Radenso Pro series User Manual

Pro Series

USER MANUAL

© 2015 Radenso®

Radar Detector RADENSO Pro

Foreword

Congratulation to your new investment. You chose one of the best GPS enabled mobile radar- and laser detector
available on the market today.
The Radenso Pro is high tech MADE IN EUROPE packaged into the smallest detector in the world. The focus of
the development of Radenso Pro was simple: Design the most ergonomic and user-friendly radar detector for
easy and unobtrusive installation with long range warning on all radar bands coupled with intelligent filters to
eliminate annoying false alarms from non-radar threats. And our Engineers delivered!

Radenso Pro features:

 Smallest high performance radar detector in the world
 Selectable X, K and Ka radar band
 Selectable Ka narrow radar band tuned to the exact radar frequencies used in North America
 Selectable K narrow radar band tuned to the exact radar frequencies used in North America for increased

range and reduced false alarms

 Selectable Ka POP radar band (ON/OFF)
 Selectable 2-level Traffic Sensor Rejection Filter (TSR Low and TSR High)
 Highway, City and AutoCity Mode
 Revolutionary AutoCity Mode with selectable Band filtering based on speed settings
 Bright, Dim, Dark Display modes
 Smart Dark Display Mode (turns on display only for alerts)
 Bright Alphanumeric LED display
 AutoMute reduces volume of alerts after 2 seconds
 Preloaded GPS Speed- and Redlight camera data base
 Unlimited free lifetime updates for database and firmware – no obsolescence ever
 7 selectable display modes (Speed/Time, Speed/Voltage, Battery Voltage, Time, Speed, Speed/Compass)
 Display of radar frequency during visual alert
 Voice Alerts
 Frequency announcement during alert
 SpeedMeter Option (turns off radar circuitry completely and converts Radenso Pro into a digital

Speedometer for states where radar detector are prohibited)

 Mark your own POI locations for future alerts
 User friendly, easy intuitive voice guided feature selection
 Large suction cups for firm, secure installation at windshield
 Power Cord with Power ON/OFF button
 Optional Direct Wire power cord available
 2 year manufacturer warranty

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Quick Start up Guide

To start using your Radenso Pro radar detector follow these easy steps:

1. Slide the windshield mounting bracket into the QuickMount slot at the front of the radar detector

2. Plug the small end of the power cable into the Power Jack of Radenso Pro on the left side of the detector
and connect the large plug with the 12V power socket of your car

3. Press the red button at the large end of the power cable (at the 12 V socket) to turn the power cable on.
The button will light up and indicate if Power is on.

4. Press the Power button (left button on top of unit) for 2 seconds to turn on Radenso Pro

Unit will power up with start up sequence. After a few seconds Radenso Pro will notify you with a Voice
message that Satellite is connected

Adjust the volume level by pressing the Volume buttons „“+“ or “-“ located on the right side of the unit.

Change Default settings:
Radenso Pro is now ready to go. If you want to change any of the default settings of your unit please refer to

the next pages.

Main functions of Radenso Pro

Radenso PRO is one the most powerful detectors in the Industry and is designed to protect the driver from
speeding fines. Radenso Pro communicates with the driver in English language and its main functions are the
detection of microwave radars (X / K / Ka narrow bands), laser guns, red light cameras and fixed speed
cameras (GPS database).

Notifications:

When a radar signal is detected the driver is being alerted by a visual text warning and a voice and tone alert.
The display and voice alert will indicate the received radar band and frequency and the signal strength. A
beeping warning tone will increase its intensity with increasing signal strength. The signal strength has ten
levels. GPS alerts are reported by voice, for example “Speed Camera”.

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Function of Control Buttons

Power / Menu Button

windshields or wipers

Short press: You will enter into setup

menu. During an alert pressing the

button mutes the volume. The next

alarm will be reported again with the

default vol.

