Radenso RC M User manual

radenso RC M
user manual

contents.
Installation
Installation Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Professional Installation Recommended . . . . . . . . . 3
Best Installation Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Software Updates
Updating RC M Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Updating the AL Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Functionality
Using your RC M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Troubleshooting
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Support and Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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what’s inside.
A. Front Radar Antenna
• Weatherproof radar antenna
• Universal mounting brackets with stainless
steel hardware
• 6-foot cable with waterproof connector
• 10-foot extension cable
B. GPS Antenna
• Weatherproof, magnetic mount GPS antenna
C. CPU
• Central CPU that all modules plug in to
• Connects to 12v power and ground
D. Display and Control Module
• Magnetically detachable display/control pad
• Flush-mountable base station
• Mounting hardware and adhesive pads
• Micro USB cable to display
E. USB Flash Drive
• USB flash drive used for firmware updates
F. USB Extension Cable
• USB extension cable allows easy access to USB
ports for firmware updates
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G. External Speaker
• External speaker provides loud, clear audio
alert tones

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RC M AL Priority Laser Rear
Defense Kit (optional)
• Two individual AL Priority laser sensors
Rear Radar Antenna (optional)
• Weatherproof radar antenna
• Stainless steel mounting brackets hardware
• 6-foot cable with waterproof connector
• 10-foot extension cable
RC M AL Priority Laser Defense
Kit (optional)
• Three individual AL Priority laser sensors
• AL Priority CPU
• Radenso RC M bridge cable
All intellectual property incorporated in AL PRIOR-
ITY product is reserved to its legal proprietor.
Patents: US 8,309,926; EP2277060; AUS
2008355569; US 8,786,490; CA2939856A1,
US 9,500,744 and others. Industrial designs:
DM 079630-0001. Trademarks: US3222340,
US4123648, US4280659, AUS1423337, EM-
1073712, EM 1140797, CN 1140797, AUS153306,
and others.
Please Note:
additional accessories.

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installation guide.
Professional Installation
Recommended
WARNING:
It is recommended that you have a profes-
sional install your new Radenso RC M. To
properly install this system requires exten-
sive experience with automotive electronics.
If you are unfamiliar with 12v electronics,
many authorized dealers can install your
Radenso RC M system for you.
Attempting to install this product without
expertise in automotive electronics may
cause personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
The mounting location of your radar anten-
nas and laser sensors is absolutely critical
to determining the ultimate performance of
your installation.
The best performance will always be given
with a direct line of sight and a clear view
of the road. Technically, radar waves can
pass through certain types of plastic, so
it is acceptable in certain cases to mount
the radar antenna behind a bumper or grill.
However, maximum performance will always
be achieved with nothing physically blocking
the radar antenna.
Laser is different than radar - it MUST have a
clear line of sight. Since laser is light based,
system performance is heavily dependent
on an unobstructed view with level, square
mounting.
After installation is complete, please
proceed to the next section to update the
software on the RC M and ALP.
YOU MUST UPDATE SOFTWARE BEFORE
USE!

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software updates.
IMPORTANT:
Updating the RC M firmware
Before powering on your device for the first
time, we will be preparing to update the
firmware on the RC M CPU and the ALP CPU
(if present). Updating the firmware is man-
datory before use.
The firmware update process is similar for
both control units - we will be downloading
firmware files from a website, placing them
on a USB flash drive, and then plugging them
into the control units. Once powered on,
the control units will recognize the firmware
files are present and automatically begin
updating.
6. Click “upload and verify” and a box will
pop up offering two download options
- “Download all in one ZIP archive,” or
“Download files individually.”
7. Click on the blue download icon next to
the “Download all in one ZIP archive” text
to download your firmware update.
8. When the download is complete, unzip
all files in the archive to the USB Flash
Drive.
9. Remove the flash drive from your com-
puter and plug it into the RC M CPU’s
USB port.
10. Power on the RC M system while the
USB flash drive is still plugged in. The
RC M will automatically recognize the
software update file and begin the
update process. You will see several
status messages on the screen as the
unit cycles through updating the various
modules (display, front antenna, rear
antenna, etc). Once the firmware update
is complete, the unit will reboot.
11. Manually power the RC M off and back
on. Once the RC M boots back up, the
update process is complete.
1. Take the included USB flash drive and
plug it into a computer. Either Mac or PC
is fine.
2. Point your browser to
radenso.com/pages/firmware.
3. In the center of the page, you will see
text that says “Or click here for manual
serial number input.” Click on the text
”here” to go to the serial number entry
page.
4. Enter the serial number of the RC M
CPU into the “serial number” box. The
serial number is just the last five digits
of the sticker on the back of the CPU.
For example, if the sticker reads “RR007
63148” than the correct numbers to enter
are, “63148”
5. For the drop-down boxes that say “front
radar” and “rear radar” select RC M for
the front, and do the same for rear if a
rear antenna is present.

