Uniden R7 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.
R7 OVERVIEW
Uniden’s R7 is a top-of-the-line Radar Detector with a built-in GPS feature. With the R7, 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
- MRCD/MRCT (Alert priority: Laser, MRCD, Ka, K, X) with customizable tones
- Dual Antennas display Laser direction
- Voice Notifications
- Radar band frequency displays
- GPS for Red Light and Speed camera locations
- Up to 2,000 GPS lockouts
- 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
- Red light camera point delete
- X, K, MRCD, Ka, and Laser band selectable alert tones
- Bogey tone (Alert tones 1 – 5)
- X, K, and Ka-band user-defined sensitivity levels
- Auto mute volume levels (Off, On 0 – 5)
- Ka Frequency Voice Alert
- Auto Dim
- Overspeed Alert Mute
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
PARTS OF THE R7
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 displays.
INSTALL AND TURN ON R7
You can mount the R7 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 R7 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.
- Attach the rubber suction cups to the bracket and push the cups firmly onto the windshield.
- Slide the unit onto the bracket until it clicks into place.
- Plug the power cord RJ11 connector into the R7 and plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
- When the vehicle turns on, the R7 automatically turns on and runs through a self-test cycle.
Release the R7 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.
- 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. - Plug the power cord RJ11 connector into the R7 and plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
- When the vehicle turns on, the R7 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.
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 R7 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 R7 firmware and database periodically. Go to www.unidensupport.com/radar-detectors/, 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:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- 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:
- this device may not cause interference, and
- 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.
FAQS About Uniden R7 Laser-Radar Detector
Who manufactures Uniden?
Japanese
Where is the headquarters of Uniden?
Dallas, Texas
What is detectable by the Uniden R7?
construction zones, school zones, speed traps, and other traffic problems
Has the Uniden R7 GPS?
built-in GPS capability.
What factory makes Uniden R7?
Republic of Korea
What is the Uniden frequency range?
25-960 mhz
What exactly does Uniden’s laser mean?
The laser cannon can identify a speeding automobile within traffic since it emits a very narrow beam of light.
How does the Uniden R7 operate?
The R7 locates you geographically to warn you of red light and speed cameras when the GPS is turned on.
What does Uniden R7’s advanced mode entail?
Set the three radar bands’ sensitivity levels separately.
How do I get rid of the user mark on my Uniden R7?
To remove the user mark from that spot, press and hold MARK.
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