Rocky Mountain The Judge 2.0 Owner's Manual

The Judge 2.0

Radar and Laser Detector
Radar and Laser Scrambler

Owner’s Manual
Rocky Mountain Rada r

Specifications:

Radar & Laser Detector:

Frequencies: 10.525 GHz

24.125 GHz
33-36 GHz
904 Nano-meter

Sensitivity: X - 110 Dbm

K -124 Dbm
Ka wide - 124 Dbm
Laser < 200 nano-watt

Alarm: Separate for each Band
Variable alarm for Range

Controls: Menu, Volume, On/Off, Voice,

Language, Tone, Dim, Mute,

City/Highway, Test, Scra mble r,

Factory Reset

Spectre: 100% Undetectable [Spectre I, II
VG-2: III; VG-2, 3]

Size: 1.4” x 3.7” x 4.6”

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INTRODUCTION

Dear Owner,

Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s most
sophisticated radar and laser detector and scrambler. The
Judge 2.0 is a completely integrated radar and laser
detector which responds not only to all the radar guns in
use today, but to the other latest development in speed
monitoring devices-laser gu ns .

The Judge 2.0 is the result of Rocky Mountain Radar’s
commitment t o provide you, our val ued customer, with
the most innovative technologically advanced radar and
laser detectors on the market. The Judge 2.0 was created
for drivers who will not settle for anything le ss than the
best.

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Features:

5 Mile Detection Range:

Full 360° Radar and Laser Detec tion Full, 5 mile
detection of all bands and frequencies used by police,
including X, K, Ka, super wide bands and all laser. This
radar detector uses micro-scan. It enables our detectors to
scan 2-4 times faster than any other detect or, which gives
you a 100% probability of detecting POP Radar. This
technolog y is uni q ue to R oc ky Mo unt ain R adar detectors.

Early Warning Discriminator: (EWD)

The EWD filter prevents false alarms emitted by safety
sensors in newer vehicle s and over the road drive rs.

Traffic Sensor Rejection: (TSR)

The TSR prevents false alerts transmitted by sensors that
monitor the traffic flow on roadways around major cities.

Super Clear OLED Display:

The screen is clearly visible in all lighting conditions, so
you don’t lose focus in any wa y from the road.

Undetectable to Police: (detector detectors)

The Judge 2.0 radar detector and laser detector
incorporates a Monolithic Micr owave Integrated Circuit
(MMIC), which reduces internal signals from leaking out
of the antenna by up to 1/1,000,000 (one millionth) of
previous levels which makes the unit totally undetectable
to police.

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Radar/Laser Scrambling:

Police radar/LIDAR guns needs to get multiple readings
sequentially in order to display a valid sp e e d to the
officer. When The Judge 2.0 detects a speed detection
device, it floods the signal with additional signals
making it impossible for the speed detection device to
get an accurate reading.

WARRANTY:

This unit (T he Jud ge 2 .0) co mes wit h a 3-yea r (3 6 month)
warranty. Must Have Proof of Purchase

Speeding ticket rebate:

This unit comes with a 1 year of the Speeding Ticket
Protection Program. If you get a sp e e ding ticket while
using our product, we’ll pay your ticket.

This product has been designed and certified to
comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Rocky
Mountain Radar may void your authority to use this
product.

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.

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Installation

Best place to mount the unit:
You will get the best performance from your detector if
you mount it approximately in the center of the
windshield, as close as possible to the rear view mirror
without obstructing the unit’s view of the road either to
the front or rear. Make sure unit is level with the road.
Dash mount is not recommended. The unit’s Laser lens
must not be blocked and the Laser Lens should have a
clear view out of the back window to allow 360° Laser
detection.

Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not
through other materials and objects such as:

• Windshield wipers

• Sun shades

• Metallic tinting on the windshield

• Heated windshields

(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM.)

Mounting the Unit:

1.) Place the suction cups on the windshield bracket.

2.) Place the windshield bracket into The Judge 2.0.
Align the edge of the br acket with the sl ot opening on the
front of the case. Gently slide the bracket into the case
while pressing the bracket release button until it locks
into place. To release bracket, press the bracket release
button as you slide out the bracket.