Long press: Turn unit ON / OFF

Volume Buttons [+ - ]

Short press: Changing volume of
Radenso Pro or change program

options in the Menu Mode

Alphanumeric Display

Radenso Pro will show selected
display mode, visual alerts and
text messages

Release Button
Press this button and slide the
windshield mount until it is locked.
Press button to unlock the mount for
removal

Mode/Sensitivity/Mark Button Short
press: Scroll between
Highway/City/AutoCity modes. .
Long Press: Add your own POI GPS
point for future alarms

Display/Alert Lockout Button

Short press: Select display brighness
(Bright, dim, smart dark, full dark)
Long press: Lockout alert location

USB Port
Connect USB data cable to update
database and/or firmware from our
website

Power Jack

Plug power cord into this port

Windshield Mount Slot

Insert the windshield mount into this
slot until you hear the "click"

Radar Horn Antenna and Laser
Lens

Needs unbostructed view of
the road ahead. Do not mount
behind metal coated

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Installation

The Radenso Pro windshield mount allows a firm and secure installation of the radar detector at the
windshield of your vehicle. Locate an area at the windshield that enables an unobtrusive installation with clear
view to the road ahead.

1. Place the nipple of the suction cups in
the large hole of the bracket und pull the
suction cup into the small hole to secure

Rubber
damper

them. Push the rubber damper into the
hole in the middle of the bracket

2. Attach the windshield mount to the desired area of the windshield. Make sure it is in a level
position parallel to the road ahead. To adjust the angle if necessary, gently push or pull on
the bracket to bend it. DO NOT use the detector to bend the bracket.

3. Insert the windshield mount into the slot
at the front of the detector until it is
locked in position

For firm and secure adherence to the windshield keep windshield and suction cups clean

4. Plug the small end of the power cable into the detector (located on the left side) and the large end into
your vehicle’s 12V ACC socket.

5. To remove Radenso Pro from the windshield press the release button on top of the unit and slide the
unit off the mount.

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Control buttons on top and side of unit:

Left button MENU / ON-OFF

Short press: You will enter into setup menu. During an alert pressing the button will mute the volume. The
next alarm will be reported again in the standard volume.

Long press: Turn ON / OFF Radenso Pro.

Middle button BRIGHTNESS / ALERT SUPPRESSION

Short press: You can change the brightness of the display - Bright -> Dim -> Smart Dark -> Full Dark
Bright: Brightest display setting.
Dim: Slightly dimmed display.

Smart Dark:
Full Dark:

Long Press: Holding the button during an obvious false alert will lockout the location in the future. The
signal will no longer be reported and the alarm suppressed when passing the marked location again. You

can re-activate the location again by holding the button when approaching the marked location.

During start up: Pressing and holding the button during start up will reset Radenso Pro to

factory default settings and will display the uploaded Firmware version.

Display is deactivated but will come on with Text warning during an alert.
Display is completely deactivated. Only voice and tone alerts are active.

Right button SENSITIVITY / ADD YOUR OWN GPS POINT

Short press: You can scroll between Highway / City / Auto City modes. In City or Auto City modes the
sensitivity of X / K / Ka bands can be reduced according to user preference.

Long Press: Add your own POI GPS point for future alarms.

+ / -Buttons on the right side

Short press: Changing alert volume of Radenso Pro or change program options while in Menu Mode.

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Menu and User Selectable Features

Frequency
Bar

If activated alert volume will
be muted after 2 seconds

On
Off

Press left button to enter Menu Mode.
Press left button again to go from one menu option to the next.
Press VOLUME + or – button (on the right side of detector) to change your setting within the category.
To save the changed selection simply wait a few seconds without pressing any button. The unit will display
“Setting Completed” to confirm your selection. Alternatively, you can leave the menu and save the setting by
tapping the right button.

The following selectable features are vailable:

Selectable Feature Description Setting

Highway

Setting Mode Select driving Mode

Display Mode:

Select what the display
should show

City
AutoCity (see next page)

Speed/Time
Speed/Voltage
Battery Voltage
Time, Speed
Speed/Compass

Unit: Select the unit of speed

Display Select alert display

Auto Mute

Minimum speed sensing radar Select speed

X Band Activate/deactivate X Band

K Band Activate/deactivate K Band

English

Metric

Off
10 mph
20 mph
30 mph

.

70 mph

On
Off

Wide
Narrow
Off

K TS Rej.

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Choose between Low and
High Filter option

TSR LOW
TSR HIGH
Off

Selectable Feature Description Setting

Via Middle button you can select

on and off particular type of point.

