Quintezz XT-9500 User manual

TM
XT-9500

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, the undersigned,
Company: TE-GROUP nv
Address: Kapelsestraat 61, 2950 Kapellen - BELGIUM -
declare, that the following equipment :
Product Name: Quintezz XT-9500
Product Type: Radardetector
Conforms with the requirements of European Council Directive 1999/5/EC of March 9, 1999 on the approximation of the laws of
the member states relating to the R&TTE directive.
This product is only sold by us to countries where it may be used o cially.
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SUN VISOR MOUNTING
Fix the main unit on the sun visor using the
special clip.
GR
ΜΟΝΤΑΡΙΣΜΑ ΣΤΟ ΣΚΙΑ∆ΙΟ
∆ιορθώστε την βασική µονάδα στο σκιάδιο χρησιµο-
ποιώντας το ειδικό κλιπ.
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BEVESTIGING AAN DE ZONNEKLEP
Bevestig het toestel aan de zonneklep door
gebruik te maken van de speciale clip.
PL
MONTAŻ NA OSŁONIE PRZECIWSŁONECZNEJ
Zamocuj urządzenie do osłony za pomocą specjal-
nego clipu.
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FIXATION AU PARE-SOLEIL
Fixez l’unité au pare-soleil au moyen du clip
spécial.
CZ
MONTÁŽ NA SLUNEČNÍ CLONU
Připevněte základní jednotku speciálním klipem na
sluneční clonu.
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MONTAGE AN DER SONNENBLENDE
Befestigen Sie die Haupteinheit mit dem Spezi-
alklipp.
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МОНТИРАНЕ ВЪРХУ СЕННИКА
Поставете детектора върху сенника като
използвате специалната скоба.
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MONTAGE EN LA VISERA DEL SOL
Fije la unidad principal en la visera del sol usando
el clip especial.
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КРОНШТЕЙН ДЛЯ СОЛНЦЕЗАЩИТНОГО КОЗЫРЬКА
Закрепите устройство на солнцезащитном
козырьке с помощью специального кронштейна.
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MONTAJ PENTRU PARASOLAR
Fixati unitatea principala pe parasolar folosind
accesoriul din imagine.
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CITY
MUTE X/Ku ON/OFF
K ON/OFF
Ka Narrow ON (LED blinking)/Ka Wide ON (LED ON)/Ka OFF (LED OFF)
CITY
Tone I
Tone II
Tone III
MUTE
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NL WIDE BAND OPTIES PL SZEROKIE PASMO OPCJE
FR OPTIONS WIDE BAND CZ NASTAVENÍ PÁSEM
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E OPCIONES DE BANDA ANCHA RU НАСТРОЙКА ДИАПАЗОНОВ
RO OPTIUNI BANDA LARGA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
XT-9500 FEATURES 2
INSTALLATION 2
A. GENERAL GUIDELINES 2
B. MOUNTING TYPES 3
C. POWER CONNECTION 3
HOW THE RADAR AND LASER WORK-GENERAL 4
A. HOW THE RADAR WORKS 4
B. RADAR & LASER FREQUENCIES 4
C. LASER DETECTION 4
D. LASER RANGE 4
OPERATION 4
A. SELF TEST 4
B. RADAR & LASER ALARMING 5
C. HIGHWAY MODE 5
D. CITY MODE 5
E. DIP MODE 5
F. MUTE MODE 5
G. HOW THE DETECTOR WARNS 5
H. WIDE BAND OPTIONS 6
I. RESET 6
MAINTENANCE 6
FUSE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 7
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations !
You have just purchased one of the world’s most
sophisticated radar detectors. Please read this
instruction manual before installation. All instruc-
tions are necessary to achieve optimum use and
trouble-free performance of your XT-9500.
However, owning a radar detector does not give you a
license to speed. It is to be used as defence against
unnecessary speeding offences caused by revenue-
generating speed traps or occasional lapses of
concentration on the part of the driver. Please
drive safely.
XT-9500 FEATURES
1. ON/OFF and Dip key (PWR)
Key to switch the appliance ON/OFF. To dip or to
switch the display off, you should keep this key
pressed.
2. Volume key (/)
Key to adjust the volume of the alarm tones.
3. Mute button
Activates mute mode, which silences the audio
alarm only.
4. City/Highway button (CITY)
Decreases the unit sensitivity to radar signals
when city mode is engaged.
