RadarHAWK SE Owner's Manual

TM
with POP™ mode
RADAR LASER DETECTOR
Owner's Manual
TM
with POP™ mode
WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing the wireless RadarHAWK™ SE Radar and Laser
Detector with POP™ mode. The new RadarHAWK™ SE model incorporates
advanced antenna technology and extremely low power consumption
circuitry to ensure top-class performance. It is a completely integrated radar
and laser detector, which responds X, K, and Ka band radar guns and all known
laser speed guns in use today.
The RadarHAWK™ SE is specially designed to be a simple-to-use device in any
vehicle or motorcycle keeping you fully protected at all times. This manual
contains instructions and information explaining how the RadarHAWK™ SE
operates.
Please read the manual in detail to get the most out of the outstanding
performance and features of the RadarHAWK™ SE.
Features
• All radar band detection
• High sensitivity antenna
• 360° laser detection
• Detects POP™ mode radar
• VG-2 undetectable
• Highway & two city modes
• Selectable alert tones
• Display brightness control
• Self-test & feature memory
• Auto audio control
• Low-power consumption
• Fast recharging circuit
• Mount on windshield or dashboard
• One year limited warranty
Package Contents
• Mounting Bracket
• Suction Cups
• 12V DC Power Cord & Fuse
AA NiMH Battery
• Fastener Tape
• Two AA NiMH Rechargable Batteries AA NiMH Battery
• Operation Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
RADAR
Receiver Type Dual Conversion Superheterodyne
Linear Polarized. Self-Contained
Antenna Type
Antenna
Detector Type Frequency Discriminator
X Band
Frequency of
K Band
Operation:
Ka Band
LASER
Receiver Type Pulsed Laser Signal Receiver
Detector Type Digital Signal Processor
Opto Sensor Photo Diode with Convex Condenser Lens
GENERAL
Temperature
-20°C to +70°C
Range
Power
12~15V DC, 500mA (Negative Ground)
Requirements:
Dimensions
1.0" X 2.85" X 4.2"
HxWxD
Weight 160g with Two AA NiMH Batteries
*Speci cations are typical. Individual units may vary.
Speci cations are subject to change without notice.
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ABOUT RADAR/LASER DETECTION
Radar Devices
Until the mid-1970's, X band (10.50~10.55 GHz) was the only frequency used by most police
radar devices. Early radar detectors needed only to listen for X band radar. But in 1976 police
radar devices using K band (24.05~24.25 GHz) were introduced, leading to the development
of the rst dual band detectors able to receive both frequencies (X and K).
Then, in 1987, a proliferation of police radar devices using KA band frequencies began with
the introduction of photo radar (34.3 GHz), followed by the Stalker (34.2~35.2 GHz) in 1991
and the BEE 36A (33.4~34.4 GHz) in 1992. The introduction of KA band photo radar (34.3
GHz) led to the development of tri-band detectors able to detect X, K, and a small portion of
KA band. A fourth category of "wide-band" radar detectors capable of detecting X, K, and
wide KA (34.2~35.2 GHz) bands reached the market following the introduction of Stalker
radar.
Finally, in response to the BEE 36A, a new generation of "superwide-band" radar detectors
was developed. They detect all police radar devices operating on X, K, and superwide KA
(33.4~36.0 GHz) bands. All RadarHAWK™ radar/laser detectors are superwide band
receivers. When radar detectors proved easily capable of detecting radar from miles away,
radar device manufacturers responded by developing "instant-on radar. " In the instant-on
mode, the radar's transmitter is placed on hold, ready to re but not yet producing a signal
for detectors to hear. The o cer waits until his target is very close, releases the radar from
stand-by mode, and gets a speed reading within a second or so.
In this situation, no detector can o er much warning. When you receive a radar alert we
highly recommend that you promptly reduce your speed if you're driving faster than the
speed limit.
Laser Devices
Laser devices transmit an invisible light beam at a frequency (more accurately a
"wavelength") of 904 nanometers. A nanometer is how a light wavelength is measured.
Di erent laser devices operate at di erent light pulse rates and some manufacturers call
them "bands. " All RadarHAWK™ radar/laser detectors can detect all current laser devices in
use.
