RadarHAWK SE User manual

a. Power/Volume Control Wheel
Turns the detector on/o and controls the volume level.
b.DIM Button
Dim mode reduces the illumination of the display.
You can adjust the brightness of the display.
c.MUTE Button
Silences the audio alarm
d.CITY Button
There are two City modes. Press the CITY button to enter City 1 or City 2 mode.
Both City modes reduce false alarms while driving in the city. While driving on the
highways or rural, press the CITY button again to turn o City mode for long range
detection.
e.FRONT LASER RECEIVER/TOP LASER RECEIVER
Laser lens to detect laser signals
f.RADAR Receiver
Receives the radar signals emitted by trac radars
g.SPEAKER
Alarms with tone
h.MOUNTING SLOTS
Mount the bracket
i.POWER CORD INPUT JACK
Connect the DC Power cord here
j.AUXILARY AUDIO JACK
Connect an earphone or speakers here
k.LED DISPLAY
• P: Power on indicator
• C: City mode indicator
• X: X band signal indicator
• K: K band signal indicator
• Ka: Ka band signal indicator
• : Low battery indicator
• 2 3 4: Signal Strength meter/laser signal indicator
For the best performance, select the proper location for the unit
where it has a direct view of the road. The antenna and lens should
not be obstructed by metal or metallic surfaces and should be
pointed at the horizon for accurate long range detection.
tor in a level position.
Do not mount the detector behind metal surfaces, windshield
antennas, wiper blades, ornaments or mirrored glass.
Do not mount the detector where the driver or passenger
may be injured in case of an abrupt stop.
1) FASTENERTAPE MOUNTING ON DASHBOARD
a. Use a damp cloth to thoroughly clean both the bottom of the
detector and the dashboard.
b. Peel of the tape's paper backing and apply the tape to the bottom
of the detector.
c. Remove the paper backing from the other side of the tape and
press the detector onto the dashboard.
2) WINDSHIELD MOUNTING
The supplied windshield bracket lets you quickly mount the
detector to your vehicle’s windshield.
a. Install the suction cups onto the bracket by tting them into their
holes.
b. Attach the bracket to windshield.
c. Attach the detector to the bracket.
d. Bend bracket for correct detection angle (if necessary). Do not use
the detector to bend bracket.
e. Plug the DC12V power cord into
the detector and plug the power
cord into the cigarette
lighter socket.
3) POWER CONNECTION
a.
b. The RadarHAWK™ SE is also designed to operate on most DC12V
negative ground vehicle electrical systems. The power cord
provided with the detector has a cigarette light socket plug at
one end and a small connector at the other.
Insert the small connector into the jack on the side of the detector.
Insert the other end into the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.
If the detector does not operate when you turn it on,
remove the adapter from the cigarette lighter socket and
carefully check the socket for debris. Also, check the fuse in
the adapter and your vehicle’s fuse box.
4) REPLACING FUSE
If the detector stops operating, the fuse in the plug might be blown.
If it has blown, unscrew the top of the plug to remove the fuse and
replace it with a new one.
INSTALLATION
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WELCOME
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InstallationInstallation
ABOUT RADAR/LASER DETECTION CONTROLS OPERATIONAL DETAILS
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Owner’s Manual
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Choose a location that does not block the driver’s vision.
Thank you for purchasing the wireless RadarHAWK™ SE Radar and Laser
Detector with POP™ mode. The new RadarHAWK™ SE model incorporates
advanced antenna technology and extremely low power consumption
circuitry to ensure top-class performance. It is a completely integrated radar
and laser detector, which responds X, K, and Ka band radar guns and all known
laser speed guns in use today.
The RadarHAWK™ SE is specially designed to be a simple-to-use device in any
vehicle or motorcycle keeping you fully protected at all times. This manual
contains instructions and information explaining how the RadarHAWK™ SE
operates.
Please read the manual in detail to get the most out of the outstanding
performance and features of the RadarHAWK™ SE.