5. Speaker
6. Power Input Jack
7. Receiving window Radar & Laser
8. Receiving window Laser
9. Lock button for windshield bracket
10. Windshield bracket
11. Power cord
12. Hook and loop fastener tape
INSTALLATION
A. GENERAL GUIDELINES
The following are some guidelines for mounting
the detector :
Mount the detector so that the receiving win-
dow/sensor has an unobstructed view of the
road ahead. The sensor is located at the opposite
end from the control window.
The unit may be positioned within 25° of horizon-
tal without significantly degrading performance.
Do not mount directly behind windshield wipers.
Do not mount behind a mirrored sunscreen, as
it has a thin layer of aluminium on a plastic film
which will block radar/laser signals.
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Mount the unit so that the control panel is plainly
visible for the driver.
Do not leave it in direct sunlight for long periods
of time.
B. MOUNTING TYPES
We have provided 2 types of mounting methods.
DASHBOARD MOUNTING (Illustration II)
The hook and loop fastener Velcro tape provided,
may be used to mount your detector on a flat dash-
board. The dashboard must be clean and dry for
the fastener to adhere properly.
Remove the backing from the “loop” (fuzzy) piece
and press it firmly to the bottom of your unit.
Clean the dashboard with common rubbing
alcohol to remove dirt and grease.
Peel the backing from the hook side and press the
unit into the desired position on the dashboard.
WINDSHIELD MOUNTING (Illustration III)
Insert the supplied suction cups and cushion into
each slot of the windshield bracket.
Slide the windshield bracket into the groove of
the detector.
Use the Lock button to lock the windshield
bracket.
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Locate the bracket on a clean windshield and
press firmly on each suction cup.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE WINDSHIELD
MOUNTING IS RECOMMENDED!
C. POWER CONNECTION
The XT-9500 is designed to operate from the normal
12Volt electrical system and must be used with a
negative ground electrical system. Do not operate
your XT-9500 on a positive ground electrical sys-
tem. Consult your vehicle owners’ manual if you
are not certain of its polarity.
After you position and mount the detector, insert
the DC power cable into the jack on the detector’s
side.
Remove the vehicle cigar lighter from its socket
and insert the other end of the power cable into
the lighter socket plug.
For permanent installation, you will have to re-
move the cigar lighter plug, take a 1A-fuse and
connect the cables directly.
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HOW THE RADAR AND LASER WORK-GENERAL
A. HOW THE RADAR WORKS
The actual process involved in determining a
vehicle’s speed is basically a simple one. It involves
directing a beam of microwave energy at an
approaching target vehicle. A portion of this beam
is reflected by the target and is received by the
radar unit that originally transmitted the signal.
The reflected signal is shifted in frequency by an
amount proportional to the speed of the target
vehicle. This phenomenon is known as the Doppler
effect. The radar unit determines the target vehicle
speed from the difference in frequency between
the reflected signal and original signal.
B. RADAR & LASER FREQUENCIES
The QUINTEZZ XT-9500 can detect 12 radar bands:
X-Band 10.50 GHz X-Band 10.525 GHz
X-Band 10.600 GHz Ku-Band 13.450 GHz
K-Band 24.125 GHz K-Band 24.150 GHz
K-Band 24.220 GHz Ka-Band 34.70 GHz
Ka-Band 35.50 GHz
Ka-Band Wide+Narrow 34.00 GHz
Ka-Band Wide+Narrow 34.30 GHz
Ka-Band Wide+Narrow 34.36 GHz
C. LASER DETECTION
Laserdetection is the 13th band that can be
de tected. Laser Speed Guns use pulses of infrared
laser light to measure speed of target by timing each
pulse over time as it is reflected back to the gun.
D. LASER RANGE
The effective range of clocking distance by a laser
gun is less than 1Km. So, mount your laser detector
as low as possible in the car.
The QUINTEZZ XT-9500 offers the possibility to
detect a laser from before as well as from behind.
OPERATION
A. SELF TEST
Press the ON/OFF key (PWR) to switch the unit
ON. If the unit is switched ON, it will immediately
perform a self-test. During the test the different
steps will be shown in the display and the different
tones will be activated. If the test is finished and
the different settings were shown, the P (Power)
will light. Press the ON/OFF key (PWR) again to
switch the unit OFF.
