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Mounting and Powering the Platinum100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Mounting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Wake-Up Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Receiving Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Radar Alert Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Laser Alert Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Laser Defuser Compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Laser Defuser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Manual Laser Defuser Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Alerts from Non-Police Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
K-Band Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Traffic Sensor Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
MultaRadar (MRCD/CT) Photo Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Auto Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
OLED Display Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Display Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Display Mode and Alert Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Dim Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-20
Highway|City|Filter|Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
K-Band Narrow|Wide|Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14
Ka-Band Narrow|Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Ka-Band Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Quiet Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
Mute Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Platinum 100 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Mark to Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Mark to Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20
Speed Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Customizable Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-23
Add-On Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Wireless Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Warranty/Guarantees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Our Promise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Mounting and Powering the Platinum100 ....4 Mounting Instructions ......4 Power Connection . -
Page 2: Mounting And Powering The Platinum100
Compass 1. Plug the small end of the supplied Power Cord into the Power Input Jack on the right side of the Platinum100. Want help customizing your Platinum100? 2. Plug the large end of the Power Cord into your vehicle’s Call a K40 Expert at 800.323.5608... -
Page 3: Receiving Alerts
Laser Defuser Compatible (sold separately) Radar Alert Examples: Externally mounted K40 Laser Defuser transponders can con- 33.80 nect to the Platinum100 to combat police laser guns. Contact your dealer for details. M-MUTE QR 20 5-Bar Alert Display Laser Defuser Settings (if equipped) 33.80... -
Page 4: Manual Laser Defuser Shutdown
PLAT100 _MANUAL.qxp_Layout 1 5/14/20 8:52 AM Page 6 Traffic Sensor Filter (factory default off) Defuser Recommended Use Description Settings Your K40 can reject alerts from traffic flow sensors usually encountered during highway driving (limited use areas). Upon receiving a police laser Gives you time to reduce •... -
Page 5: Oled Display Overview
PLAT100 _MANUAL.qxp_Layout 1 5/14/20 8:52 AM Page 8 For Alert Display Options, Press and hold button for MENU three seconds to access the menu. Press and release MENU to scroll and choose <<Alert Disp>> for 5-Bar (default) or 3-Bar alerts (Menu Page 22). OLED DISPLA Y Overview 5-Bar Alert (Default) - During an alert, there are five avail- Display Color... -
Page 6: Dim Settings
PLAT100 _MANUAL.qxp_Layout 1 5/14/20 8:52 AM Page 10 Dim Settings Press and release button to adjust and automatically MENU save display brightness to accommodate various driving environments. Special Features Six Display Brightness Options: Highway|City|Filter|Auto 1. “Day”- Brightest display setting. Press and Release button to change the setting at any FILTER time. -
Page 7: Ka-Band Narrow|Wide
PLAT100 _MANUAL.qxp_Layout 1 5/14/20 8:52 AM Page 12 K Wide scans a little above and below the standard The display greys the alert received when driving under the • range of frequencies police radar guns can use. This chosen Quiet Ride setting. is the factory default setting. - Page 8 PLAT100 _MANUAL.qxp_Layout 1 5/14/20 8:52 AM Page 14...
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Page 9: Mark To Mute
PLAT100 _MANUAL.qxp_Layout 1 5/14/20 8:52 AM Page 16 Mark to Mute To remove ALL muted locations from your database: The Mark to Mute function allows you to mute any station- 1. Press & hold button for three seconds to enter MENU ary radar band/laser alert from a non-police source (e.g. -
Page 10: Speed Monitor
Voice announces, “Marked Location Removed”. To change the factory preset features and customize your • Platinum100 for the way you drive, follow the instructions To remove all alert locations, follow Steps 1-3 on Page 19, below or call a K40 Consultant at 800.323.5608. - Page 11 PLAT100 _MANUAL.qxp_Layout 1 5/14/20 8:52 AM Page 20 Default Menu Options Default Menu Options Description Description Setting Setting (in order displayed) (in order displayed) Ka Band Filter Enables filtration of Ka-Band non-police Voice Type Female Choose male or female voice for audio alerts. radar signals.
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Page 12: Add-On Options
Press to turn off Press and release to System control in the palm of your only. Must turn on enter customizable from Platinum100. hand with K40’s wireless, keyfob menu settings. size remote control. Can also be Press and release mounted to your visor with sup- to adjust brightness plied clip for convenient access. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Possible Cause Solution One-Year Warranty The K40 Platinum100 Portable Radar/Laser Detector is cov- Power not inserted Confirm power cord is in- ered by a one year “repair or replace” limited warranty. This properly. serted into opening clos-... -
Page 14: Our Promise
In addition, any changes or modifications to this product, and success. which are not expressly approved by K40 Electronics in writing, could void the user’s authority to operate this product. - Page 15 PLAT100 _MANUAL.qxp_Layout 1 5/14/20 8:52 AM Page 28 Letter From the President Thank you very much for your recent purchase of the most progressive radar and laser solution available on the mar- ket today. Our mission is to empower you, our valued customer, with peace of mind and unparalleled radar protection.