Features
• All radar band detection
• High sensitivity antenna
• 360° laser detection
• Detects POP™ mode radar
• VG-2 undetectable
• Highway & two city modes
• Selectable alert tones
• Display brightness control
• Self-test & feature memory
• Auto audio control
• Low-power consumption
• Fast recharging circuit
• Mount on windshield or dashboard
• One year limited warranty
Package Contents
• Mounting Bracket
• Suction Cups
• 12V DC Power Cord & Fuse
• Fastener Tape
• Two AA NiMH Rechargable Batteries
• Operation Manual
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 RadarHAWK™ 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 o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 oer much warning. When you receive a radar alert we
highly recommend that you promptly reduce your speed if you’re driving faster than the
speed limit.
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.
Dierent laser devices operate at dierent light pulse rates and some manufacturers call
them “bands.” All RadarHAWK™ 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 attractive-
ness 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 a laser alert is displayed, the speed monitoring system
is nearby. When a laser alert is displayed, we highly recommend that you promptly reduce
your speed if you’re driving faster than the speed limit.
The RadarHAWK™ SE is specially designed to operate on two AA
NiMH rechargeable batteries. To ensure maximum performance,
we advise that you do not use other battery types.
with POP™ mode
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RADAR
LASER
GENERAL
*Specications are typical. Individualunits may vary.
Specications are subject to change without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
Receiver Type Pulsed Laser Signal Receiver
Detector Type Digital Signal Processor
Opto Sensor Photo Diode with Convex Condenser Lens
Receiver Type Dual Conversion Superheterodyne
Antenna Type Linear Polarized. Self-Contained
Antenna
Detector Type Frequency Discriminator
Frequency of
Operation:
X Band
K Band
Ka Band
Temperature
Range
Power
12~15V DC, 500mA (Negative Ground)
Requirements:
Dimensions
HxWxD
Weight 160g with Two AA NiMH Batteries
1.0” X 2.85” X 4.2”
-20°C to +70°C

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OPERATION
1) POWER AND VOLUME CONTROL
To turn on the detector, connect power/insert battery and rotate
the wheel controller(located on the side of the detector) until you
hear it click. To turn o the detector, rotate the wheel controller
in the opposite direction until it clicks again. You can also use the
controller to adjust the volume level by turning it up or down within
the range that it does not click.
2) SELF-TEST & FEATURE MEMORY
3) BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
Press DIM button to toggle between 3 dierent brightness levels.
The brightness options are: Bright, Dim and Dimmer.
When a signal is detected, alerts are always displayed in Bright,
regardless of the brightness level you have selected. The display
returns to your setting following the alert. The factory default mode
is Bright.
14) AUTO POWER-OFF AT BATTERY MODE
15) BATTERY LIFE
1) If the detector does not turn on
a. Check the power cord or batteries. Be sure that all power
connectors are properly installed.
b. Check the fuse that controls power to the cigarette lighter socket.
See your vehicles owner's manual.
c. The cigarette lighter socket might be dirty. Clean it with ne
emery cloth to ensure a good and clean connection.
d. Vehicle electrical problem exists.
e. Make sure that the volume control is in the ON position.
Caution: Do not place any metal object other than the cigarette
lighter or a cigarette lighter plug in the cigarette lighter socket.
2) If the detector gives a false alert when the vehicle
hits bumps
a. Check the vehicle's electrical system, including the main battery
cable and alternator connections.
b. Install a lter capacitor (470uF. 25volts) on the back of the
cigarette lighter socket, across the power connections.
3) If the receiving signals are weak
a. Check the angle of detector.
b. Point detector to the horizon.
c. Radar antenna / laser lens is obstructed.
d. Relocate the detector.
4) MUTE
5) AUTO AUDIO CONTROL
Auto Audio Control will have the detector report with reduced
audio alarms for continuously detected alerts. When a signal is
constantly reported for more than 5 seconds, the detector will
gradually reduce the audio level in the following 10 seconds. The
reduced audio level will continue for new alerts detected within 60
seconds from the previous alert.
