• Ka Frequency Voice Alert
• Auto Dim
• POI Database Save/Update (Maximum: 20,000 points)
• POI Passchime On/Off
• 8 Compass Directions
• Laser Gun ID
• Overspeed Alert Mute
• Keep K Block Filter ON to block K band monitor systems
• Mute Memory save, alarm
• Volume Adjust (0 – 8)
• Auto Mute Memory
• Two Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA)

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

PARTS OF THE R4

NON-KEY ELEMENTS

POWER CORD

 

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 OLED displays.

INSTALL AND TURN ON R4

You can mount the R4 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 R4 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 R4 and plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
4. When the vehicle turns on, the R4 automatically turns on and runs through a self-test cycle.

Release the R4 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 R4 and plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
3. When the vehicle turns on, the R4 automatically turns on and runs through a self-test cycle.

Pull the unit from the dashboard, separating the hook and loop tape.

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.

The R4 menu system is 2-tiered; Basic and Expert. Basic level menus let you set basic elements such as red light camera alarms, band announcement (voice), and how you want the OLED to appear (Alert Display #1 or #2 menu option, for example), among other options. Expert-level menus allow you to fine-tune your detector by activating the traffic sensor filter, turning threat notifications on and off, or changing the colors on the OLED screen, among other options.

• In addition, GPS can be turned on and off only through the Expert menus. GPS status also affects which menus may be displayed in the Basic or Expert levels. For example, if GPS is turned on, then the Speed Camera Alarm menus display. If it is not turned on, then those menus will not display.
• If a menu depends on Level, Mode, GPS, or a different status, that dependency will be noted in the specific menu entry itself.
• The following table lists all the menu options from all levels and modes.

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

BASIC OPERATIONS

MAINTENANCE

MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT

The R4 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 R4 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

AMWUA1901

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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