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To prevent damage to the unit you must press the
release button to release windshield mount before
pulling it out.

3.) Clean the wi ndshield before you mount the unit for
better results. Place the windshield bracket in the upper
center portion of the windshield. The ideal position will
be right below the rear view mirror. Make sure the unit
has an unobstructed view of the road. Then Press firmly
to seat suction cups.

4.) Carefully b end the windshield br acket mount to a
level position.

5.) Insert the small end of the power cord gently into the
power jack on the right side of the unit and the large end
into the cigarette lighter receptacle.

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Remote-mounting is not recommended

Dash Mounting is not recommended

Hardwire: Remove cigarette lighter plug. Connect the

red wire to +12 Volts, and connect the white wire to
ground.

Settings:
When changing the Setti ngs on your detector, please
keep in mind:

• Buttons have multiple functio ns.

• All current settings will be stored in memory.

Controls: There are 4 buttons on top of The Judge 2.0,
Menu, Dim, Mute and City.

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Menu: Press and hold the Menu button down for an
extended period of time (approximately 3 to 5 seconds)
to go into Menu Mode. Display will show “Menu” with
one beep. When Menu Mode is displayed, press and
release the Menu button in step increments to scroll up or
the Dim button to scr oll down on menu items, once the
desired menu item is reached press t he Mute or City
button to change the setting.

Note: If no button is pressed for approximately 10
seconds The Judge 2.0 will automatically “Exit” the
Menu mode.

The Menu items are:

1.) Voice On/Off

2.) Language Mode English/ Spanish

3.) Alarm Tone High/Low

4.) X Band On/Off

5.) K Band On/Off

6.) Ka Band On/Off

7.) Laser On/Off

8.) K Wide/Narrow

9.) Ka Wide/Narrow

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10.) K Filter (EWD) On/Off

Warning: It is your responsibility to be familiar

local laws and regulations of this product.

11.) TSRF (TSF) On/Off

12.) Voltage Meter On/Off

13.) Scrambler On/Off

14.) Self-Test On/off

15.) Factory Reset

16.) Exit

with all laws applicable to the possession and use of
Radar Detectors in your locality. The manufacturer
and retailer assume no liability or responsibility for

use or application of this product in Violation of

any applicable law. Please check your state and

Rocky Mountain Ra dar does not condone the use of
excessive speed on the highways, nor does it endorse
breaking the speed li mit la ws of the United States of
America. Please drive safely when using this or any
other electronic device in your car.

Dim: To adjust brightnes s press the Dim button fo r a

split second (momentary contact) to select between
Bright, Di m, Dimmer, Dark. To brighten the alarm light,
press the Dim button again until you re ach desired
setting. In Dark mode there will be a small dot moving
from left to right on the display, letting you know that
the unit is still powered on. If using Dark Mode the unit
will alert with audio of the presence of radar or laser, but
not visually.

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Note: If the unit is in Dark mode the Mute mode
cannot be engaged.

Mute: Pre ss the Mute button for a split second

(momentary contact) to select “Mute On”, “Auto Mute”,
or “Mute Off”. Mute On mode disables voice and
beeping sounds for quiet operation. “Auto Mute” mode
will alar m 4 times then go into Mute mode, the display
will keep alerting with no sound unless a new signal is
received.

City: Engage the city function to reduce false alarms in
high RF nois e areas. Cit y function reduces the X band
sensitivity by 50%. Highway mode has all bands at
100% sensitivity.

Reminder: If you forget the settings you last used on the
unit use the “Factory Reset?” found on the Menu. Unit
will reset to factory default.

Factory Default Mode Settings: Bright, Mute off,
Highway, Voice on, English Voice, High tone, K filter
on, Scrambler on, Self-Test on, Voltage meter on, TSRF
on, X Band on, K Band on, Ka B and on, Laser o n, K
Wide, Ka Wide.

Self-Test Mode: Begins right after the start message
“Rocky Mountain Radar” detection alarms with signal
strength will be displayed along with the user preferred
activated settings-scrambler test, voice, language and

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alarm tone. Self-test mode can be de-activated through
the Menu selection.

Reminder! The Judge 2 .0 will memorize the settings
of the features above when the unit is powered off. Be
sure to re-adjust the settings to your normal
preferences!