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software updates.
Updating the AL Priority.
1. Take the included USB flash drive and
plug it back into your computer. Delete
any existing files on it so you are starting
with a blank flash drive.
2. Point your web browser to alpupdate.com
and click on “I agree” to accept the Terms
of Use.
3. You will see the option “Configure” in
large text on the left side of the page.
Click on the blue “Enter” button to enter
the configuration file setup.
4. Select “North America” under the region
drop-down. This will take you to a page
with several options.
5. By default, the AL Priority system is
shipped in parking sensor only mode. If
you wish to enable laser defense, you
must choose the “PDC & LID” option.
6. Choosing “PDC & LID” will present sev-
eral more options below. Leave every-
thing default except for “LID” time.
This must be set to “Unlimited.”
7. Click “Save & download” to download
your configuration file. Move this file to
the USB flash drive.
8. Point a new browser window back to
alpupdate.com. This time, click on the
blue “Enter” button under the “Firmware
upgrade” text.
9. Enter the serial number of your ALP
control unit (found on a sticker on the
back of the unit) enter the prompt, and
press “OK.”
10. You will be prompted to answer a simple
math problem as proof that you are
human and not a bot. Solve the problem
and hit “Press to Download.”
11. A firmware file will be downloaded to
your computer. Move this file onto the
USB flash drive. The flash drive should
now have two files on it: the config file
and the firmware file.
12. Go in to the RC M menu and enable jam-
mer (off by default). Power the system
off, and then plug the USB flash drive
into the ALP CPU. Make sure the RC M
and ALP are both powered off when you
plug it in.
13. Turn on the RC M system and wait sever-
al seconds. The RC M will automatically
recognize that the ALP has the firmware
update flash drive plugged in, and the
CPU will begin updating.
14. Once the ALP has finished updating, the
RC M display will give you a message
indicating that the process has finished.
15. Remove the flash drive from the ALP
control unit and manually power off the
RC M system.
16. Power the RC M system back on and the
process is complete.

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RC M user interface.
The Radenso RC M has an easy to use
interface. The removable, magnetic display
has five buttons - each with dual function-
ality depending on the length of the button
press, and whether or not the user is in the
settings menu.
A. Power Button
Short Press: Enter settings menu.
Long Press: Power on/off
Function once in menu: Advance to next
menu setting
B. Brightness Button
Short Press: Adjusts brightness, toggles
SmartDark mode, which keeps the display
blank until alert is received, except for a
single moving “status” pixel
Long Press: GPS Lockout
Function once in menu: Advances cursor
within sub-menu
C. Driving Mode Button
Short Press: Changes current driving mode
Long Press: Stores user GPS point of
interest
Function once in menu: Saves and exits
menu
D. Volume Down Button
Short Press: Reduces RC M volume
Long Press: N/A
Function once in menu: Lowers numerical
value
E. Volume Up Button
Short Press: Raises RC M volume
Long Press: N/A
Function once in menu: Raises numerical
value
Three Button Mute
While a radar or laser signal is being detect-
ed, buttons A, B, or C may be used to mute
the alert.
A CB D E

