UNIDEN LONG RANGE RADAR/ DFR3 2. Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield. • X Band: This band was the first band assigned 3. Slide the unit onto the bracket. to police radar. It operated on a lower frequency LASER DETECTOR (10.525GHz) with a higher power output. HARDWARE 4. Gently adjust the bracket angle if needed. • K Band: This band is the most common frequency used DFR3 2 3 4 Do not use the detector to adjust the bracket angle. in radar detectors (24.150). Its relatively small gives it a clocking distance of about 1/4 mile 5. Plug the power cord into the detector. although, depending on the environment, it can detect 6. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s up to 2 miles. Turn on the K band filter (press and hold

DIM cigarette lighter. CITY) to filter out weaker K band and reduce 5 You can remove the detector by pressing the Eject button. false readings. MUTE Dashboard • : Over the years, the Ka band incorporated the CITY Ka-Band, the Ka Wide-Band, and the Ka Super Wide- 1 1. Place the unit on the dashboard so that it has a clear, Band. Most photo radars (also known as stop light level view of the road. cameras) use this band. 6 8 7 The unit cannot be readjusted after final installation. POP™ is a single-pulse Doppler radar feature on some 2. Remove the backing from one side of the hook and loop K and Ka band radar guns. This type of radar gun is fastener tape. NO. NAME WHAT IT DOES a very sensitive receiver; limit POP detect mode to 3. Place that fastener tape on the dashboard where you highway and rural driving. 1 Eagle Eye 360° Laser detection want the unit. DISCLAIMER: Radar detectors are illegal in some states. 4. Attach the other piece of the fastener tape to the • Laser: Police use the laser’s narrower light pulses for Some states prohibit mounting any object on your 2 Power Jack Plugs into power source. bottom of the unit and attach the unit to the dashboard speed detection as it is more accurate and faster. Laser windshield. Check applicable law in your state and 3 Eject Releases DFR3 from mounting fastener tape. beams are more detectable after they have bounced off hardware. their target and begin to disperse on the return trip. any state in which you use the product to verify You can remove the unit as needed. that using and mounting a radar detector is legal. 4 DIM Dims the display brightness. 5. Plug the power cord into the detector. MODES Uniden radar detectors are not manufactured 5 MUTE Turns off the sound. 6. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s The DFR3 operates in three modes: and/or sold with the intent to be used for illegal cigarette lighter. • Highway. Provides audio and visual alerts any time all purposes. Drive safely and exercise caution while 6 CITY Sets the unit to CITY, CITY I, or bands and laser are detected. Recommended for HIGHWAY mode. using this product. Do not change settings of the TURN UP highway or rural driving. (X, K, Ka, Laser) product while driving. Uniden expects consumer’s 7 Power/ Turns unit on and adjusts Once the detector is installed and the car is turned on, turn • City. Provides audio and visual alerts any time all bands use of these products to be in compliance with Volume Dial volume. the volume dial away from you until it clicks. The unit is and laser are detected. Provides a stronger signal for the X band so it can pick up weaker signals. (X, K, Ka, Laser) all local, state and federal law. Uniden expressly 8 Mounting The mounting bracket fits into now turned on. • City I. Similar to City mode, but no X band is detected. disclaims any liability arising out of or related to Bracket Slot this slot. The LED cycles through the display in this order: X - K - Ka - Laser, then signal strength except for Laser (L). (K, Ka, Laser) your use of this product. LED DISPLAY Once the cycle is complete, the detector turns to standby HIGHWAY CITY/CITY I When a signal is detected, the display will show the band mode. FEATURES type, City/Highway setting, and signal strength. If the DFR3 X K Ka C 1 X K Ka C 1 • X, K, and Ka band alarms detects a laser, the display shows L. STANDBY MODE • POP and Laser alert alarms X Ka C 1 X Ka C 1 H K K • Highway/City/City 1 modes Highway X K Ka C Band Type X K Ka C 1 X K Ka C 1 • Invisible to VG-2 and Spector I and IV radar detectors Signal Strength ( I - 5) City X K Ka C • Mute alarm audio City 1 (I) X K Ka C L X K Ka C L • Memory feature saves user’s last settings (except MUTE) X K Ka C 1 Highway (H) City 1 X K Ka C I when the unit is powered down/disconnected from Various Alerts power. City (C) DETECTION OPERATION The DFR3 detects emissions from radar guns and sounds an SETUP WHAT’S IN THE BOX audio alert for the driver. The detector determines which After installing your radar detector, you can set it to your • DFR3 radar detector band range the signal is from and displays