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UNIDEN

LONG RANGE RADAR/LASER DETECTOR

BASIC USER’S MANUAL

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IN THE BOX:

xDFR6 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 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 &Zϲ. 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

• K band filter

• Invisible to VG-2™ and Spectre I/IV/IV+™ radar detectors; Spectre I and IV

undetectable

• Signal Strength Meter

• Battery Voltage Display

INSTALL &Zϲ

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.

&Zϲ OVERVIEW

KEYS

Keys on the unit let you adjust and mute the alert volume and dim the OLED,

Key backlight, and strength LED. Press

to enter the Menu system and set

up the unit to your own specifications.

Audio

Jack

Power

Jack

POWER

VOL +

VOL −

USB

Eject

Eagle

Eye

Latch

Slot

MUTE/DIM

CITY

Signal

Strength

KEY PRESS TO... PRESS AND HOLD TO...

MUTE/DIM

MUTE

• MUTE on

• MUTE off

DIM

• Bright

• Dim

• Dark

CITY

Switch between City and

Highway modes.

POWER

Turn DFR6 on and off. NA

VOL +

• Turn volume up (6

levels).

• In Menus, go to next

item.

VOL –

• Turn volume down (6

levels).

• In Menus, go to previous

item.

Access the Menu system. Exit the Menu system.

MENU SYSTEM

Press

to access the Menu system. The screen displays the selection’s

current status. Use the following keys to navigate the menus:

: Change a setting (press and hold to exit the Menu system).

VOL +

: Go to the next Menu item.

VOL –

: Go to the previous Menu item.

The most common menu items 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 Laser (ON/OFF)

x POP Mode (ON/OFF)

x Display Voltage (ON/OFF)

x Auto Mute (ON/OFF)

x Backlight (ON/OFF)

This is not a complete list of menu items. Refer to the DFR6 Detailed Owner’s Manual

on www.uniden.com for a complete list of menu items and how to use them.

NON-KEY ELEMENTS

ELEMENT WHAT IT DOES

Eagle Eye Provides a 360° monitoring radius.

Latch Slot

Insert the bracket latch into this slot.

Mini USB Provides PC connection for data updates.

Audio Jack Plug in headset.

Eject Press to release the bracket latch.

Power Jack Plug in the 12V Power Cord here.

Signal Strength Displays how strong the signal received is (5 levels)

BASIC OPERATIONS

This section details DFR6 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.

The DFR6 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 BRIGHTNESS LEVEL

Adjusting the brightness level applies to the OLED, keys, and strength LEDs at

the same time. The backlight has three settings: BRIGHT, DIM, and DARK.

Press and hold

MUTE/DIM

. The detector announces the brightnes level as it

changes to that level. Press and hold the keys again to move to the next level.

TURN BANDS ON/OFF

The DFR6 monitors X (HIGHWAY only), K, and Ka bands as well as Laser

transmissions.

CHANGE HIGHWAY TO CITY AND BACK

Press

CITY

to cycle between City and Highway modes.

Summary of content (2 pages)

PAGE 1
UNIDEN LONG RANGE RADAR/LASER DETECTOR BASIC USER’S MANUAL KEYS Keys on the unit let you adjust and mute the alert volume and dim the OLED, Key backlight, and strength LED. Press MENU to enter the Menu system and set up the unit to your own specifications.
PAGE 2
TROUBLESHOOTING Laser IF... TRY THIS... No display or audio. Check the fuse in the plug. Replace if necessary. The unit alarms when the vehicle hits bumps. Check the connections. Be sure they are all secure. The unit alarms briefly in the same location but no radar source was in view. There may be a motion sensor or house alarm in use within range. The detector did not alert when a police car was in view. • The officer may not have radar/ laser units turned on.