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menu settings and features.
Front Radar
Recommended setting: On
Options: Off, on
Description: Front radar antenna enabled or
disabled.
Rear Radar
Recommended setting: On
Options: Off, on
Description: Rear radar antenna enabled or
disabled.
Driving Mode
Recommended setting: Auto City
Options: Auto City, Highway, City
Description: Default driving mode when the
RC M is powered up.
Auto city speed limit
Recommended setting: 50 km/h / 70 km/h
Options: Increments of 5 km/h
Description: Low speed threshold beneath
which K and X band signals will automatical-
ly mute / High speed threshold past which
detector is automatically set to maximum
sensitivity.
City Level (Front Antenna)
Recommended setting: X 4, K 2, Ka 0
Options: 0-9 for each band
Description: Allows the user to individually
control sensitivity to each radar band for
the front antenna while in City or AutoCity
mode. The numbers represent the amount of
signal attenuation; 0 is none, 9 is maximum.
City Level (Rear Antenna)
Recommended setting: X 4, K 2, Ka 0
Options: 0-9 for each band
Description: Allows the user to individually
control sensitivity on each radar band for
the rear antenna while in City or AutoCity
mode. The numbers represent the amount of
signal attenuation: 0 is none, 9 is maximum.
F-X (Front Antenna - X Band)
Recommended setting: Off
Options: Off, on
Description: X band for front antenna en-
abled or disabled.
F-K (Front Antenna - K Band)
Recommended setting: K-NZ
Options: Off, wide, narrow, K-NZ
Description: K band for front antenna en-
abled or disabled.
F-K TS Rej (Front Antenna - K
Traffic Sensor Rejection Filter)
Recommended setting: High
Options: Low, high, off
Description: Filter that reduces K band false
alerts from traffic sensors.
F-Ka (Front Antenna - Ka Band)
Recommended setting: Narrow
Options: Off, wide, narrow
Description: Ka band scanning width for
front antenna. To enable Ka band segmenta-
tion set option to narrow.
F-Ka 33.8 (Front Antenna - Ka
Band 33.8 GHz)
Recommended setting: Off
Options: Off, on
Description: Detection for Ka band frequen-
cy 33.8 GHz for the front antenna.
F-Ka 34.3 (Front Antenna - Ka
Band 34.3 GHz)
Recommended setting: Off
Options: Off, on
Description: Detection for Ka band frequen-
cy 34.3 GHz for the front antenna.

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menu settings and features.
F-Ka 34.7 (Front Antenna - Ka
Band 34.7 GHz)
Recommended setting: On
Options: Off, on
Description: Detection for Ka band frequen-
cy 34.7 GHz for the front antenna.
F-Ka 35.5 (Front Antenna - Ka
Band 35.5 GHz)
Recommended setting: Off
Options: Off, on
Description: Detection for Ka band frequen-
cy 35.5 GHz for the front antenna.
F-Ka Filter (Front Antenna - Ka
Band Filter)
Recommended setting: High
Options: Off, normal, high
Description: Ka band false alert filter level
for the front antenna.
F-Ka POP (Front Antenna - Ka
POP Radar)
Recommended setting: Off
Options: Off, on
Description: Enhances Ka band POP detec-
tion for front antenna.
F-Laser (Front Antenna - Laser
Detection)
Recommended setting: On
Options: Off, on
Description: Enables or disables laser de-
tection for the front RC M antenna.
F-MRCT (Front Antenna - Mul-
taRadar CT band)
Recommended setting: Off
Options: Off, on
Description: Enables or disables MRCT band
radar detection for the front antenna.
F-MRCD (Front Antenna - Mul-
taRadar CD band)
Recommended setting: Off in USA, narrow
in Canada
Options: Off, wide, narrow
Description: Enables or disables MRCD
band radar detection for the front antenna.
F-Gatso (Front Antenna - Gatso
Radar)
Recommended setting: Off in USA and
Canada
All setting options: Off, on
Description: Enables or disables Gatso
radar detection for the front antenna.
F-MR Filter (Front Antenna -
MultaRadar Filter)
Recommended setting: High
Options: Off, low, high
Description: False alert filter level for
MRCD, MRCT, and Gatso.
R-X (Rear Antenna - X Band)
Recommended setting: Off
Options: Off, on
Description: X band for rear antenna en-
abled or disabled.
R-K (Rear Antenna - K Band)
Recommended setting: Narrow
Options: Off, on, narrow
Description: K band for rear antenna en-
abled or disabled
R-K TS Rej (Rear Antenna - K
Traffic Sensor Rejection Filter)
Recommended setting: High
Options: Low, high, off
Description: Filter that reduces K band false
alerts from traffic sensors.