6) HIGHWAY AND CITY 1 AND CITY 2 MODE
7) POP RADAR DETECTION
8) SIGNAL STRENGTH METER
9) LASER DETECTION
10) VG-2 UNDETECTABLE
11) SELECTABLE TONE
12) DEMO MODE
X band signal detected operation
K band signal detected operation
Ka band signal detected operation
Laser signal detec
All LEDs on
ted operation
It automatically exits after ve seconds from the all-LED on status.
Or press any button to exit the all-LED on status, which is the
end of DEMO mode. After this has been completed the detector
automatically enters detection mode and begins detecting signals.
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Press and hold both the MUTE and CITY buttons, then the detector
will demonstrate how it operates when each radar and laser signal
is detected.
Press the MUTE button for less than three seconds to toggle
between MUTE ON and MUTE OFF. Mute can be used when you
want to manually turn the audio alert o. Mute ON will be automati-
cally reset to Mute OFF when you turn the detector o. Mute ON
does not remain in the detector's memory. The factory default mode
is Mute OFF.
The false-alerts are often caused in urban areas by automatic door
openers, air trac control systems, alarm systems and more. The City
mode reduces the detector's sensitivity and eliminates responses to
false sources. Highway mode provides maximum sensitivity for open
road driving where there are no false signals.
There are two CITY modes - "City 1" and "City 2".
City 1 Mode: Reduce all band sensitivity – "C" LED ON
City 2 Mode: No X band detection and reduce K/Ka bands – Both
"C & 2" LED blinking together for 3 seconds
and then "C" LED ON
City mode is stored in the memory.
There is a POP™ Mode with power cord operation to detect POP™
radar. POP™ Mode does NOT work with battery operation. Press the
DIM button for two (2) seconds to turn POP™ mode ON or OFF. POP
ON gives "one beep" and POP OFF gives "two (2) beeps". The factory
default mode is POP OFF. POP™ Mode (ON or OFF) is stored in the
memory.
Example:
[POP ON] ==>[POWER OFF] ==>[POWER ON]==>[STILL POP ON]
The unit displays "Ka and 2 3 4" LEDs together for POP™ radar
detection.
The numbered LEDs are called a signal strength meter when they are
displayed together with a radar band LED to indicate the strength of
a detected signal. The higher the number, the stronger the signal.
Police laser devices transmit an invisible light beam at a wavelength
of 904 nanometers. All numbered LEDs will start blinking when a
laser signal is detected.
The factory default mode is Highway.
Important: The X band is NOT detected in City 2 mode. Some towns
and small cities may still be using X band radar gun.
The VG-2 is a "radar detector detector" device used by police to
detect signals radiated by a radar detector. The RadarHAWK™ SE
does not produce emissions detectable by VG-2 radar detector
sensing devices.
There are two selectable alert tones. To change the tone sounds,
press the MUTE button for three seconds. The unit will change the
tone sound.
Your RadarHAWK™ SE is an example of superior design and
craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you to handle
your detector in a proper way.
Never leave the detector on the windshield when you park your
vehicle. The temperature in the vehicle in summer can reach levels
above what is considered to be safe for this detector.
To make you less susceptible to break-in and theft, you should
remove the detector from your windshield when you leave your
vehicle.
Do not expose the detector to moisture. Rain dew, road splash, or
other liquids that can damage the internal components and reduce
sensitivity of the detector.
Your RadarHAWK™ SE is designed to deliver consistent and reliable
service. If you encounter a problem, please refer to this section
before returning your radar detector.
The RadarHAWK™ SE can provide approximately 30~40 hours of
rechargeable battery life. RadarHAWK™ SE has a separate low
battery indication LED. It intermittently blinks with warning alarms
from the moment when there is approximately two to four hours of
battery life remaining.
