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- Page 1 LONG RANGE Radar/Laser Detector User’s Manual © 2022 Uniden America Corporation Issue 1, February 2022 Irving, Texas Printed in Korea...
- Page 2 Do not change settings of the product while driving. Uniden expects consumer’s use of these products to be in compliance with all local, state, and federal law. Uniden expressly disclaims any liability arising out of or related to your use of this product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ALERT DISPLAY OPTIONS ..................28 ALLOCATING MEMORY ....................29 ALL THREAT DISPLAY ....................30 AUTO DIM ........................31 Set DIM to Auto from the R8/Power Cord ..........31 Configure Auto from MENU ................31 AUTO MUTE/AUTO MUTE VOLUME..............32 LOW BATTERY ......................32 MODES (HIGHWAY, CITY, AUTO, AND ADVANCED)........33 MUTE MEMORY ......................34... - Page 4 RED LIGHT CAMERA QUIET RIDE .................35 RED LIGHT CAMERA POINT DELETE ..............36 THREATS .........................36 USER MARKS (LASER AND RADAR SITES) ............37 USER SPEED LIMIT ......................37 MAINTENANCE ..................37 MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT ................37 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE/DATABASE .............38 TROUBLESHOOTING ................38 SPECIFICATIONS ..................38 FCC/IC COMPLIANCE ................
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Page 5: R8 Overview
USER’S MANUAL 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. -
Page 6: What's In The Box
• 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 R8 Radar 12V DC Power Windshield Windshield Detector Cord with RJ11... -
Page 7: Parts Of The R8
Micro MUTE/DIM MARK PRESS TO... PRESS AND HOLD TO ... POWER Turn R8 on and off. Turn volume up (9 levels: 0 - 8; Default = 4). Quickly turn volume up or down. In Menus, go to next item. –... - Page 8 MUTE ALERTS FOR POI OVERSPEED ALERT and hold MUTE/DIM to AND USER LIMIT SPEED delete that camera point. When R8 alerts you to an overspeed or After confirming this speed limit situation (an alarm sounds and deletion, R8 will not give the alert displays), you can press MUTE/ an alert for that camera.
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Page 9: Non-Key Elements
User Mark. A User Mark is a manually Delete all User Marks. tagged geographic location where an alarm is usually found. The R8 alerts when close to these User Marks. Add - Press MARK when you are at the alarm location. - Page 10 • Press the MUTE button to mute an alarm. Returns to normal button operation 10 seconds after the alert ends or if a different band is detected during Mute mode. Mute On displays on the R8 for a (Although few seconds.
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Page 11: Oled Display
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 Left Menu Display option (see page 22). If GPS = Off, the OLED’s left display area shows Volt regardless of user settings. -
Page 12: Install And Turn On R8
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). - 12 -... -
Page 13: Install/Power On
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. -
Page 14: Menu System
X, K, and Ka bands. See page 15 for details. 10 ~ 60 mph in 5 mph Auto City Speed Set the speed limit at which the R8 will switch from City mode to increments (Default: 40 (If Band Highway mode and back. mph) - Page 15 MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS 100% (Default) ~ 30% X Band The higher the attenuation (100%) Attenuation the more signals, including weaker (In decreasing 10% signals, are received. Reduce (Basic and increments) attenuation and the weaker Expert levels, signals drop out, leaving only the Advanced stronger signals.
- Page 16 MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS Auto Speed Camera Sets range for speed camera Alert Range detection when Speed Camera 1000 ft (300 m) (Default) Alarm is On. (If Speed 2,000 ft (600 m) Camera Alert 2,500 ft (760 m) 3,000 ft (900 m) On (Default) Redlight Notifies you if any red light...
- Page 17 MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS On (Default) Laser Turn off to have the detector ignore lasers. Laser Gun ID Turn on to display laser gun identifier. Off (Default) (Laser set to on in Expert level only) K POP Detects K POP transmissions (very brief transmissions, too fast for Off (Default) (Expert level...
- Page 18 MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS K Wide (Default) K Wide/ K Wide and K Narrow scan for K Narrow/ band radar guns used in the US K Narrow Extended only. K Narrow scans a narrower K Extended frequency range than K Wide. (Expert level only) K Extended increases the...
- Page 19 MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS Mute Memory Select bands to be muted. X & K (Default) Band X, K, Ka (If GPS on, Expert level only) On (Default) Auto Mute This menu turns the ability to Memory save mute requests for specific locations/frequency bands on (If GPS on, and off.
- Page 20 MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS Arrow Color X Band Red (Default) Blue (Expert level Green only) Signal setting matches signal Orange Yellow strength level color. White Violet K Band Red (Default) Blue Green Signal setting matches signal Orange Yellow strength level color. White Violet MRCD/T Band...
- Page 21 MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS Band Color X Band Signal (default) (Expert level Blue only) When Band Color is set to Signal, Green Orange band color matches signal Yellow strength level color. White Violet K Band Signal (default) When Band Color is set to Signal, Blue band color matches signal Green...