Caution!
Note: To prevent possible heat damage or theft, do not

leave the unit in direct sunlight or plain sight when not in
use.

Alarms: A separate alert tone will sound for each band
of radar encountered with frequency band displayed X,
K, Ka or Laser. For X, K and Ka band the signal strength
indicators are displayed with arrows and numerically.
Tone frequency will increase as signal strength becomes
stronger.

Signal Strength: Signal Strength will be first indicated
by the display of arrows followed by a number 1-5.
When all 5 arrows and the number 5 are displayed the
signal is at the strongest level.

VG-2, VG-3 and Spectre: T he Judge 2.0 is 100%
Undetectable. On The Judge 2.0 the new MMIC

prevents detection of the radar detector completely.
Auto Memory: The Judge 2. 0 has an automatic

memory. An y s etting enabled when the unit is turned off

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will still b e enabled when the unit is turned back o n. If

The Judge 2.0 gives you the option to

device used by police in your area.

you have set the unit on Mute or have Dimmed the
display be sure to readjust the settings to your normal
preference.

de-activate X, K, Ka and Laser.
Caution must be used whe n
deactivating the radar bands, if you do
not know the type of spe e d monitoring

The Judge 2.0 features K Narrow and K wide mode. K
Wide operates at full detection str e ngth. K Narrow is a
very useful feature, where the frequency range swept in
the K-band region is reduced and more centered around a
tuned polic e radar gun.

The Judge 2.0 features Ka Narrow and Ka wide mode.
Ka Wide operates at full detection strength. Ka Narrow
focuses the detector on the police radars frequencies used
in the USA, 33.8 Ghz, 34.7 Ghz, and 35.5 Ghz .

The Judge 2.0 has a built in Voltage Meter that checks
and displays vehicle battery voltage when the mode is
activated.

Tamper Fee: Tampering with, disassembly, or
modification of this product voids the warranty and a fee
of $150.00 will be charged to repair it.

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Radar Scrambler Specifications:

Frequencies: 8.0-38.2 GHz

Antenna: Dual Ridge cast waveguid e

Mixer: Custom MM wave Schottky

Doppler: Pseudo Random Digital Noise
Generator

Lidar Scrambler:

Full Laser coverage using asynchronous pulse p osition
modulation to confuse the lidar c omputer.

How does it work?

The Rocky Mountain Radar scramblers are full-featured
radar and laser scramblers combining active laser and
passive radar scrambling capabilities.

The radar scrambling circuit mixes Pseudo Random
Digital Noise Generator (PRDNS) with the incoming
police radar signal and reflects it back to the radar gun.
The computer in the radar gun must receive eight
identical, consecutive readings before it will display your
speed. All the different speeds contained in the White

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Noise confuse the computer in the radar gun so it does
not display any speed. This effect duplicates the normal
operation that the officer often observes.

Since it is normal to occasionally lose the target speed,
the officer is not suspicious. Reasonable care should be
used as flagrant violators could still be caught with an
estimated speed.

The laser scrambling circuit transmits a series of pulses
at the same wavelength used by the police laser guns
(Lidar), which are electronically timed at about 100 feet
apart. When the pulses pass through the windshie ld they
will lose up to 50% of their power. The power output is 6
to 10 times that needed to trigger the detector in the laser
gun. Lidar sends out laser pulses and measures how long
it takes to hit your car and come back. From the speed of
light, it can determine your range. It sends out several
more pulses and calculates your speed from the change
in distance over time. The Rocky Mountain Radar
scramblers only allow the Lidar to see up to 100 feet so it
is unable to calculate your speed.

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Scrambler Activation:

ttings on the display.

All Scramblers are factory set to the off Posi tion:

Scrambler: To turn the scrambler on/off:

Note: If no button is pressed for approximately 10
seconds The Judge 2.0 will automatically “Exit” the
Menu mode.

