UNIDEN
LONG RANGE RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
BASIC USER’S MANUAL
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IN THE BOX:
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DFR7
radar detector
x
Coiled 12V DC Power Cord with
RJ45 Connector
x
Windshield Mounting Bracket
x
Hook and loop fastener tape
x
Spare fuse for DC Power Cord
DISCLAIMER: Radar detectors are illegal in some states. Some states prohibit mounting
any object on your windshield. Check applicable law in your state and any state in
which you use the product l to verify that using and mounting a radar detector is
legal. Uniden radar detectors are not manufactured and/or sold with the intent to be
used for illegal purposes. Drive safely and exercise caution while using this product.
Do not change settings of the product while driving. Uniden expects consumer’s use
of these products to be in compliance with all local, state, and federal law. Uniden
expressly disclaims any liability arising out of or related to your use of this product.
This Basic User’s Manual provides instructions on installing and using the
DFR7
. It
contains basic information on how the keys operate. For more detailed information,
refer to the Detailed User’s Manual at the Uniden website: www.uniden.com
FEATURES
• Voice alert
• Displays radar band frequencies
• GPS for Red Light and Speed camera locations
• Advanced Ka filter
• Spectra I and IV undetectable
• Voice Alert.
• Signal Strength Meter displays Current Speed, Compass, Battery Voltage,
Altitude, and Clock.
Refer to the Detailed User’s Manual at the Uniden website: www.uniden.com
for a complete list and explanation of features.
INSTALL
DFR7
WINDSHIELD
1. Attach the rubber cups to the bracket and push the bracket firmly onto the
windshield. Slide the unit onto the bracket.
2. Plug the power cord into the detector and plug the cigarette lighter
adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
Release the bracket by pressing the Eject key.
DASHBOARD
1. Attach the unit to the dashboard using the hook and eye fastener tape.
2. Plug the power cord into the detector and plug the cigarette lighter
adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
Pull the bracket from the dashboard, separating the hook and loop tape.
DFR7
OVERVIEW
KEYS
Keys on the unit let you adjust and mute the alert volume, dim the LCD
brightness and mark specific GPS locations where radar/Laser detection is
common. Press MENU to enter the
Menu
system and set up the unit to your
own specifications.
Audio
Jack
Power
Jack
POWER
VOL +
MENU
VOL −
USB
Eject
Eagle
Eye
Latch
Slot
MUTE/DIM
MARK
Frequency
Strength
KEY
PRESS TO...
PRESS AND HOLD TO...
MUTE/DIM
MUTE
• MUTE on
• MUTE off
MUTE MEMORY
• Add
• Delete
DIM
• Bright
• Dim
• Dark
MARK
User Point *
• Add
• Delete
Error message displays/
sounds if memory full or
GPS error.
Delete all User Points.
POWER
Turn
DFR7
on and off.
NA
VOL +
• Turn volume up (6
levels).
• In Menus, go to next
item.
Press and hold both
VOL +
and
VOL –
to change modes
between HIGHWAY and CITY.
VOL –
• Turn volume down (6
levels).
• In Menus, go to previous
item.
MENU
Access the Menu system.
Exit the Menu system.
* User Points are manually tagged GPS locations where radar detection is
normally located. For more information, refer to the online Detailed User
Manual at www.uniden.com.
MENU SYSTEM
Press MENU to access the
Menu
system. The screen displays the selection’s
current status. Use the following keys to navigate the menus:
x
MENU: Change a setting (press and hold to exit the
Menu
system).
x
VOL + : Go to the next
Menu
item.
x
VOL –
:
Go to the previous
Menu
item.
Menu items commonly used for initial setup are:
x
Voice (ON/OFF)
x
X Band (ON/OFF)
x
K Band (ON/OFF)
x
Ka Band (ON/OFF)
x
POP Filter (ON/OFF)
x
Scan Display (ON/OFF).
x
Display (Tap MENU to cycle through Speed/Compass/Voltage/Altitude)
x
Speed Unit (mph or KM/h)
x
Auto Mute (ON/OFF)
x
Backlight (ON/OFF)
Refer to the online Detailed User’s Manual at www.uniden.com for specifics on
all
Menu
options.
NON-KEY ELEMENTS
ELEMENT
WHAT IT DOES
Eagle Eye
Provides a 360
° monitoring radius.
USB
Provides PC connection for data updates.
Audio Jack
Plug in headset.
Eject
Press to release the bracket latch.
Power Jack
Plug the 12V Power Cord here.
BASIC OPERATIONS
This section details
DFR7
basic operations. Refer to the online Detailed User’s
Manual at www.uniden.com for more complete details on all operations and
Menu
options.
TURN ON
Press POWER. The unit turns on and runs through an initial self-check. It
displays the different bands and their settings and indicates whether or not GPS
is turned on.
The
DFR7
turns on automatically when you start the car.
ADJUST VOLUME
Press VOL + to increase volume. The unit beeps, announces “Volume (0 - 6),”
and displays a number increase.
Press VOL – to decrease volume. The unit beeps, announces “Volume (0 - 6),”
and displays a number decrease.
MUTE VOLUME DURING ALERT
You can mute the alert volume during an alert. This is especially useful in
situations where the alert may be prolonged, such as at red lights.
Press MUTE/DIM during an audio alarm to mute it.
CHANGE THE LCD’S BRIGHTNESS
The backlight has three settings: BRIGHT, DIM, and DARK.
