PNI SENSORO SILVER BULLET RX7600 User manual

CONTENTSCONTENTS
WELCOME
Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Package Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Controls ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
ABOUT RADAR / LASER DETECTION ............................................................................................................................... 6
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Windshield Installation - battery operation ............................................................................................................ 8
Windshield Installation - power cord operation .................................................................................................... 9
Dashboard Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Visor Installation ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
QUICK GUIDE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
OPERATION DETAILS ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
BATTERY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Battery Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Battery Life ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Low Battery lndicator ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Auto Power-Off ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
TURNING ON THE RADAR DETECTOR ..................................................................................................................... 18
SETTING UP THE COMPASS ...................................................................................................................................... 18
USING THE BACKLIGHT ............................................................................................................................................. 20
USING THE MUTE FEATURE ...................................................................................................................................... 21
UNDERSTANDING SIGNAL ALERTS ......................................................................................................................... 21
USING THE ALERT FILTER BUTTON ......................................................................................................................... 22
INIVISIBILITY TO VG-2 DEVICES ............................................................................................................................... 22
TUTORIAL MODE ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 26
WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................. 28

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Congratulations on your purchase of the SENSORO SILVER BULLET RX7600, the ultra compact,
wireless radar/laser detector by PNI Corporation. The SILVER BULLET RX7600’s patented,
innovative technology brings you long-range radar detection in an incredibly compact, slim
package. The SILVER BULLET attaches easily to your windshield, dashboard, or visor.
Please visit our website at www.pnicorp.com for technical specications for the SILVER BULLET
RX7600 and to download the most recent versions of this manual.
Features
• All-band radar and laser signal detection
• Built-in digital compass displaying 16 cardinal points
• Undetectable by VG-2 radar-detecting devices
• 360-degree radar and laser coverage
• Identies instant-on radar signals
• 3 alert lter modes: FILTER-NORMAL, FILTER-HIGH, and FILTER-OFF
• 8 signal strength meter levels
• LCD screen with bright backlight
• Separate power on/off switch and volume control
• Automatic audio control
• Automatic power-off
• Retains previously set operation modes after power off
• Tutorial mode to demonstrate operations
• Operates on 2 AA batteries or 12V DC power adapter
• Mounts on windshield, dashboard, or visor
WELCOME

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Your SILVER BULLET RX7600 package includes the following components:
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1. Radar/laser detector unit
2. Two AA alkaline batteries
3. 12V DC coiled power cord
4. 12V DC straight power cord 5. Six (6) suction cups

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
If you are missing any of these contents, please call us at 1-888-422-6672 and we will ship them
to you immediately.
8. Windshield bracket B 9. Visor bracket
10. Hook & loop fastener
6. Ten (10) retaining clips
11. Operation manual
7. Windshield bracket A

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CONTROLS
Speaker
Top Laser Receiver
POWER Switch
BACKLIGHT Button
MUTE Button
ALERT FILTER Button
TOP VIEW
LCD Screen
FRONT VIEW
Volume Controller
Power Cord Input Jack
SIDE VIEW
Radar Receiver
Front Laser Receiver
REAR VIEW

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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 SENSORO 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
of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 offer much warning. But the SILVER BULLET is designed to display
“INSTANT” when an instant-on signal is detected, followed by the name of the detected radar band.
When an “INSTANT” alert is displayed, we recommend that you promptly reduce your speed if
you’re driving faster than the speed limit.
ABOUT RADAR / LASER DETECTOR

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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. Different laser devices
operate at different light pulse rates and some manufacturers call them “bands.” All SENSORO
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 attractiveness 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 the “LASER” alert is displayed, the speed monitoring system
is nearby. When the SILVER BULLET “LASER” alert is displayed, we highly recommend that you
promptly reduce your speed if you’re driving faster than the speed limit.
ABOUT RADAR / LASER DETECTOR

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You can easily install the SILVER BULLET RX7600 on your windshield, visor, or dashboard. Each
location has its own installation hardware and requirements.
Windshield Installation – Battery Operation (use Bracket A)
1. Install 2 AA alkaline batteries into the windshield bracket A battery box (see Battery
Information, page 16).
2. Adjust mounting bracket. Bend the angle of the metal bars of the windshield bracket to set
the best viewing and detection angle, ensuring the radar detector is level with the road.
3. If suction cups are not installed in the bracket, insert the nipples of the suction cups into
the back of the battery box.
4. Secure to windshield. Press the bracket firmly against the windshield until the suction cups
take hold securely.
5. Mount the radar detector onto the plastic piece at the end of the bracket. You will hear a
“click” when the two parts are properly connected.
INSTALLATION
BRACKET A

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Windshield Installation – Power Cord Operation (use Bracket B)
1. Adjust mounting bracket. Bend the angle of the metal bars of the windshield bracket B to
set the best viewing and detection angle, ensuring the radar detector is level with the road.
2. If suction cups are not installed in the bracket, insert the nipples of the suction cups into
the windshield bracket.
3. Secure to windshield. Press the bracket firmly against the windshield until the suction cups
take hold securely.
4. Mount the radar detector onto the plastic piece at the end of the bracket. You will hear a
“click” when the two parts are properly connected.
5. Power-up. Plug the small end of the coiled power cord into the power jack on the side of
the radar detector. Plug the large end of the power cord into the power socket of your
vehicle.
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Dashboard Installation – Power Cord Operation only
1. Attach fastener. Peel off backing and adhere one side of the hook & loop fastener directly to
your dashboard, the other side to the bottom of the radar detector.
2. Attach the radar detector to the dashboard by placing the fastener pieces together.
3. Power-up. Plug the small end of the coiled power cord into the power jack on the side of the
radar detector. Plug the large end of the power cord into the power socket of your vehicle.
INSTALLATION