Operation Manual Traveller II Talking Cordless radar/Laser detector
CONTENTS Congratulations!............................................................. 1 Features..................................................................................1 Package contents............................................................. 2 Identifying parts of the unit............................................ 3 Pre-operating information.............................................. 5 Battery installation...............................................................5 Battery life....
Congratulations! You have acquired the RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II from Q3 Innovations, the first cordless radar/laser detector speaking in English and Spanish. The RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II incorporates the advanced new antenna technology and extremely low power-consuming circuitry to ensure top-class performance and satisfactory battery power management.
Package contents Your RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II package includes the following components: • The RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II talking cordless radar/laser detector • Two AA batteries • Coiled 12-volt DC power cord • Windshield mounting bracket with suction cups (two each) and bumper • Operation manual
Identifying parts of the unit Top Laser Receiver Mounting Guide POWER Button CITY/Tutorial Button MUTE/Voice Button DIM/Language Button Top Radar Receiver Front Laser Receiver Back LED Display Front
Identifying parts of the unit Power Cord Input Jack Mounting Slots Auxiliary Audio Jack Right Side Volume Control Thumb Wheel Mounting Slots Left Side Suction cups Mounting bracket Bumper Fuse Power cord
PRE-OPERATING INFORMATION You can use the RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II with your hands-free ear piece or amplified speakers by connecting your ear piece or speakers to the auxiliary audio jack of the unit. You must have an ear piece or speakers with a 2.5mm (1/10˝) plug. If you have an ear piece or speakers with different sized plug, use a 2.5mm adapter between the plug and the jack. Please note that we do not provide ear pieces, speakers, or 2.5mm adapters.
PRE-OPERATING INFORMATION Battery life The RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II can provide approximately 30~40 hours of battery life from two AA alkaline batteries. Battery life is affected by many variables like the conditions and brand of battery, the ambient temperature, the number and strength of engaged signals, the duration of reported alerts, the user interface mode you select, etc. The approximate battery life we quote is based on our aging tests in a shielded laboratory.
PRE-OPERATING INFORMATION Always keep the power cord (included in the package) at the glove compartment of your vehicle and connect power to the RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II from your vehicle until you replace old batteries. This way you can drive with the RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II always on. Auto power-off In the event that you forget to turn off the RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II when you leave your vehicle, the RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II has an automatic poweroff feature to conserve battery life.
INSTALLING THE Unit Mounting guidelines The RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II can be mounted on your windshield using the mounting bracket included in the package. • Mount on the windshield in a centered location that will not obstruct the view of the driver and is within reach, so the buttons can be easily accessed. • Do not mount behind windshield wipers, metal surfaces, ornaments, or mirrored sunscreen glass, as these affect radar/laser signals. Tinted glass does not affect radar/laser signal reception.
INSTALLING THE Unit Windshield mounting 1. Install the suction cups and bumper onto the windshield mounting bracket by sliding them into their holes (if not pre-installed). 2. Press the bracket base firmly against the windshield until the suction cups securely take hold. 3. Slide the unit up to the bracket until the bracket arms click into the slots on both sides of the unit. 4. Bend the angle of the windshield mounting bracket, if necessary, to adjust for best viewing and detection angle. 5.
RADAR OPERATION Power on Press the POWER button. The RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II goes through a self diagnosis sequence and displays the last mode previously set in memory. Functions and modes Volume control Use the volume thumb wheel, located on the side of the RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II, to adjust volume level. Display brightness control (dim mode) Press the DIM button repeatedly for less than two seconds each time to toggle between the three levels of brightness modes: bright, dim, and dark.
RADAR OPERATION Highway/city mode selection Press the CITY button repeatedly for less than two seconds each time to toggle through five signal sensitivity modes. They are highway, city 1, city 2, city 3, and city 4. Each mode is indicated by blinking “H” or “C” LED, with or without a numbered LED. For city 2, 3, and 4 modes, the RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II takes turns blinking “C” LED and a numbered LED all together 3 times and keeps blinking “C” LED alone.
RADAR OPERATION City 4 will have the RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II not report X-band radar signals at all. For best protection from all radar bands, always drive in highway mode. However, for maximizing your battery life with best protection from K- and Ka-band, drive in city 4 mode. Language selection (English and Spanish modes) Press the LANGUAGE button repeatedly for more than two seconds to toggle between English and Spanish mode.
RADAR OPERATION X-band detected operation:. H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 M . H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 M . H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 M . H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 M K-band detected operation:. H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 M . H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 M . H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 M . H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 M Ka-band detected operation:. H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 M . H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 M . H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 M . H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 M Laser band detected operation:. H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 M All LEDs on:.
Radar OPERATION 2. Press any button to exit the all-LEDs-on status, that is the end of tutorial mode. Your RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II uses the same audio alarms and visual displays as for the tutorial mode when it detects signals and reports alerts.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Here are some tips to help you care for your RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II: • To deter theft, remove your RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II from your windshield when you leave your vehicle. • Avoid extended exposure to direct sunlight. Remove your RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II from your windshield when your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time. On hot days the temperature inside your vehicle can reach levels that could damage your RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II.
TROUBLESHOOTING The RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II does not power up when powered from batteries. • Check and replace batteries. The RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II does not power up when powered from the vehicle. • Check all power cord connections. • Check fuse in lighter socket adapter and replace if necessary. • Check lighter socket. Clean if dirty. • Check your vehicle’s fuse panel. (Refer to your vehicle’s manual.) The RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II did not alert when passing an officer.
TROUBLESHOOTING The RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II shows partial or no display. • Disengage dim mode and set the unit to bright display. The RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II does not give alerts early enough. • Set the unit to highway mode. • Make sure the unit is level to the road. • Make sure the radar window and the top laser receiver are not obstructed. Move the RADARHAWK™ TRAVELLER II if necessary.
SPECIFICATIONS Radar Receiver type: Antenna type: Detector type: Frequency operation: Laser Receiver type: Detector type: Optical sensor: General Temperature range: Power requirements: Dimensions: Weight: Dual conversion superheterodyne Linear polarized, self-contained Scanning frequency discriminator X-band; 10.525 GHz ±50 MHz. K-band; 24.150 GHz ±100 MHz. Ka-band (superwide); 34.700 GHz ±1,300 MHz. Safety radar; 24.
SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT If you have questions, missing parts or comments, please call Q3 Innovation’s customer service department at (888) 399-1687 (tollfree within the U.S.) or e-mail to service@q3i.com. 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 (888) 399-1687 (toll-free within the U.S.) or at (319) 334-3412 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CST) MondayFriday.
SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT 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. 6) Ship prepaid and insured via traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS), FedEx Parcel Service, or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit.
WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION LIMITED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR RADARHAWK™ RADAR/LASER DETECTOR Model: RadarHAWK™ Traveller II Q3 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.
WARRANTY INFORMATION 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 Q3 Innovations contact information.
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