UNIDEN LONG RANGE RADAR/ DFR3 2. Push the bracket firmly onto the windshield. • X Band: This band was the first frequency 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 wavelength 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 frequencies and reduce 5 You can remove the detector by pressing the Eject button. false readings. MUTE Dashboard • Ka Band: 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.