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R7
LONG RANGE Radar/Laser Detector
User’s Manual
© 2019 Uniden America Corporation
Irving, Texas
Issue 1, March 2019
Printed in Korea
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CUSTOMER CARE
At Uniden®, we care about you!
If you need assistance, please do NOT return this product to your place of purchase
Save your receipt/proof of purchase for warranty.
Quickly find answers to your questions by:
• Reading this User’s Manual.
• Visiting our customer support website at www.uniden.com.
Images in this manual may differ slightly from your actual product.
DISCLAIMER: Radar detectors are illegal in some states. Some states prohibit
mounting any object on your windshield. Check applicable law in your state and
any state in which you use the product to verify that using and mounting a radar
detector is legal. Uniden radar detectors are not manufactured and/or sold with the
intent to be used for illegal purposes. Drive safely and exercise caution while using
this product. Do not change settings of the product while driving. Uniden expects
consumer’s use of these products to be in compliance with all local, state, and
federal law. Uniden expressly disclaims any liability arising out of or related to your
use of this product.
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CUSTOMER CARE .......................................................................................................... 2
CONTENTS
R7 OVERVIEW .............................................................................................5
FEATURES ........................................................................................................................ 5
WHAT’S IN THE BOX ...................................................................................6
PARTS OF THE R7 ........................................................................................7
NON-KEY ELEMENTS .................................................................................................. 9
POWER CORD ................................................................................................................. 9
OLED DISPLAY .............................................................................................................11
INSTALL AND TURN ON R7 ..................................................................... 12
INSTALL/POWER ON ..................................................................................................12
Windshield ............................................................................................................12
Dashboard .............................................................................................................13
MENU SYSTEM ......................................................................................... 13
BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................................................ 21
FEATURE DETAILS ................................................................................... 22
AUTO DIM ......................................................................................................................22
Set DIM to Auto from the R7/Power Cord .................................................. 22
Congure Auto Dim from MENU ..................................................................22
ALLOCATING MEMORY ............................................................................................23
USER MARKS (LASER AND RADAR SITES) .........................................................24
RED LIGHT CAMERA POINT DELETE ...................................................................24
HIGHWAY VS CITY MODE ........................................................................................25
POP MODE ....................................................................................................................26
ALERT DISPLAY OPTIONS ........................................................................................26
MODE DISPLAY ............................................................................................................26
SCAN DISPLAY .............................................................................................................26
TIME DISPLAY ...............................................................................................................27
ALARM PRIORITIES.....................................................................................................27
THREATS .........................................................................................................................28
MUTE MEMORY ...........................................................................................................28
AUTO MUTE/AUTO MUTE VOLUME.....................................................................29
USER SPEED LIMIT ......................................................................................................29
QUIET RIDE ....................................................................................................................29
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RED LIGHT CAMERA QUIET RIDE .........................................................................30
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 30
MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT ........................................................................... 30
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE/DATABASE .............................................................30
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 30
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 31
FCC/IC COMPLIANCE .............................................................................. 32
FCC COMPLIANCE ......................................................................................................32
IC COMPLIANCE ..........................................................................................................33
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................... 33
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UNIDEN
LONG RANGE RADAR/LASER DETECTOR
USER’S MANUAL
R7
R7 OVERVIEW
Uniden’s R7 is a top of the line Radar Detector with a built-in GPS feature. With
the R7, you can mark geographical points where you commonly encounter radar
transmissions. These can be school zones, red-light cameras, and places where police
frequently monitor traffic. You can mark these points so the detector will announce
“User mark ahead” when you approach them. Among other announcements, the
Voice Notification feature lets you know when you are approaching a radar and what
type of radar it is (red light, speed, etc).
Voice notifications repeat after 30 seconds.