- Page 22 MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS Scan Display Display mode Select what displays on the right side of the OLED. Mode Dsplay (Default) (GPS on) Time Display Scan Display Display mode Select what displays on the right side of the OLED. Mode Dsplay (Default) (GPS off) Scan Icon mode Turn the small scanning dot icon...
- Page 23 MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS 1 ~ 5 tones (Default = 1) K Bogey Tone Set a tone to indicate when the detector is responding to a (Expert level) different K band signal. 1 ~ 12 tones MRCD/T Tone Set a tone to indicate when MRCD/T signals are detected.
- Page 24 Dim in 15 minute key (see page dimmer at 6:45 PM. increments (up to 24 31).] hours). Dim level - Select Bright, Choosing Sensor lets the R8’s Dim, Dimmer, Dark, or light sensors determine which Off. brightness level to follow. On (Default) Backlight Turns the front key backlight on and off.
- Page 25 BAT Warning Off (Default) (Expert level 11V. only) Battery Saver Turns off power to the R8 if the speed stays at 0 or if the GPS is Off (Default) (If GPS on, not connected for more than an Expert level hour.
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Page 26: Basic Operations
POWER. The unit turns on and runs through an initial self-check if Self Test is turned on. It displays the different bands and their settings. The R8 turns on automatically when you start the vehicle. Adjust the volume Press + to increase volume. The unit beeps and displays a number increase. - Page 27 Press MARK to create a user mark when you are at a location where there is normally some type of radar. The R8 announces “User mark logged.” The R8 will announce when you approach user marks. R8 stores 2000 points divided between Mute Memory and User Mark locations.
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Page 28: Feature Details
• Laser signal Laser 13.5 • MRCD Alarm MRCD 13.0 24.100 • Gatso 13.0 Gatso • Radar (X, K, Ka band signal) 24.051 ALERT DISPLAY OPTIONS The R8 has 3 different display options for alerts, selectable in the Menus. - 28 -... -
Page 29: Allocating Memory
If the frequency is muted, the signal strength display is gray. ALLOCATING MEMORY The R8 allows 2000 memory points to be shared between Mute Memory points and User marks. The default allocation is 1000 points each; the most one category can have is 1750 with the other category having a maximum of 250 at the same time. -
Page 30: All Threat Display
ALL THREAT DISPLAY R8 can detect up to 4 radar signals at a time and display then on the OLED. The main display reflects the value set in the Priority menu (see page 18) and up to 3 more alerts display in the left side. -
Page 31: Auto Dim
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. -
Page 32: Auto Mute/Auto Mute Volume
Menu Option AUTO MUTE/AUTO MUTE VOLUME When the R8 detects a signal, it sounds an alarm at the current volume level for three seconds. After 3 seconds, R8 changes the volume level to the Auto Mute Volume level set in the Menu (see page 23). -
Page 33: Modes (Highway, City, Auto, And Advanced)
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. -
Page 34: Mute Memory
Use Mute Memory to mute known areas of false alarms (such as department store automatic doors). The R8 remembers where you muted the audio (GPS location) and the frequency you muted. It will automatically mute when you travel to that location and the saved frequency is detected;... -
Page 35: Time Display
12 : 55 POP MODE In POP mode, the R8 can detect short burst from radars that are too fast for many other detectors to catch. You can turn POP mode on and off in the Menu system. QUIET RIDE This function mutes X and K band radar alarms when you drive under a speed limit set in this menu (up to 90 mph/140 km/h). -
Page 36: Red Light Camera Point Delete
Delete Completed displays. THREATS The R8 detects up to 4 radar band signals (threats) at a single time. The strongest rader signal is designated as the Priority signal, and its frequency displays on the OLED. Alert Display #3 also displays the second strongest signal on the OLED. The other signals (threats) are indicated in the left side of the display. -
Page 37: User Marks (Laser And Radar Sites)
These marks are split at 1750 maximum and 250 minimum between the two mark types. USER SPEED LIMIT When you set a speed limit thorough the menus, the R8 sends an alarm tone if your speed exceeds that speed limit setting. If that happens, the unit announces and displays over speed warnings. -
Page 38: Updating The Firmware/Database
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE/DATABASE Uniden recommends that you update your R8 firmware and database periodically. Go to www.unidensupport.com/radar-detectors/, find your model, and check if you have the latest firmware. TROUBLESHOOTING If... TRY THIS... The unit won’t turn on Check the connections. Be sure they are all secure. -
Page 39: Fcc/Ic Compliance
Laser Pulsed Laser Signal Laser Convex Condenser Lens Receiver Front Concave Condenser Lens Back Frequency: 10.525 GHz Dimensions 4.88in (D) x 3.85in (W) x 1.52in (H) 124.11mm (D) x 98.00mm (W) x 38.80mm (H) 24.150 GHz Weight 7.4 oz (210 g) 33.400 - 35.700 GHz Operating -4°... -
Page 40: Fcc Interference Statement
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 partie responsable pourrait annuler le droit à l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement. -
Page 41: One-Year Limited 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. - Page 42 Include evidence of 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 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.