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menu settings and features.
R-Ka (Rear Antenna - Ka Band)
Recommended setting: Narrow
Options: Off, wide, narrow
Description: Ka band scanning width for
rear antenna. To enable Ka band segmenta-
tion, set option to narrow.
R-Ka 33.8 (Rear Antenna - Ka
Band 33.8 GHz)
Recommended setting: Off
Options: Off, on
Description: Detection for Ka band frequen-
cy 33.8 GHz for the rear antenna.
R-Ka 34.3 (Rear Antenna - Ka
Band 34.3 GHz)
Recommended setting: Off
Options: Off, on
Description: Detection for Ka band frequen-
cy 34.3 GHz for the rear antenna.
R-Ka 34.7 (Rear Antenna - Ka
Band 34.7 GHz)
Recommended setting: On
Options: Off, on
Description: Detection for Ka band frequen-
cy 34.7 GHz for the rear antenna.
R-Ka 35.5 (Rear Antenna - Ka
Band 35.5 GHz)
Recommended setting: Off
Options: Off, on
Description: Detection for Ka band frequen-
cy 35.5 GHz for the rear antenna.
R-Ka Filter (Rear Antenna - Ka
Band Filter)
Recommended setting: High
Options: Off, normal, high
Description: Ka band false alert filter level
for the rear antenna.
R-Ka Pop (Rear Antenna - Ka
POP Radar)
Recommended setting: Off
Options: Off, on
Description: Enhances Ka band POP detec-
tion for rear antenna.
R-Laser (Rear Antenna - Laser
Detection)
Recommended setting: On
Options: Off, on
Description: Enables or disables rear laser
detection for the rear RC M antenna
R-MRCT (Rear Antenna - Mul-
taRadar CT band)
Recommended setting: Off
Options: Off, on
Description: Enables or disables MRCT band
radar detection for the front antenna
R-MRCD (Rear Antenna - Mul-
taRadar CD band)
Recommended setting: Off in USA, narrow
in Canada
Options: Off, wide, narrow
Description: Enables or disables MRCD
band radar detection for the rear antenna
R-Gatso (Rear Antenna - Gatso
Radar)
Recommended setting: Off in USA and
Canada
Options: Off, on
Description: Enables or disables Gatso
radar detection for the rear antenna.

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menu settings and features.
R-MR Filter (Rear Antenna -
MultaRadar Filter)
Recommended setting: High
Options: Off, low, high
Description: False alert filter level for
MRCD, MRCT, and Gatso.
Jammer
Recommended setting: On (if jammer is
connected)
Options: Off, on
Description: Tells the RC M if there is an AL
Priority laser jammer present.
Parking Assistance
Recommended setting: User preference
Options: Off, on
Description: If AL Priority laser jammer is
connected, it can also function as a parking
aid that emits a tone when an obstruction is
encountered.
Laser Jamming Timer
Recommended setting: 7s
Options: 1-9 seconds, unlimited
Description: Sets the time after the RC M
will automatically disable the laser jammer
after an active laser encounter. Gives the
user time to slow down and allow a speed
reading on the car without inconveniencing
the user by hitting a “jammer kill” button.
Jamming Default?
Options: Press Driving Mode button for yes
Description: Resets Anti-Laser Priority CPU
to factory default settings.
Display Mode
Recommended setting: User preference
Options: Speed/time, speed, speed/com-
pass, speed/voltage, voltage, time
Description: Controls what information is
shown on the display during regular driving.
Units
Recommended setting: User preference
Options: English (mph), metric (km/h)
Description: Controls what units the RC M
displays in.
Alerts
Recommended setting: Bar
Options: Bar, frequency
Description: Controls whether alerts are
displayed with a frequency readout or with a
bar graphic.
Voice
Recommended setting: On
Options: Off, on
Description: Voice alerts on or off
Beep First
Recommended setting: Beep first
Options: Beep first, voice first
Description: When an alert is received, con-
trols whether or not the RC M beeps first,
followed by a voice alert, or alerts the user
with voice first, followed by a beep.
Auto Mute
Recommended setting: On
Options: Off, on
Description: After eight seconds of alerting
the volume is automatically reduced
X Tone
Recommended setting: User preference
Options: 1-15
Description: Choose the specific tone you
hear during an X band alert.
K Tone
Recommended setting: User preference
Options: 1-15
Description: Choose the specific tone you
hear during a K band alert.

