Radenso Pro Series User manual

Pro Series
USER MANUAL
© 2015 Radenso®

Radar Detector RADENSO Pro
Foreword
Congratulation to your new investment. You chose one of the best GPS enabled mobile radar- and laser detector
available onthe market today.
The Radenso Pro is high tech MADE IN EUROPE packaged into the smallest detector in the world. The focus of
the development of Radenso Pro was simple: Design the most ergonomic and user-friendly radar detector for
easy and unobtrusive installation with long range warning onall radar bands coupled with intelligent filters to
eliminate annoying false alarms from non-radar threats. And our Engineers delivered!
Radenso Pro features:
Smallest high performance radar detector in the world
Selectable X, K and Ka radar band
Selectable Kanarrow radar band tuned tothe exact radar frequencies used in North America
Selectable K narrow radar band tuned tothe exact radar frequencies used in North America for increased
range and reduced false alarms
Selectable Ka POP radar band (ON/OFF)
Selectable 2-level Traffic Sensor Rejection Filter (TSR Low andTSR High)
Highway, City and AutoCity Mode
Revolutionary AutoCity Mode with selectable Band filtering based on speed settings
Bright, Dim, Dark Display modes
Smart Dark Display Mode (turns on display only for alerts)
Bright Alphanumeric LED display
AutoMute reduces volume ofalerts after 2 seconds
Preloaded GPS Speed- and Redlight camera data base
Unlimited free lifetime updates for database and firmware – no obsolescence ever
7selectable display modes (Speed/Time, Speed/Voltage, Battery Voltage, Time, Speed, Speed/Compass)
Display ofradar frequency during visual alert
Voice Alerts
Frequency announcement during alert
SpeedMeter Option (turns off radar circuitry completely andconverts Radenso Pro into a digital
Speedometer for states where radar detector are prohibited)
Mark your own POI locations for future alerts
User friendly, easy intuitive voice guided feature selection
Large suction cups for firm, secure installation at windshield
Power Cord with Power ON/OFF button
Optional Direct Wire power cord available
2year manufacturer warranty
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Quick Start up Guide
To start using your Radenso Pro radar detector follow these easy steps:
1. Slide the windshield mounting bracket into the QuickMount slot at the front of the radar detector
2. Plug the small end of the power cable into the Power Jack of Radenso Pro on the left side of the detector
and connect the large plug with the 12V power socket of your car
3. Press the red button at the large end of the power cable (at the 12 V socket) to turn the power cable on.
The button will light up and indicate if Power is on.
4. Press the Power button (left button on top of unit) for 2 seconds to turn on Radenso Pro
Unit will power up with start up sequence. After a few seconds Radenso Pro will notify you with a Voice
message that Satellite is connected
Adjust the volume level by pressing the Volume buttons „“+“ or “-“located on the right side ofthe unit.
Change Default settings:
Radenso Pro is nowready to go. If you want to change any ofthe default settings ofyour unit please refer to
the next pages.
Main functions ofRadenso Pro
Radenso PRO is one the most powerful detectorsinthe Industry and is designed to protect the driver from
speeding fines. Radenso Pro communicates with the driver in English language and its main functions are the
detection of microwave radars (X / K / Ka narrow bands), laser guns, red light cameras andfixed speed
cameras (GPS database).
Notifications:
When a radar signal isdetected the driver isbeing alerted by a visual text warning and a voice and tone alert.
The display and voice alert will indicate the received radar band and frequency and the signal strength. A
beeping warning tone will increase its intensity with increasing signal strength. The signal strength has ten
levels. GPS alerts are reported byvoice,for example “Speed Camera”.
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Function of Control Buttons
Power / Menu Button
Short press: You will enter into setup
menu. During an alert pressing the
button mutes the volume. The next
alarm will be reported again with the
default vol.
Long press: Turn unit ON / OFF
Volume Buttons [+ - ]
Short press: Changing volume of
Radenso Pro or change program
options in the Menu Mode
Power Jack
Plug power cord into this port
Alphanumeric Display
Radenso Pro will show selected
display mode, visual alerts and
text messages
Radar Horn Antenna and Laser
Lens
Needs unbostructed view of
the road ahead. Do not mount
behind metal coated
windshields or wipers
Release Button
Press this button and slide the
windshield mount until itislocked.
Press button to unlock the mount for
removal
Mode/Sensitivity/Mark Button Short
press:Scroll between
Highway/City/AutoCity modes. .