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B. RADAR & LASER ALARMING
The detector identifies the band on which the signal is
received by means of different tones and an indication
in the display. With the detection of a radar signal the
indication of the band is shown. The strength of the
signal is shown in the display as I, II and III.
C. HIGHWAY MODE
Highway mode provides full audio alarms and
maximum sensitivity for open road driving. It is
automatically activated when power is applied or
when your unit is turned ON.
D. CITY MODE
There are many sources of false alarm signals near
cities. There are for instance several types of automatic
doors that use the same signal as a radar. The purpose
of the city mode is to reduce sensitivity to eliminate
most false sources so that the unit will not alarm for
weak signals. To access the city mode, simply press
the ‘CITY’ button. To turn OFF, press the button again.
E. DIP MODE
At night or if you wish that the display is not
illuminated, you can keep the ON/OFF key (PWR)
pressed during 2 seconds to dip the lighting or again
during 2 seconds to switch the lighting completely off.
F. MUTE MODE
During a radar transmission when the audio alarm
is sounding, you have the option to mute the alarm
by pressing the ‘MUTE’ button momentarily. After
20 seconds the unit will de-mute automatically.
You do not have to reset the unit.
G. HOW THE DETECTOR WARNS
! Starts to beep slowly, then increases in rate very
rapidly.
FULL WARNING = Most likely police radar.
! Beeps just once.
EXERCISE CAUTION = Most likely a false source
or could be pulsed radar.
! Very fast beep rate instantly.
FULL WARNING = Radar close but has been
suddenly switched on.
! Slow beep rate as you approach hill or bridge. Sharp
increase in beep rate as you reach hill or bridge.
FULL WARNING = Most likely police radar on
other side of hill or bridge.
! Short term, weak beeping, series of signals.
EXERCISE CAUTION = Most likely a false radar
source.
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H. WIDE BAND OPTIONS
For the different bands X/Ku, K and Ka, you can set
different tones and set the band ON or OFF. Press
the ‘CITY’ key for 2 seconds to start setting. The
display shows the current settings. Use the ‘MUTE’
key to set the X/Ku band ON or OFF, the -key for
the K band and the -key to set the Ka band ON
or OFF.
Press the ‘CITY’ key again to set the tone. Use
the ‘MUTE’ key to select strength I, the -key for
strength II and the -key for strength III. Press the
‘PWR’ key to finish setting.
Important: If during programming you wait longer
than 20 seconds to press a key, programming will
automatically end.
To test the indication of each signal, you can put the
unit in Test-mode by pressing the ‘CITY’ and ‘MUTE’
key simultaneously. If you press the ON/OFF key
(PWR), you go back to Standby-mode.
I. RESET
This action makes it possible to undo all settings
and to go back to the default settings.
Keep the ON/OFF (PWR) and the ‘MUTE’ key
pressed simultaneously.
T urn the unit on by connecting the cigar lighter
plug.
Wait a moment till you hear 2 small beeps.
Release the ON/OFF (PWR) and the ‘MUTE’ key.
MAINTENANCE
To keep your detector in good condition, follow
these simple steps :
Never leave the set on the visor, windshield or
dashboard when you park your vehicle.
Do not expose the unit to moisture.
Always unplug the power cable or turn off the
power when not in use.
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CITYMUTE X/KuON/OFF
KON/OFF
Ka NarrowON/Ka Wide ON/Ka OFF
CITYToneI
Tone II
Tone III
MUTE
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If your unit does not work anymore (no test while
switching on), we advise you to complete the
following checks:
Is the power cord properly plugged in at both
ends?
Is the fuse OK?
Is the cigar lighter socket clean and free from corro-
sion?
Is the ON/OFF key (PWR) used to switch the unit
ON?
FUSE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use any tools to change the fuse.
Press the top of the fuse holder down and rotate it
anti-clockwise approx. 30°. Lift the top straight up.
Remove the fuse and replace if required by one
of the same rating. The silver tip contains a spring
which may fly off when disassembling. The fuse
should be inserted before the spring.
Place the top of the fuse-holder back on the
body. Press down and rotate the top of the fuse
holder clockwise approx. 30°.
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NOTE :
Failing to press the top of the fuse holder down
prior to rotating it will damage the fuse holder. Use
of pliers to rotate the top may also cause damage.
The illustration indicates the direction that the fuse
holder top must be rotated to reassemble.
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