that frequency own specifications. • Straight 12V DC Power Cord INSTALLATION AND TURN UP type on the display (X, K, Ka, or L). The frequency strength • Mute/Auto Mute. When an audio alert sounds, pressing • Windshield Mounting Bracket Install the DFR3 on the front windshield or on the (1 through 5) also displays as applicable. If there is a • Hook and loop fastener tape dashboard. For best performance, position the detector as specific alert code, that is also displayed. MUTE lets you turn off the audio alarm. Press and hold MUTE to set Auto Mute to ON to reduce the audio • Spare fuse for DC Power Cord low as possible in the center of the front windshield. Be False signals can come from other devices such as the sure the unit’s view of the road, either to the front or the alarm by 50% automatically after 3 seconds during an back, is clear. automatic doors at a supermarket or even another alert. car’s cruise control; these devices operate in the • Dim. Change the brightness of the display. (Default - INSTALLATION same frequency ranges as radar guns. Bright) WINDSHIELD • Set City, City I, or Highway 1. Clean the windshield and the rubber cups of the BANDS ––City mode delays all X band audio alerts until the mounting bracket. Attach the rubber cups to the signal is at level 3. The DFR3 recognizes: bracket. ––City I mode does not recognize X band transmissions. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORP. ––Highway mode recognizes all bands and is Weight 4.1z o (115g) recommended for highway driving. (Default) Use common sense and your DFR3 will provide trouble-free (“Uniden”) service. Please keep the following tips in mind: Operating -4°o t +185° F (Radar/Laser) The following table provides an overview of key operations. Temp. -20°o t +85° C (Radar/Laser) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, • Don’t leave your unit on the dashboard during summer to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be months. Interior heat may exceed safe operating levels. Storage -22°o t +203° F (Radar/Laser) KEY PRESS TO... PRESS AND HOLD free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with • Dot no spray cleaners or other liquids on the unit. Temp. -30°o t +95° C (Radar/Laser) only the limitations or exclusions set out below. TO... Remove the unit when you are using these liquids. Operating DCo 11.0 t 16.0 V WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user MUTE Turn alert audio off Turno Aut Mute on (1 • Dot no use abrasive cleansers on the unit’s exterior. Power Soure shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months (1 beep) during alert beeps)f and of (2 after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is inval- audio.e Mut beeps) during standby. id if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as rea- cancelled 10 seconds (A displays) TROUBLESHOOTING FCC/Industry Canada Information after alert ends. sonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as IF... TRY THIS... FCC: AMW-LRD450 party of an conversion kits, subassemblies, or any config- DIM Change brightness Turn POP alert on (1 ICC: 513C-LRD450 urations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) from: beep) and off (2 beeps). No display or audio. Check the fuse in the plug. serviced or repaired by someone other than an autho- BRIGHT (3 beeps) to P displays. Replace if necessary. FCC Compliance rizedn Unide service center for a defect or malfunction DIM (1 beeps) coveredy b this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with to DARK (2 beeps). The unit alarms Check the connections. Be sure when the vehicle theye ar all secure. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. equipment or parts or as part of any system not manu- Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) CITY Change mode from: Turnd K ban filter on hits bumps. facturedy b Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by HIGHWAY (3 beeps) (LED dot turns on and 1 this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for to CITY (1 beeps) beep) and off (LED dot The unit alarms Therey ma be a motion sensor or this device must accept any interference received, includ- this product. to CITY I (2 beeps). turnsf of and 2 beeps). briefly in the same house alarm in use within range. ing interference that may cause undesired operation. F displays briefly. locationt bu no radar STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product source was in view. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the does not conform to this warranty at any time while this DIM + NA Returno t factory party responsible for compliance could void your authori- war-ranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the defect and CITY settings: The detector did not The officer may not have radar/ tyo t operate the equipment. alert when a police laser units turned on. returno it t you without charge for parts, service, or any • Highway car was in view. Avis de conformité à la FCC : Ce dispositif a été testé et other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by • Bright s’avère conforme à l’article 15 des règlements de la warrantor or its representatives in connection with the • Mute OFF SPECIFICATIONS Commission fédérale des communications (FCC). Ce dis- performance of this warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY • K Filter ON positift es soumis aux conditions suivantes: 1) Ce disposi- SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY • POP OFF tif ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et; 2) Il PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND Receiver Type: EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE • Autoe Mut ON doit pouvoir supporter les parasites qu’il reçoit, incluant Radar Double Conversion Superheterodyne les parasites pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement. WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING Self-Contained Antenna BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED MONITORING SPEED Tout changement ou modification non approuvé expres- TOY AN IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR A radar gun transmits radio waves at certain frequencies Laser Pulsed Laser Signal Receiver sément par la partie responsable pourrait annuler le droit FITNESSOR F A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY à l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement. DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE thate bounc off objects and return to the radar gun’s Frequency: receivers. The radar gun then calculates the speed of the REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR object. The DFR3 recognizes the following bands/ X 10.525 GHz IC Compliance CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow frequencies used by radar guns: This device complies with Industry Canada license- this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential K 24.150 GHz exemptSS R standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol- damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not applyo t you. BAND FREQUENCY Ka 33.400 - 36.000 GHz lowingo tw conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer- LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal X 10.525 GHz Laser 800 nm - 1100 nm ence, including interference that may cause undesired rights, and you may also have other rights which vary operation of the device. from o state t state. This warranty is void outside the K 24.150 GHz Detector Type: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the United States of America. Ka 33.400 - 36.000 GHz Radar Scanning Frequency Discriminator party responsible for compliance could void your authori- PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF tyo t operate the equipment. Laser 800 nm - 1100 nm Laser Pulse Width Discriminator WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in this Cet appareil est conforme aux normes RSS exemptes de Operating Guide, you are certain that the Product is RADAR DETECTOR DETECTORS Alarm Type Beep (Detected Band and Signal licences d’Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est sou- defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its strength) mis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne original packaging). Include evidence of original purchase (RDDS) ande a not describing the defect that has caused you to Antenna Type: doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et (2), il doit Radar detectors are illegal in some states. Law enforcement pouvoir accepter les interférences, incluant celles pou- return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, officers use special equipment to detect signals radiated by Radar Linear Polarized E-vector Vertical vante nuir à son fonctionnement normal. by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at: radar detectors. If they are in a state where radar detectors Uniden America Corporation are illegal and the officer detects a vehicle using a radar Laser Convex Condenser Lens Tout changement ou modification non approuvé expres- detector, the operator of that vehicle could lose the radar Front sément par la partie responsable pourrait annuler le droit C/O Saddle Creek detector and be fined. à l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement. 743 Henrietta Creek Rd., Suite 100 Laser Concave Condenser Lens Roanoke, TX 76262 The DFR3 is designed to be invisible to signals from the Back One Year Limited Warranty Spectre l, Spectre lV, and VG-2 RDDs. POP Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc. Dimensions 110.00 mm (D) x 69.00 mm (W) x 29.50 Keep your receipt! Proof of purchase is required for mm (H) warranty service. Issue 1, May 2016