UNIDEN R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar Detector User Manual

UNIDEN R8 Extreme Long-Range Radar Detector

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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 the settings of the product while driving.

Uniden expects consumer’s use of these products to comply with all local, state, and federal laws. Uniden expressly disclaims any liability arising out of or related to your use of this product.

R8 OVERVIEW

Uniden’s R8 is a top-of-the-line Radar Detector with a built-in GPS feature. With the R8, 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: GPS alarms, Laser, MRCD, Gatso, Radar (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 1,750 GPS lockouts
• Easy-to-read OLED display
• User Mark set an alarm with voice notification (up to 1,750 User Mark points)
• 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
• 12 X, K, MRCD, Gatso, 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 – 7)
• Ka Frequency Voice Alert
• Auto Dim
• Overspeed Alert Mute
• POI database save and update (Max. 20,000 points)
• POI alarms (Speed and Red-light cameras, and User Marks)
• 2 POI types: Speed Camera and Red-Light camera
• POI alarm on/off
• Laser gun ID
• Vehicle battery saver and Low Battery warning
• Red-light camera quiet ride
• Speed unit display (mph and km/h)
• Compass display (8 directions)
• GMT setting (–12 ~ +12 hr)
• Daylight Saving Time setting (On, Off)
• Memory Quota
• K Block Filter to block K band monitor systems
• Auto Mute Memory
• 2 Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA)
• Gatso RT3/RT4 detection

WHAT’S IN THE BOX 

PARTS OF THE R8 

POWER CORD 

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

INSTALL AND TURN ON R8
You can mount the R8 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 R8 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 R8 and plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
4. When the vehicle turns on, the R8 automatically turns on and runs through a self test cycle.

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.
2. Be careful not to cover any air vent holes with the hook and fastener tape.
3. Plug the power cord RJ11 connector into the R8 and plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
4. When the vehicle turns on, the R8 automatically turns on and runs through a self test cycle.

MENU SYSTEM

Menus lets you set up the system to your 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).
• +: Go to the next Menu item.
• –: Go to the previous Menu item.

FEATURE DETAILS

ALARM PRIORITIES

• GPS Connected / GPS Error / Speed Camera / Red Light Camera / User Mark Alarm/POI Limit Speed Alarm.
• Laser signal
• MRCD Alarm
• Gatso
• Radar (X, K, Ka band signal)

ALERT DISPLAY OPTIONS
The R8 has 3 different display options for alerts, selectable in the Menus.

AUTO DIM
The Auto Dim feature only displays in the Expert level if you select Auto using the R8 unit’s MUTE/DIM button or the power cord’s MUTE button. The R8 has a light sensor that works with the Auto Dim feature to dim or brighten the OLED display according to outside light levels. Configure OLED brightness/dim levels through the Auto Dim setting in the menus.

MODES (HIGHWAY, CITY, AUTO, AND ADVANCED)
Uniden’s R8 radar detector operates in two different frequency (X, K, and Ka-band) sensitivity modes – Highway and City. Highway mode is the most sensitive, with maximum detection ranges while on the highway or open road. The city is on the lower end of the detection scale for city driving. City mode reduces sensitivity so that false signals (such as from automatic door openers) are filtered out.

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

• Highway: X, K, and Ka bands full sensitivity.
• City: X and K bands sensitivity reduced; Ka-band full sensitivity.
• Auto: Auto mode will switch the R8 between Highway and City depending on the
• Auto City Speed menu setting (see page 14). If the driving speed is over the
• Auto City Speed setting, R8 operates in Highway mode. If it is below the set speed,
• R8 operates in City mode. Sensitivity is the same as Highway and City settings.

UPDATING THE FIRMWARE/DATABASE
Uniden recommends that you update your R8 firmware and database periodically. Go to www.uniden.info/download, find your model, and check if you have the latest firmware.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

FCC/IC COMPLIANCE

FCC ID: AMWUA2102 contains FCC ID: W75-BTM0.

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.

Avis de conformité à la FCC : Ce dispositif a été testé et s’avère conforme à l’article 15 des règlements de la Commission fédérale des communications (FCC). Ce dispositif est soumis aux conditions suivantes: 1) Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et; 2) Il doit pouvoir supporter les parasites qu’il reçoit,incluant les parasites pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement. Tout changement ou modification non approuvé expressément par la parties responsable pourrait annuler le droit à l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement.

FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the  receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC CAUTION
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes RSS exemptes de licences d’Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et (2), il doit pouvoir accepter lesinterférences, incluant celles pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement normal. Tout changement ou modification non approuvé expressément par la parties responsable pourrait annuler le droit à l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement.

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 (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction 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 Operating Guide for this product.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: If 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 WARRANTYSET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY ABOUT THE PRODUCT AND IS INSTEAD 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 which 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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