Less than 1,000 laser devices are in service in 45 states at present. Most are used by city
police on urban multi-lane roadways. The use of laser devices for speed monitoring is
expected to increase, but will remain limited due to their high cost and limited attractive-
ness to agencies that favor the convenience of conventional moving radar. Currently, laser
guns account for less than 5% of the total number of speed monitoring devices (radar and
laser) sold in the U.S. annually; during the next ve years, this gure is expected to remain
under 8%. Laser devices will likely be in service in every state within a few years.
Laser devices can measure the speed of a target vehicle only when it is up to 1,500 feet away
in line of sight. This means that when a laser alert is displayed, the speed monitoring system
is nearby. When a laser alert is displayed, we highly recommend that you promptly reduce
your speed if you're driving faster than the speed limit.
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INSTALLATION
For the best performance, select the proper location for the unit
where it has a direct view of the road. The antenna and lens should
not be obstructed by metal or metallic surfaces and should be
pointed at the horizon for accurate long range detection.
• Choose a location that does not block the driver's vision.
• tor in a level position.
•
Do not mount the detector behind metal surfaces, windshield
antennas, wiper blades, ornaments or mirrored glass.
• Do not mount the detector where the driver or passenger
may be injured in case of an abrupt stop.
1) FASTENER TAPE MOUNTING ON DASHBOARD
a. Use a damp cloth to thoroughly clean both the bottom of the
detector and the dashboard.
b. Peel of the tape's paper backing and apply the tape to the bottom
of the detector.
c. Remove the paper backing from the other side of the tape and
press the detector onto the dashboard.
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CONTROLS
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Installation
2) WINDSHIELD MOUNTING
The supplied windshield bracket lets you quickly mount the
detector to your vehicle's windshield.
a. Install the suction cups onto the bracket by tting them into their
holes.
b. Attach the bracket to windshield.
c. Attach the detector to the bracket.
d. Bend bracket for correct detection angle (if necessary). Do not use
the detector to bend bracket.
e. Plug the DC12V power cord into
the detector and plug the power
cord into the cigarette
lighter socket.
3) POWER CONNECTION
The RadarHAWK™ SE is specially designed to operate on two AA
a.
NiMH rechargeable batteries. To ensure maximum performance,
we advise that you do not use other battery types.
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OPERATIONAL DETAILS
a. Power/Volume Control Wheel
Turns the detector on/o and controls the volume level.
b.DIM Button
Dim mode reduces the illumination of the display.
You can adjust the brightness of the display.
c.MUTE Button
Silences the audio alarm
d.CITY Button
There are two City modes. Press the CITY button to enter City 1 or City 2 mode.
Both City modes reduce false alarms while driving in the city. While driving on the
highways or rural, press the CITY button again to turn o City mode for long range
detection.
e.FRONT LASER RECEIVER/TOP LASER RECEIVER
Laser lens to detect laser signals
f.RADAR Receiver
Receives the radar signals emitted by tra c radars
g.SPEAKER
Alarms with tone
h.MOUNTING SLOTS
Mount the bracket
i.POWER CORD INPUT JACK
Connect the DC Power cord here
j.AUXILARY AUDIO JACK
Connect an earphone or speakers here
k.LED DISPLAY
• P: Power on indicator
• C: City mode indicator
• X: X band signal indicator
• K: K band signal indicator
• Ka: Ka band signal indicator
• : Low battery indicator
• 2 3 4: Signal Strength meter/laser signal indicator
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Installation
b. The RadarHAWK™ SE is also designed to operate on most DC12V
negative ground vehicle electrical systems. The power cord
provided with the detector has a cigarette light socket plug at
one end and a small connector at the other.
•
Insert the small connector into the jack on the side of the detector.
•
Insert the other end into the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.
If the detector does not operate when you turn it on,
remove the adapter from the cigarette lighter socket and
carefully check the socket for debris. Also, check the fuse in
the adapter and your vehicle's fuse box.
4) REPLACING FUSE
If the detector stops operating, the fuse in the plug might be blown.
If it has blown, unscrew the top of the plug to remove the fuse and
replace it with a new one.
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