FEATURES
• Super Long Range Laser Radar Detection
• MRCD/MRCT [Alert priority: MRCD, GPS alarms, Laser, Radar (Ka, K, X) with
customizable tones]
• Dual Antennas display Laser direction
• Voice Notifications
• Radar band frequency displays
• GPS for Red Light and Speed camera locations
• Up to 2,000 GPS lockouts
• Easy to read OLED display
• User Mark set with voice notification
• Advanced K and Ka band filters
• Spectre I and IV undetectable
• Displays Signal Strength and Vehicle Battery Voltage
• Max. Speed Warning System
• Red light camera point delete
• X, K, MRCD, Ka, and Laser band selectable alert tones
• Bogey tone (Alert tones 1 - 5)
• X, K, and Ka band user-defined sensitivity levels
• Auto mute volume levels (Off, On: 0 - 7)
• Ka Frequency Voice Alert
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• Auto Dim
• Overspeed Alert Mute
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
R7 Radar
Detector
Neoprene
Sleeve
12V DC Power
Cord with RJ11
Connector
Carrying Case
Not Shown:
Hook and Loop Tape
Owner’s Manuals (English, French, and Spanish)
Windshield
Mounting Bracket
(1 Suction Cup)
USB Cable
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Windshield
Mounting
Bracket
(2 Suction Cups)
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PARTS OF THE R7
Eagle
Eye
Power
Jack
USB
Latch
Slot
Latch
Release
MARK
Audio
MUTE
Jack
POWER
VOL +
VOL −
MENU
KEY PRESS TO... PRESS AND HOLD TO ...
POWER
+
–
Turn R7 on and off. NA
Turn volume up (7 levels: 0 - 6; Default = 4).
In Menus, go to next item.
Quickly turn volume up or
down.
Turn volume down (7 levels: 0 - 6; Default
= 4).
In Menus, go to previous item.
MENU
Access the Menu system.
In Menus, press to cycle through options
for the current menu item.
When in Menu mode, exit
the Menu system.
When NOT in Menu mode,
changes modes between
Highway, City, and
Advanced.
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KEY PRESS TO... PRESS AND HOLD TO ...
MUTE/
DIM
MUTE
MUTE on - Press
an alarm. Returns to normal operation
10 seconds after the alert ends or if a
different band is detected during Mute
mode. Mute On displays for a few
seconds.
MUTE off - Press
audible alarms before the 10 second
automatic mute time-out.
MUTE MEMORY
Save a Mute Location (Mute Memory) -
press
MUTE/DIM
displays to save that GPS location and
frequency to memory. Mute Memory
displays on the screen.
R7 stores 2000 points divided between
Delete Mute Memory - Press
DIM
while Mute Memory displays; the R7
displays a delete confirmation message.
Press
MUTE/DIM
MUTE RED LIGHT CAMERA VOICE ALERT
Mute the voice alert for a red light camera
alarm. Press
alarm for a red light camera sounds. The
voice alarm mutes.
MUTE ALERTS FOR POI OVERSPEED ALERT
AND USER LIMIT SPEED
When R7 alerts you to an overspeed or
speed limit situation (an alarm sounds and
the alert displays), you can press
DIM
to silence that alarm.
If Overspeed Alert and Radar Alert
alarms are detected at the same
time, R7 alternates between these
MUTE/DIM
MUTE/DIM
again while Mute On
Mute Memory and User Mark
locations.
again to confirm.
MUTE/DIM
two alarms.
to mute
to restore
MUTE/
while the voice
MUTE/
DIM - Changes the display
brightness:
Auto (Default). Set
brightness levels for the
OLED display (see page
20).
Bright
Dim
Dimmer
Dark (Dark is off unless
there is alert.)
Off (Off regardless of
whether or not there is
an alert.)
DURING RED LIGHT
CAMERA ALERT
Press and hold
DIM
to delete the red light
camera point.
RED LIGHT CAMERA POINT
DELETE
When R7 alerts you to a
red light camera (the alert
displays), you can press
and hold
delete that camera point.
After confirming this
eletion, R7 will not give an
alert for that camera.
MUTE/
MUTE/DIM
to
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KEY PRESS TO... PRESS AND HOLD TO ...
MARK
User Mark. A User Mark is a manually
tagged geographic location where an
alarm is usually found. The R7 alerts when
close to these User Marks.
Add - Press MARK when you are at the
alarm location.
Delete - Press MARK when you are at an
alarm location that has been marked.
An error message displays/sounds if
memory is full or there is a GPS error.
Delete all User Marks.
NON-KEY ELEMENTS
ELEMENT WHAT IS DOES
Eagle Eye Provides a 360° monitoring radius.
Latch Slot Insert the bracket latch into this slot.
Micro USB Provides PC connection for data updates.
Audio Jack Plug in headset.
Eject Press to release the bracket latch.
Power Jack Plug the 12V Power Cord here.
Signal Strength Displays received signal strength (8 levels).
POWER CORD
MUTE
button
LED
USB port
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ELEMENT WHAT IT DOES...
MUTE
button
(Although
not labeled,
press
and hold
MUTE
access DIM
functions)
LED (Red) • Off: Power is off.
USB Port Use this USB port to charge mobile devices.