Wide

Ka Band Activate/deactivate Ka Band

Narrow
Off

Ka Pop Band Activate/deactivate Ka POP

Laser Band Activate/deactivate Laser

Start up sound

GPS connected anouncement

GPS detetcion by database
type

the type of GPS points.
For editing use + / -. You can turn

Choose how far before the

GPS Warning Distance

you want to be alerted to the
POI

Setting local time

You can change time using + / -
button on the side

On
Off

On
Off

On
Off

On
Off

Normal (approx. 800 ft)

Farther (approx. 1250 ft)
Farthest (approx. 1650 ft)

Set the hours only, minutes
will automatically adjust by
GPS

Factory reset?

Delet all user points?

To reset to factory settings
press middle button

For deleting all stored user
locations press middle button

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Setting AutoCity speed

The AutoCity driving mode allows the setting of minimum alert detection speed for signal suppression AND
signal filtering resulting in significantly reduced false alerts. Select AutoCity in Setting Mode

Setting AutoCity speed: (feature selectable only if Setting Mode is set to AutoCity):
Tapping the Middle button lets you select the speed for editing

Left speed setting indicates the speed below which the radar reception of the detector will be completely
disabled (in example above 20 mph). No signals from police radar or false signals from automatic door openers
will be reported.

The right speed setting indicates the speed below which the detector will detect alerts in City mode with
reduced radar sensitivity (in example above 40 mph).

+ / - buttons on the right side of the detector will change the specific speed setting.

RECOMMENDATION “20” and “35” The detector will not alert to any signal below 20 mph and will operate
with reduced radar reception between 20 and 35 mph. Maximum detector sensitivity will be achieved above
35 mph.

Setting City and AutoCity sensitivity (this option is available only in City or AutoCity Mode):
By means of the Middle button you can select the radar band for editing.

To change the sensitivity of signal reception use + / -button on the side of the unit. The level of signal
suppression can be selected in the range 0-9. The displayed numbers indicate the sensitivity reduction in the
different radar bands. The example displayed above indicates that the X Band sensitivity is reduced by 50%, K
Band sensitivity reduced by 20% and Ka Band sensitivity is not reduced at all (0% reduction).

SpeedMeter Mode:

This function is intended for legal operation of Radenso Pro in countries or states where the use of radar
detectors is not permitted. The detector stops alerting to POI GPS locations as well as all radar and laser signals
and the device is only displaying the travel speed and heading. To activate this function you need to
simultaneously hold the middle and right button for approximately 5 seconds. After that you will enter into
SpeedMeter Mode and all POI, radar and laser warnings are disabled. To deactivate SpeedMeter and to
reactivate the full function of Radenso Pro again you need to hold the right button and the + button and then
plug the unit into a power source. You need to hold the buttons for approximately 8 seconds. After 8 seconds
the display will show SpeedMeter OFF and radar-, laser- and POI detection is reactivated again.

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Troubleshooting

- Check if power cable is connected

- Turn on ignition

- Power cable is disconnected or switch has not

- Display is set to “Dark” Mode

The detector alerts visually but there are no voice
or audio alerts

- The alert volume is turned down. Increase
volume

The windshield mount does not adhere to the
windshield

The detector could have received a false signal

alert

The unit suddenly alerts with high intensity while

police in sight

- SpeedInfo Traffic sensors are in place along your

the Menu

- The vehicle in front of you is equipped with Blind

band filter in the Menu

- The officer is not operating radar equipment

the radar antenna. See page 8 for reactivation.

- Your vehicle might be equipped with a metal

setting or set to a low speed

- GPS detection has been turned Off in the Menu.

Check if a database update is available for upload

- The location used to have a speed or redlight

road in opposite travel direction

Problem Root cause / Corrective action

- The power cable has not been switched on at the

The detector will not turn on

power plug.
plug is lit.

