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If you get a speeding ticket within one year of purchase, we’ll reimburse you for the full cost of the ticket.* Guaranteed performance If your K40 radar detection system does not outperform any other radar detector you’ve owned, return it within 30 days for a full product credit.
Do not mount the unit behind wipers or any metal obstructions. 3. Slide the RL100 unit itself on to the bracket to complete the mounting. 4. Level the radar detector, if necessary, by carefully bending the Windshield Mounting Bracket.
Quick Start (using factory default settings) Once your K40 RL100 has been mounted and had the power connected, you may begin using immediately by following these steps: 1. Switch on the RL100 – Turn the Power On/Volume Control Wheel on the side of the unit.
The K40 RL100 provides a combination of audio and visual alerts to warn you when radar and laser signals are detected. Radar Alert Sequence The RL100 detects X, K and KA-Band radar signals. When a signal is identified: A voice alerts which band was detected. (This assumes the •...
Audio Alert: Voice announces “Laser” followed by unique tone. Alerts from non-police signals Your RL100 is sensitive enough to detect signals generated by non-police equipment, such as bank security systems. To learn how to deal with these signals, please read about FILTER...
Special Features/Functions Mute Sounds Using the MUTE button, the RL100 provides you two ways to mute audio alerts (both voice and tones) for either 15 seconds or 2 minutes: OPTION 1: Silence all audio after an alert has sounded. •...
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Alrt Loc Display shows and voice announces “Marked • to Alert” After marking the location, in the future the RL100 will • alert you: When you arrive… You will hear a… …within 1500 foot radius of ..."Bing Bong"...
Power Input Jack – Insert small end of power cord here Power On/Volume Control Wheel – Turn on the RL100 unit and adjusts volume of voice/tones MENU/DIM Button – Press and release to change display brightness from bright (factory default) to dim or dark, or press...
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Speaker – Alerts delivered via voice and tones FILTER Button – Press and release to select level of alert sensitivity (page XX), or enter “Speed Monitor” func- tion by pressing and holding for 3 seconds (page XX) MARK Button – Choose two levels of alert at specific locations you identify and “mark”...
Filter Operation (i.e. signal sensitivity) The Filter system on the RL100 offers you 3 levels of sensitivity settings to accommodate various driving situations. To change the level at any time, press and release FILTER button. Level / Mode Sensitivity Recommended Use 1.
The Speed Monitor can be set to any speed between 40-100 mph in 5 mph increments. When the preset speed is exceeded: The RL100 emits a “Slow Down” voice alert accompanied • SlowDown by the visual display The alerts will continue until the vehicle’s speed is reduced...
Menu / Customizable Settings The RL100 comes with factory default settings on certain features that we’ve learned are desirable for the majority of our customers. However, we provide you with the option of changing the settings based on your preferences.
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Enables the detection of KA-Band radar. Laser Enables the detection of laser. Factory Reset RESET! Returns the K40 to its original factory defaults for all settings. To save your settings and exit: Press and hold MENU button for 3 seconds. (or do •...
800.323.6768 Warranty K40 Electronics offers a one-year “repair or replace” warranty if your RL100 fails to work properly. To ensure you are covered by our warranty please register your product online today by visiting K40.com/register...
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(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. In addition, any changes or modifications to this product, which are not expressly approved by K40 Electronics in wiring, could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
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