• Press the MUTE button to mute an alarm. Returns to normal
operation 10 seconds after the alert ends or if a different band is
detected during Mute mode. Mute On displays on the R7 for a few
seconds.
• Save a Mute location (Mute Memory) - press the MUTE button
to
again while Mute On displays on the R7 to save that GPS location
and frequency to memory. Mute Memory displays on the screen.
R7 stores 2000 points divided between Mute Memory and User
Mark locations.
• Delete Mute Memory - Press the MUTE button while Mute
Memory displays on the R7; the R7 displays a delete confirmation
message. Press the MUTE button again to confirm.
• Red Light Camera Point Alert Mute/Delete - When R7 alerts you
to a red light camera (the alert displays), you can press MUTE
to mute or delete (press and hold) that camera point. After
confirming this deletion, R7 will not give an alert for that camera.
• Mute Overspeed Alarms - When R7 alerts you to an overspeed or
speed limit situation (an alarm sounds and the alert displays), you can
press MUTE to silence that alarm
• Press and hold the MUTE button to change the OLED display
brightness.
DIM function. Press and hold for DIM options to display on the
OLED. Press the button again to scroll through and select one of the
following options:
• Auto (Default; see page 20 to set OLED brightness levels.)
• Bright
• Dim
• Dimmer
• Dark (Dark is off unless there is alert.)
• Off (Off regardless of whether or not there is an alert.)
Dim level cannot be changed during a Red Light Camera alert.
• Steady on: Power is on.
• Flashing: Receiving an alert. The faster it flashes, the stronger the
signal.
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OLED DISPLAY
The OLED display on the front of the unit changes depending on what events are
happening.
If GPS = ON, the OLED’s left display area shows the display selected in the menus
If GPS = Off, the OLED’s left display area shows Volt regardless of user settings.
The following table provides examples of the most common displays.
OLED EXAMPLES MEANING
Scanning for Frequencies
Batt
12.0
v
Advanced
(see page 19).
Information displayed in example:
• Battery voltage
• Highway/City/Advanced
• Scanning bars
Frequency Found
Compass
NE
K
24.120 GHz
Speed Camera Alert
Batt
12.2
v
S p e e d
730 ft
Red Light Camera Alert
Speed
37
mph
730 ft
User Mark Detected
Speed
25
mph
730 ft
Information displayed:
• Band type Type (X, K, KA)
• Frequency number
• Band direction
• Compass direction
• Frequency strength bars
Information displayed:
• Battery voltage
• Distance to speed camera
• Speed camera icon
Information displayed:
• Current speed in mph/km/h
• Distance to red light camera
• Red light camera icon
Information displayed:
• Current speed in mph/km/h
• Distance to user mark
• User mark icon
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OLED EXAMPLES MEANING
Time Display
Batt
12.0
v
AM
Highway
12 : 55
Information displayed:
• Voltage
• Time and AM/PM
• Highway/City/Advanced
Quiet Ride
Speed
20
mph
K
24.051 GHz
Information displayed:
• Current speed in mph/km/h
Q-Ride
• Signal strength indicators (single indicator
shown)
• Status Area (Q-Ride displays)
Dark Mode Set mode to Dark if the unit’s OLED is not
anticipated to change a lot to prevent image
burn-in (Auto Dim setting).
In Dark mode, the OLED is dark with a single
white dot in the lower corner that moves from
bottom left to center to bottom right. The
movement of the dot confirms that the unit is
still powered up.
INSTALL AND TURN ON R7
You can mount the R7 on the windshield (1- and 2-cup suction brackets included) or
on the dashboard (hook and loop tape included).
INSTALL/POWER ON
Windshield
When you mount the R7 on the windshield, mount it in the middle of the windshield
between the driver and passenger. Be sure there are no obstructions and that there
is a clear view through the windshield.
1. Attach the rubber suction cups to the bracket and push the cups firmly onto the
windshield.
2. Slide the unit onto the bracket until it clicks into place.
3. Plug the power cord RJ11 connector into the R7 and plug the cigarette lighter
adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
4. When the vehicle turns on, the R7 automatically turns on and runs through a
self test cycle.
Release the R7 from the bracket by pressing the Eject key on top of the detector.
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Dashboard
The same types of mounting requirements for the windshield apply for mounting the
unit on the dashboard.
1. Attach the unit to the dashboard using the hook and loop fastener tape.
Be careful not to cover any air vent holes with the hook and fastener tape.
2. Plug the power cord RJ11 connector into the R7 and plug the cigarette lighter
adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
3. When the vehicle turns on, the R7 automatically turns on and runs through a
self test cycle.