Make sure the red light at power

Display is not turning on

The detector alerts to a signal but no police radar
trap can be located

driving on the Interstate although there is no

The detector starts alerting with low intensity
following another vehicle

Radenso Pro did not alert to approaching police
vehicle

been turned on

- Clean the suction cups and windshield

from a motion sensor. Lockout the known false
locations by pressing the middle button during the

road. Turn on the Traffic Sensor Rejection filter in

Spot Mirror or Lane Assist feature. Turn on the K

- One or more radar bands have been deactivated.
Check in the Menu if all radar bands used in you
area are turned on

- Y

ou may have activated a speed limit in the menu

and you were traveling below the set speed limit

- You activated SpeedMeter Mode, which disables

r

Radenso Pro never alerts to radar or the alarm
turns on after passing the radar source

The unit did not alert to a Redlight or Speed
camera

The detector alerts to a SpeedCam or Redlight
camera but no camera can be found

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coated windshield that prevents the reception of
radio waves. Check with your local dealer

- The speed limit setting in the Menu has been set
above normal travel speed. Turn off speed limit

Turn GPS detection On

- The location is not yet stored in the database.

camera but it was disassembled

- The camera is located on the other side of the

Technical specification

Operating f

GPS: SiRF STAR IV
Ka narrow: 33.80, 34.7GHz, 35,5GHz (±
120MHz)
Ka Wide: 33.4 GHz - 36.0 GHz
K narrow: 24.125GHz (± 70MHz)
K wide: 24.125GHz (± 150MHz)
X band: 10.525GHz (± 50MHz)
Laser: 904nm

requency:

Technical parameters:

Operating temperature: --30° - +180 ° F
Operating voltage: 11-16 V
Energy consumption: 250 mA normal, 330 mA max.
(12V)
Dimensions: 2.44 x 3.62 * 1.33 inch

62 x 92 x 34 mm

FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules: Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

FCC NOTE: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID

THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT

Database & Firmware Updates:

Radenso Pro is web ready and equipped with a Mini USB data port. It is recommended to check for GPS
Database updates every three months. To download updates of the GPS database or to update the firmware
follow the instructions at http://radenso.com/free-radar-detector-updates

Your Dealer:

Manual REV: 2015-07-23

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Two (2) year limited warranty

RADENSO warrants, for two years, to the original retail owner, this RADENSO Product to be free from defects in
materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user is valid for 24 months after the date of original retail
sale.

SCOPE OF WARRANTY:

From the date of original consumer purchase and for the respective periods specified above, RADENSO agrees to
repair or replace, at its sole expense, all RADENSO brand products purchased directly from RADENSO or from an
Authorized RADENSO Dealer, which are defective in material and/or workmanship during ordinary consumer use.
Repairs may be completed using new or refurbished parts that meet or exceed RADENSO specifications for new
parts. RADENSO, at its sole discretion, may replace a product, with a refurbished or reconditioned unit having
comparable features and a limited consumer warranty.

EXCLUSIONS:

IF YOU PURCHASE AN RADENSO PRODUCT FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED DEALER, YOUR RADENSO WARRANTY
WILL NOT BE VALID.

This Warranty does not apply with respect to the following:

1. Defects or damage caused by accident, fire/smoke, flood/water damage, power surge (or related
electrical abnormalities), lightning or other acts of nature.

2. Defects or damage caused by abuse, misuse, negligence, accident, unauthorized product modification or
service, or failure to observe the instructions contained in the manual furnished at the time of original
purchase.

3. Deterioration/failure due to corrosive atmosphere, including but not limited to; smoke, high humidity or
extreme temperature.

4. Damage caused during shipment or handling.

5. Products purchased from anyone other than Radenso or an Independent Radenso Authorized Dealer. If
you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Radenso's Customer Service

6. Products that have had their serial numbers altered or removed.

7. Products purchased in "AS IS" condition or noted as "DEMO", "DISPLAY", "OPEN BOX", or "CLEARANCE".

8. Products that have been altered or repaired by anyone other than Radenso or an Radenso authorized
service station in a manner that has affected their performance, stability or reliability.

9. Accessories attached to or to be used with Radenso products, such as antennas, mounts, cables, etc.

10. Any product attached to or used with the RADENSO Product.

11. Packing materials and cosmetic items.

12. Installation and removal of Radenso products from the vehicle.

13. Maintenance, cleaning or periodic check-ups.

OBTAINING OF WARRANTY SERVICE

If, after following the instructions in this Operating Guide, you are certain that the Product is defective, pack
the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging) and include evidence of original purchase and a
note describing the defect. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, or delivered,
to warrantor at:

RADENSO RADAR, 744 STABLEWATCH DR, INDEPENDENCE, KY 41051

[phone], 9 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday

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