1. Press and hold the Menu button approximately 3-5
seconds or until “MENU” is displayed.

2. Press the Menu button in increments until “Scrambler”
is displayed

3. Press the Mute or City button to turn scrambler on/off.

If the scrambler is on, “Scrambler Test” will be
displayed in the startup sequence. When the unit’s
scrambler setting is set to of f, t he n “Scrambler off” will
be displayed in the startup sequence. During the startup
sequence the current menu settings are displayed. If
“Self-Test mode” setting is de-activated the unit will
only show cur rent se

To activate or de-activate scrambler quickly press
and hold the City button for an extended period of
time (3 to 5 seconds)

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Limited Warranty

The manufacturer warrants The Judge 2.0 against all
defects in materials and workmanship for the period of
36 months from the date of the original purchase, subject
to the following terms and cond itions: The sole
responsibi lity of the manufacturer under the Warranty
period is limited to either repair or, at the option of the
manufacturer, replacement of The Judge 2. 0. There are
no expressed or implied warranties, including those of
fitness for a particular purpose of merchantability, which
extend beyond the face hereof. Some states do not allow
limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above Limitations may not apply to yo u.

Returns should be sent with an explanation of the
problem including your physical address (no PO Boxes),
proof of purchase, and telephone number. If the
information is not included there will be a delay in the
repair or replacement of your unit. If the unit is out of
warranty, t here is a $62.0 0 Service fee.

Send to:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN RADAR
6469 Doniphan Drive
El Paso TX 79932
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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Accessories:

The following accessories and parts are available:

Windshield s mo unt

Suction Cups (set of 3)

2 amp fuses (two each)

Power Cord

Replacement Owner’s Manual

Carrying Case

(Free manual online download from our website)

A $10.00 shipping and handling fee will be added to the
total of each order.

PayPal, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX and
Discover Accepted

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IS IT LEGAL?

The Rocky Mountain Radar scramblers conform to all
FCC rules and regulations. Part 15 of the FCC code
regulates consumer products that may leak or transmit
radio frequency energy into the atmosphere. Since the
scramblers are not transmitters, these sections do not
apply.

The radar scrambler is a reflective receiver and has no
emissions. It does not transmit, but uses the police
radar gun’s own signal as a carrier of its information.
The laser scrambler transmits a series of light pulses.
There are no laws regarding the transmission of invisible
light.

Rocky Mountain Radar does not condone the use of
excessive speed on the highways, nor does it endorse
breaking the speed li mit la ws of the United States of
America. Please drive safely when using this or any
other electronic product in your car.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I test it with roadside trailer radars?

The trailers you see on the side of the road that show
your speed are not legal to write tickets. They do not
contain the sophisticated sampling computers that are in
police radar guns. Since our unit s confuse the computers
and there is none, they will not work reliably against the
trailers.

Can the police detect it?

The radar and laser scramblers do not have RF emissions
and cannot be detected. On The Judge 2.0 the ne w

MMIC prevents detectio n of the radar detector
completely.

What states are they NOT legal in?

The Rocky Mountain Radar scramblers are not legal in
Texas, Colorado, Utah, California, Nebraska, Oklahoma,
Minnesota, Illinois, Tennessee, South Carolina
(unless the switchable scrambler feature is set to off)
and Virginia. The Rocky Mountain Radar detectors are
not legal in commercial vehicles in most states. Use
caution in these states.

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What is Punch-Through?

The signal reflected by the car gets stronger the closer
the target is to the radar gun. The Rocky Mountain Radar
scrambler uses the radar signal as a carrier and reflects it
through a high-gain antenna. It will work only as long as
the scrambl ing signal is greater than the signal from the
target. Punch-through is when these signals are equal or
within 50-200 feet.

What is the effective range?

The radar scrambler works at four to six times the range
of the radar gun. The laser scrambler is effective at more
than two times the Lidar range.

How do I know the scrambler is working?

When you turn the unit on and it goes through the self­test (at start up the unit does a self-test as long as the
Self-Test mode is on), to confirm all the circuits in the
scrambler are working correctly. You will see
“Scrambler On” if the scrambler is activated.

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Why won’t my unit turn on?

Check the following:

1) The on/off thumbwheel on the side of the unit

2) The fuse in the power cord. (To check the fuse in

the power cord, unscrew the silver tip end that pl ugs
into the cigarette lighter. If the fuse is blown,
replace with a 2 amp fast burning fuse).

3) The fuse for your cigarette lighter.