Long Press:Add your ownPOIGPS
point for future alarms
Display/Alert Lockout Button
Short press:Select display brighness
(Bright, dim, smart dark, full dark)
Long press: Lockout alert location
USB Port
Connect USB data cable to update
database and/or firmware from our
website
Windshield Mount Slot
Insert the windshield mount into this
slot until you hear the "click"
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Installation
The Radenso Pro windshield mount allows a firm and secure installation of the radar detector at the
windshield of your vehicle. Locate an area at the windshield that enables an unobtrusive installation with clear
view to the road ahead.
1. Place the nipple of the suction cups in
the large hole of the bracket und pull the
suction cup into the small hole to secure
them. Push the rubber damper into the
hole in the middle of the bracket
Rubber
damper
2. Attach the windshield mount to the desired area of the windshield. Make sure it is in a level
position parallel to the road ahead. To adjust the angle if necessary, gently push or pull on
the bracket to bend it. DO NOT use the detector to bend the bracket.
3. Insert the windshield mount into the slot
at the front of the detector until it is
locked in position
For firm and secure adherence to the windshield keep windshield and suction cups clean
4. Plug the small end ofthepower cable into the detector (located on the left side) and the large end into
your vehicle’s 12V ACC socket.
5. To remove Radenso Pro from the windshield press the release button on top of the unit and slide the
unit off the mount.
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Control buttons on top and side of unit:
Left button MENU / ON-OFF
Short press: You will enter into setup menu. During an alert pressing the button will mute the volume. The
next alarm will be reported again in the standard volume.
Long press: Turn ON / OFF Radenso Pro.
Middle button BRIGHTNESS / ALERT SUPPRESSION
Short press: You canchange the brightness ofthe display - Bright -> Dim-> Smart Dark -> Full Dark
Bright: Brightest display setting.
Dim: Slightly dimmed display.
Smart Dark:
Full Dark:
Display isdeactivated but will come on with Text warning during analert.
Display iscompletely deactivated. Only voice and tone alerts are active.
Long Press: Holding the button during an obvious false alert will lockout the location in the future. The
signal will nolonger be reported and the alarm suppressed when passing the marked location again. You
can re-activate the location again by holding the button when approaching the marked location.
During start up: Pressing and holding the button during start up will reset Radenso Pro to
factory default settings and will display the uploaded Firmware version.
Right button SENSITIVITY / ADD YOUR OWN GPSPOINT
Short press: You canscroll between Highway / City / Auto City modes. In City or Auto City modes the
sensitivity ofX / K / Ka bands can be reduced according to user preference.
Long Press: Add your own POI GPS point for future alarms.
+ / -Buttons onthe right side
Short press: Changing alert volume of Radenso Pro or change program options while in Menu Mode.
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Menu and User Selectable Features
Press left button to enter Menu Mode.
Press left button again to go from one menu option to the next.
Press VOLUME + or – button (on the right side of detector) to change your setting within the category.
To save the changed selection simply wait a few seconds without pressing any button. The unit will display
“Setting Completed” to confirm your selection. Alternatively, you can leave the menu and save the setting by
tapping the right button.
The following selectable features are vailable:
Selectable Feature Description Setting
Setting Mode Select driving Mode
Highway
City
AutoCity (see next page)
Display Mode: Select what the display
should show
Speed/Time
Speed/Voltage
Battery Voltage
Time, Speed
Speed/Compass
Unit: Select the unit of speed English
Metric
Display Select alert display
Frequency
Bar
Auto Mute
If activated alert volume will
be muted after 2 seconds
On
Off
Minimum speed sensing radar Select speed
Off
10 mph
20 mph
30 mph
.
70 mph
X Band Activate/deactivate X Band On
Off
K Band Activate/deactivate K Band
Wide
Narrow
Off
K TS Rej. Choose between Low and
High Filter option
TSR LOW
TSR HIGH
Off
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Selectable Feature Description Setting
Ka Band Activate/deactivate Ka Band
Wide
Narrow
Off
Ka Pop Band Activate/deactivate Ka POP On
Off
Laser Band Activate/deactivate Laser On
Off
Start up sound On
Off
GPS connected anouncement On
Off
GPS detetcion by database
type
Via Middle button
you can select
the type of GPS points.
For editing use + / -. You can turn
on and off particular
type of point.
