Staub Electronics RL100 K40 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Mounting and Powering the RL100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Mounting Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Power Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Receiving Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Radar Alert Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Laser Alert Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Non-Police Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Special Features/Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

Filter Operation (Sensitivity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

TM

Quiet Ride

Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Mark Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Mute Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

Speed Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Menu / Customizable Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Mounting and Powering the RL100

Mounting Instructions

To help ensure that your RL100 functions properly and
offers maximum protection, please follow these mounting
instructions:

1. Clean the area of the windshield where the unit will
be mounted.*

2. Attach the supplied Windshield Mounting Bracket to
your car’s windshield by firmly pressing the suction cups
in the bracket to the windshield.

a. Mount the bracket as low as possible near

the center of the windshield.

b. Do not mount the unit behind wipers or any

metal obstructions.

3. Slide the RL100 unit itself on to the bracket to complete
the mounting.

4. Level the radar detector, if necessary, by carefully
bending the Windshield Mounting Bracket.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Some windshields include a metallic coating that can

significantly affect reception of radar signals. Consult with your dealer or
check your vehicle’s owner‘s manual to determine if your windshield has
such a coating.

Power Connection

1. Plug the small end of the supplied Power Cord into the
Power Input Jack on the side of the radar detector.

2. Plug the large end of the Power Cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter socket or other 12V outlet.

3. Switch on the RL100 by turning the Power On/Volume
Control Wheel located on left side of the unit.

No power? See Troubleshooting Guide on page 16.

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Quick Start

(using factory default settings)

Once your K40 RL100 has been mounted and had the power
connected, you may begin using immediately by following
these steps:

1. Switch on the RL100 – Turn the Power On/Volume
Control Wheel on the side of the unit.

2. Wait for Test Scan to complete – The radar detector
will announce(voice) and display(screen)

K40 SCAN then

go through a “wake up sequence” lasting approximately
5 seconds

.

a. You will hear and see all bands tested. Adjust the

volume during this test.

b. Upon completion of the sequence scan, the screen

will display HIGHWAY .

c. After finding available satellites, the unit will announce

“GPS Connected” then display

GPS .

3. You’re ready to drive! – The RL100 will now display
filter setting, your speed and direction of travel. For
example, if you are driving West at 57 mph and the filter
is on Highway setting, the display will show

H W 57

Filter

HIGHWAY

Travel

Direction

WEST

Speed

57mph

Please read the entire Owner’s Manual to fully understand

all of the RL100’s operations and functions.

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Receiving Alerts

The K40 RL100 provides a combination of audio and visual
alerts to warn you when radar and laser signals are detected.

Radar Alert Sequence

The RL100 detects every kind of FCC approved police radar.
When a signal is identified:

• A voice alerts which band was detected. (This assumes the

factory default “Voice ON” setting has not been changed.)

• A series of beeps indicates the strength of the signal. Each

band has its own distinctive beep. (Volume reduces
automatically after 5 seconds.)

• The display will provide you band and strength information.

Radar source strength: low medium strong
Display reading: 123 456 789
Audio alert beeps: slowly rapidly

Radar Alert Examples:

You are driving 45 mph and a low K-Band is detected.
Visual Alert:

K 2 45

Audio Alert: Voice announces “K-Band” followed

by slow beeps.

As you approach the source, you slow to 40 mph and
the signal becomes stronger:

Visual Alert:

K 8 40

Audio Alert: Beeping is faster due to stronger signal.

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