4) If it is none of these, return the unit to the

manufacturer for repair/replace at our discretion.

Where is the best place t o mount my unit?

The manufacturer recommends in the upper center of the
windshield (right below the rear-view mirror) for the
maximum coverage. There can be no metallic
interference with the unit.

What does the Voltage Meter do?

The Voltage Meter Checks and displays your vehicles
battery voltage when the mode is activated.

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What is the (EWD) K Filter?

The EWD is a K filter that The Judge 2.0 has to help
prevent false alarms caused by some sa fety features in
newer vehicles, for example Blind-spot/side-assist/anti­collision warning and other safety technology that
operate in K Band.

I only see a small dot on my display, what happened?

The unit is in Dark Mode . In Dark Mode the unit only
shows a small dot moving from left to right. Press the
Dim Button (momentary contact) to adjust to your
desired setting.

What is the purpose of hav i ng selectable Radar
bands?

The unit features a new way for you to control what
bands you want in your radar detector. The end user can
choose what radar bands to activate or de-activate to
their preference, giving you more options of operation,

What is the Traffic Safety Rejection Filter for?

The TSRF eliminates alerts from roadway traffic sensors
that are used to monitor the flow of traffic on major road
ways in various larger cities.

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What is the difference between K/Ka Narrow/ Wide?

When on Wide mode the unit will pick up a ll signals
around; some may be false signals from buildings or
other vehicles. Since these signals are valid signals the
detector will display them as dete c tion. On Narrow mode
the unit will shorten slightly the di stance and reduce the
false alarms.

For a complete list of FAQ’s please vi sit our website

www.rockymountainradar.com

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CONGRATULATIONS!

TO QUALIFY FOR TICKET

OF A THE JUDGE 2.0

NO TICKET WILL BE

PROOF OF PURCHASE

Congratulations on your purchase of a Rocky

Mountain Radar product.

Please read the following information carefully.

REBATE PROGRAM, YOU
MUST HAVE PROOF OF
PURCHASE AND BE A USER

PROCESSED WITH OUT THE

The one year ticket rebate program covers tickets
that are within the guidelines. It does not cover
insurance costs or other incidental costs.

Rocky Mountain Radar administers the program.
Rocky Mountain Radar shall not be liable for direct,
indirect, incidental or consequential damages from
participation in this program.

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Rocky Mountain Radar does not endorse excessive
speeds over the posted limit. Please drive carefully.
To ensure prompt processing of claims, be sure to
enclose all required documents. All claims are

verified through the court systems and may take
up to eight weeks to process.

If you have any questions about the program or
your claim, please write to:

Rocky Mountain Radar
6469 Doniphan Drive
El Paso, Texas 79932
[phone]

www.rockymountainradar.com

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CONDITIONS OF

TICKET REBATE PROGRAM

To qualify for the ticket rebate program:

1. Must have proof of purchase.

2. Verified owner of a radar and laser scrambler

product does not exceed 15 miles per hour OR
30% over the posted speed limit, whichever is
less.

3. The ticket must be issued by “RADAR” or

“LASER” and “SPEEDING”.

4. Rebate only valid in the USA.

5. Verified owner must be the driver when ticket

is issued to qualify for this program for one full
year from the date of purchase.

6. Only the person who is the verified owner of

the scrambler product is eligible for the rebate.

7. Does NOT APPLY where DWI or DUI is

involved or in school or construction zones.

8. This rebate is not available in California or

Tennessee or outside the USA.

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LIMITS

The one year laser ticket rebate program covers
speeding tickets that do not exceed 15 MPH or 30%
over the posted limit whichever is less. Please use
the chart to determine whether you have a claim.

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HOW TO FILE A CLAIM

To file a claim send in the following information in
to the address below.

1. Proof of purchase verifying owner of RMR

scrambler. If it does not have the address and
telephone number please include with proof of
purchase.

2. Legible copy of ticket (both sides).

3. Legible copy of court receipt as proof of

payment.

4. Court address.

To: Rocky Mountain Radar

6469 Doniphan Drive
El Paso, Texas 79932

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Rocky Mountain Radar

6469 Doniphan Drive

El Paso, Texas 79932

[phone] Phone

[phone] Fax

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