GPS Warning Distance
Choose how far before the
you want to be alerted to the
POI
Normal (approx. 800 ft)
Farther (approx. 1250 ft)
Farthest (approx. 1650 ft)
Setting local time You can change time using + / -
button on the side
Set the hours only, minutes
will automatically adjust by
GPS
Factory reset? To reset to factory settings
press middle button
Delet all user points? For deleting all stored user
locations press middle button
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Setting AutoCity speed
The AutoCity driving mode allows the setting of minimum alert detection speed for signal suppression AND
signal filtering resulting in significantly reduced false alerts. Select AutoCity in Setting Mode
Setting AutoCity speed: (feature selectable only if Setting Mode is set to AutoCity):
Tapping the Middle button lets you select the speed for editing
Left speed setting indicates the speed below which the radar reception of the detector will be completely
disabled (in example above 20 mph). No signals from police radar or false signals from automatic door openers
will be reported.
The right speed setting indicates the speed below which the detector will detect alerts in City mode with
reduced radar sensitivity (in example above 40 mph).
+ / -buttons on the right side of the detector will change the specific speed setting.
RECOMMENDATION “20” and “35” The detector will not alert to any signal below 20 mph and will operate
with reduced radar reception between 20 and 35 mph. Maximum detector sensitivity will be achieved above
35 mph.
Setting City and AutoCity sensitivity (this option is available only in City or AutoCity Mode):
By means of the Middle button you can select the radar band for editing.
To change the sensitivity of signal reception use + / -button on the side of the unit. The level of signal
suppression can be selected in the range 0-9. The displayed numbers indicate the sensitivity reduction in the
different radar bands. The example displayed above indicates that the X Band sensitivity is reduced by 50%, K
Band sensitivity reduced by 20% and Ka Band sensitivity is not reduced at all (0% reduction).
SpeedMeter Mode:
This function is intended for legal operation of Radenso Pro in countries or states where the use of radar
detectors is not permitted. The detector stops alerting to POI GPS locations as well as all radar and laser signals
and the device is only displaying the travel speed and heading. To activate this function you need to
simultaneously hold the middle and right button for approximately 5 seconds. After that you will enter into
SpeedMeter Mode and all POI, radar and laser warnings are disabled. To deactivate SpeedMeter and to
reactivate the full function of Radenso Pro again you need to hold the right button and the + button and then
plug the unit into a power source. You need to hold the buttons for approximately 8 seconds. After 8 seconds
the display will show SpeedMeter OFF and radar-, laser- and POI detection is reactivated again.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Root cause / Corrective action
The detector will not turn on
-Check if power cable is connected
-The power cable has not been switched on at the
power plug. Make sure the red light at power
plug is lit.
-Turn on ignition
Display is not turning on
-Power cable is disconnected or switch has not
been turned on
-Display is set to “Dark” Mode
The detector alerts visually but there are no voice
or audio alerts
-The alert volume is turned down. Increase
volume
The windshield mount does not adhere to the
windshield
-Clean the suction cups and windshield
The detector alerts to a signal but no police radar
trap can be located
The detector could have received a false signal
from a motion sensor. Lockout the known false
locations by pressing the middle button during the
alert
The unit suddenly alerts with high intensity while
driving on the Interstate although there is no
police in sight
-SpeedInfo Traffic sensors are in place along your
road. Turn on the Traffic Sensor Rejection filter in
the Menu
The detector starts alerting with low intensity
following another vehicle
-The vehicle in front of you is equipped with Blind
Spot Mirror or Lane Assist feature. Turn on the K
band filter in the Menu
Radenso Pro did not alert to approaching police
vehicle
-The officer is not operating radar equipment
-One or more radar bands have been deactivated.
Check in the Menu if all radar bands used in your
area are turned on
-You may have activated a speed limit in the menu
and you were traveling below the set speed limit
-You activated SpeedMeter Mode, which disables
the radar antenna. See page 8 for reactivation.
Radenso Pro never alerts to radar or the alarm
turns on after passing the radar source
-Your vehicle might be equipped with a metal
coated windshield that prevents the reception of
radio waves. Check with your local dealer
-The speed limit setting in the Menu has been set
above normal travel speed. Turn off speed limit
setting or set to a low speed
The unit did not alert to a Redlight or Speed
camera
-GPS detection has been turned Off in the Menu.
Turn GPS detection On
-The location is not yet stored in the database.
Check if a database update is available for upload
The detector alerts to a SpeedCam or Redlight
camera but no camera can be found
-The location used to have a speed or redlight
camera but it was disassembled
-The camera is located on the other side of the
road in opposite travel direction
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