In the event that you forget to turn o the RadarHAWK™ SE when
you leave your vehicle, it has an automatic power-o feature to
conserve battery life. The RadarHAWK™ SE will automatically shut o
when no signals are detected for approximately 60 minutes. An
obtrusive audio and visual warning will conrm that the auto
power-o is about to happen. You can cancel auto power-o by
pressing any button while the audio and visual warning is being
displayed.
The detector performs a self-test of checking and demonstrating its
audio and visual alert capacity each time it is powered on. Also, it
will automatically remember user settings when the unit is turned
o or removed from the power. All the features selected are retained
in memory as below:
· Highway or City 1 or City 2
· Bright or Dim or Dimmer
· Tone
· POP Mode
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
In addition, any changes or modications to this product, which are not expressly approved by Q3
Innovations, LLC in writing, could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
RadarHAWK™ SE • FCC ID U9P-RH-SE
Ka POP™ signal detected operation
LIMITED WARRANTIES;LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
FOR RADARHAWK™ RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
Model: RadarHAWK™ SE
Q3I Innovations ("Q3I") manufactures its products from parts and components that are new or
equivalent to new in performance, and warrants to the original user that this product will be free of
defects in workmanship and materials for one (1) year from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover wear and tear due to normal use,or damage to the product as the result of
improper usage, neglect of care,alteration, accident,or unauthorized repair.
If the product is found by Q3I to be defective, Q3I's entire liability and your exclusive remedy for breach
of warranty shall be that Q3I will repair or replace the product and return the product or its replacement
to you at no charge,provided that you ship the product to Q3I at your expense with a description of the
defect and subject to the other conditions of this warranty.Should the product prove to be irreparable,
Q3I may substitute an equivalent product of the same or similar style and of a value not in excess of the
original purchase price of your instrument.
Q3I warrants the repaired or replacement product to be free from defects in material and workmanship
on the same terms as the product originally purchased.
This warranty will be void if the products,serial number, or other identification marks have been defaced,
damaged, or removed.This warranty does not apply to the battery necessary to operate the product.
This warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser only and may not be transferred or assigned to
subsequent owners. In order to validate your warranty,you must provide proof of purchase acceptable
to Q3I together with the product shipped for warranty repair/replacement.
Products returned to Q3I must be pre-authorized by Q3I with an RMA (return material authorization)
number marked on the outside of the package. Please refer to the Service and Replacement section for
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consequential, incidental, and special damages) relating to the use of or inability to use this product,
whether arising out of contract,negligence, tort, or under any warranty theory,or for infringement of any
other party's intellectual property rights, irrespective of whether Q3I had advance notice of the
possibility of any such damages, including,but not limited to, loss of use,revenue, or profit.In no event
shall Q3I's total liability for all claims regarding the product exceed the price paid for the product. Q3I
neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it any other liabilities.Q3I shall have no liability in
the event the user receives a speeding ticket violation while using this product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
If you have questions, missing parts or comments, please call Q3 Innovation’s customer
service department at [phone] (toll-free within the U.S.) or e-mail to [email protected].
If you wish replacement or repair of a defective product, please follow these procedures:
1) Obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number by calling us at [phone]
(toll-free within the U.S.) or at [phone] between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CST)
Monday-Friday.
We can also be reached by:
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including all accessories. Alterations to the product or its accessories will void your
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4) Write the issued RMA number on the outside of your package and address it to:
Q3 Innovations, LLC
Attn: Service Center, RMA# [insert the RMA# provided]
2349 Jamestown Ave, Suite 4
Independence, IA 50644
5) Type or print the name and address where the replacement should be delivered.
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Once we receive your documents and product, we will repair or replace the product for you.
Please allow two to three weeks from receipt of your returned product to delivery of your
replacement.
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13) CHARGING THE BATTERIES
When the power is supplied from 12-volt DC power cord, the two
AA NiMH rechargeable batteries will be charged and the battery
indicator LED will turn ON to show that the batteries are charging.
Within 2.5 hours, the batteries will be fully charged and battery
indicator LED will automatically turn o.