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Low Speed Mute
Recommended setting: 25 km/h
Options: off, 0-135 km/h in increments of 5
Description: Mutes all radar below the set
speed
Startup Sound
Recommended setting: User preference
Options: Off, on
Description: Emits a startup tone upon
power on.
PWR Off if Display removed
Recommended setting: User preference
Options: Off, on
Description: If the setting is on, the entire
system including ALP is turned off when the
RC M magnetic display is removed. Placing
the magentic display back will reboot the
system.
GPS connect announce
Recommended setting: User preference
Options: Off, on
Description: Turns on/off the voice an-
nouncement when the RC M has GPS con-
nected after initial startup.
GPS detection Speed Cam
Recommended setting: On
Options: Off, on
Description: Turns on/off the GPS feature
of the RC M. Required to be on to use many
other features of the RC M.
GPS Warning Distance
Recommended setting: Normal
Options: Normal, farther, farthest
Description: Changes the distance of red
light camera, speed camera, and user point
alerts. Normal is 800 feet away, Farther is
1200 feet away, Farthest is 1650 feet away
Factory Reset?
Ka Tone
Recommended setting: User preference
Options: 1-15
Description: Choose the specific tone you
hear during a Ka band alert.
MD Tone
Recommended setting: User preference
Options: 1-15
Description: Choose the specific tone you
hear during an MRCD alert.
MT Tone
Recommended setting: User preference
Options: 1-15
Description: Choose the specific tone you
hear during an MRCT alert.
G3 Tone
Recommended setting: User preference
Options: 1-15
Description: Choose the specific tone you
hear during a Gatso3 alert.
G4 Tone
Recommended setting: User preference
Options: 1-15
Description: Choose the specific tone you
hear during a Gatso4 alert.
Laser Tone
Recommended setting: User preference
Options: 1-15
Description: Choose the specific tone you
hear during a laser alert.
1-Beep
Recommended setting: User preference
Options: Off, on
Description: Determines whether or not the
detector alerts the user when entering into
a previously locked out area. If enabled, the
detector will emit a single notifying beep.
menu settings and features.

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menu settings and features.
Options: Press Driving Mode button for yes
Description: Changes all settings to Raden-
so recommended USA settings.
Delete all user locations?
Options: Press Brightness button for yes
Description: Deletes all stored user loca-
tions
Delete all false alert areas?
Options: Press Brightness button for yes
Description: Deletes all False alert lockouts
S/N: XXXXXX
Description: Displays the serial number of
your RC M CPU
Hub XX Disp XX
Description: Displays current firmware and
display version on the RC M.

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Two (2) Years Limited Warranty
RADENSO warrants, for two years, to the
original retail owner, this RADENSO product
to be free from defects in materials and
craftsmanship with only the limitations or
exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to
the original user is valid for 24 months
after the date of the original retail sale.
SCOPE OF WARRANTY:
From the date of original consumer purchase
and for the respective periods specified
above, RADENSO agrees to repair or
replace, at its sole expense, all RADENSO
brand products purchased directly from
RADENSO or from an Authorized RADENSO
Dealer, which are defective in material and/
or workmanship during ordinary consumer
use. Repairs may be completed using new
or refurbished parts that meet or exceed
RADENSO specifications for new parts. RA-
DENSO, at its sole discretion, may replace a
product, with a refurbished or reconditioned
unit having comparable features and a limit-
ed consumer warranty.
EXCLUSIONS:
IF YOU PURCHASE A RADENSO PROD-
UCT FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED DEALER,
YOUR RADENSO WARRANTY WILL NOT BE
VALID.
This Warranty does not apply with respect
to the following:
1. Defects or damage cause by accident,
fire/smoke, flood/water damage, power
surge (or related electrical abnormali-
ties), lightning or other acts of nature.
2. Defects or damage caused by abuse,
misuse, negligence, accident, unautho-
rized product modification or service, or
failure to observe the instructions.
3. Deterioration/failure due to corrosive
atmosphere, including but not limited
to; smoke, high humidity, or extreme
temperature.
4. Damage caused during shipment or
handling.
5. Products purchased from anyone other
than RADENSO or an Independent
RADENSO Authorized Dealer. If you
are uncertain as to whether a dealer is
authorized, please contact RADENSO’s
Customer Service.
6. Products that have had their serial num-
bers altered or removed.
7. Products purchased in “AS IS” condition
or noted as “DEMO”, “DISPLAY”, “OPEN
BOX”, or “CLEARANCE”.
8. Products that have been altered or re-
paired by anyone other than RADENSO
or a RADENSO authorized service sta-
tion in a manner that has affected their
performance, stability, or reliability.
9. Any product attached to or used with
the RADENSO product.
10. Packing materials or cosmetic items.
11. Installation and removal of RADENSO
products from the vehicle.
12. Maintenance, cleaning or periodic
check-ups.
warranty.

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OBTAINING OF WARRANTY SERVICE:
If, after contacting Radenso Customer
Service, you are certain that the product is
defective, pack the product carefully (pref-
erably in its original packaging) and include
evidence of original purchase and a note de-
scribing the defect. The product should be
shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means,
or delivered, to warrantor at:
RADENSO,
222 East 14th St.
Cincinnati OH 45202
1-888-RADENSO (1-888-723-3676) 9 a.m. to
5 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday
warranty.

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support and contact.
Thank you for purchasing the most advanced
radar and laser defense in the world. Here
at Radenso, we take your support very se-
riously; if you need support in any capacity,
please contact us immediately.
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The Radenso Team
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