Pull the unit from the dashboard, separating the hook and loop tape.
MENU SYSTEM
Menus let you set up the system to your own requirements. You can turn different
bands on and off and set specific items such as speed or auto mute.
Press MENU to access the Menu system. The screen displays the selection’s current
status. For example, if you press MENU and the screen displays Voice: ON, you have
the option of turning Voice to OFF.
Use the following keys to navigate the menus:
•
MENU
: Change a menu item setting (press and hold to exit the Menu system).
• + : Go to the next Menu item.
• – : Go to the previous Menu item.
Several menu items only display if GPS is set to ON. These entries are noted in the
MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS
Menu Select Basic or Expert menu
setup. See page ____ for details.
following table.
Basic (Default)
Expert
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS
Selected Mode
displays.
Rear Balance
(If Highway or
City selected for
Mode, or after
Attenuation
if Advanced
selected for
Mode.)
Attenuation
(If Advanced
selected for
Mode)
Changes band sensitivity as
follows:
Highway - Full Sensitivity
City - X and K sensitivity reduced.
Ka band sensitivity same as
Highway.
Advanced - User adjusts X, K, and
Ka band sensitivity from 100% 30% in 10% intervals.
If Advanced is selected, select
Attenuation levels for the X, K,
and Ka bands. See page 26 for
details.
Adjust X, K, and Ka band
sensitivity in the rear camera
based on the bands’ current
sensitivity settings in Highway or
City modes.
Example: If K-Band sensitivity is
set to 50% in Advanced mode
and 50% in Rear Balance mode,
the rear antenna’s K band
sensitivity will be 50% of the K
band front antenna.
Front X Band Attenuation 100 -30% (10% unit
Front K Band Attenuation 100 -30% (10% unit
Front Ka Band Attenuation 100 -30% (10% unit
Rear X Band Attenuation 100 -30% (10% unit
Rear K Band Attenuation 100 -30% (10% unit
Rear Ka Band Attenuation 100 -30% (10% unit
Highway (Default)
City
If Highway or City are
selected, the next
setting is Rear Balance.
Advanced
If Advanced is selected,
the next setting is
Attenuation followed
by Rear Balance.
100% - 30% in 10%
increments
decrease)
decrease)
decrease)
decrease)
decrease)
decrease)
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS
GPS Determines your geographic
Speed Camera
(GPS on)
Redlight Cam
(GPS on)
RLC Q-Ride
(GPS on)
Voice Turns voice alert on or off under
Ka Frequency
Voice
X Band Turn off to have the detector
K Band Turn off to have the detector
Ka Band Turn off to have the detector
Laser Turn off to have the detector
K POP Detects K POP transmissions
location.
If GPS is turned on, other GPS-
related menu items display.
Notifies you if any speed
cameras are nearby.
Notifies you if any red light
cameras are nearby.
Red Light Camera Quiet Ride Mutes red light camera alarms
if you drive over the speed limit
set here.
the following conditions:
• Type of radar/laser alerts
• Band alarms
Announces the detected Ka band
frequency.
ignore X band frequencies.
Turn on for X band sensitivity as
follows:
Highway: Full sensitivity
City: X band sensitivity reduced
ignore K band frequencies.
ignore Ka band frequencies.
ignore lasers.
(very brief transmissions, too
fast for some detectors to hear).
On (Default)
Off
On (Default)
Off
On (Default)
Off
50 - 85 MPH (80 - 140
km/h)
Off (Default)
On (Default)
Off
On
Off (Default)
On
Off (Default)
On (Default)
Off
On (Default)
Off
On (Default)
Off
On
Off (Default)
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS
MRCD Activates MultaRadar CD/
CT low-powered radar gun
detection.
Ka POP Detects Ka POP transmissions
(very brief transmissions, too
fast for some detectors to hear).
K Filter Filters noise from the K band to
prevent false detections.
Ka Filter Filters noise from the Ka band to
prevent false detections.
TSF Traffic Sensor Filter. Prevents
false alarms caused by traffic
monitoring radar systems.
K Block 24.1990 +/- .005 On
K Narrow/Wide K Narrow scans for K radar guns
used in the US only and reduces
false alarms.
On
Off (Default)
On
Off (Default)
On (Default)
Off
On
Off (Default)
On
Off (Default)
Off (Default)
K Narrow
K Wide (Default)
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS
Ka Narrow/
Wide/
Segmentation
Priority Sets whether Ka band signals
Mute Memory
Band
Threat Displays if more than one
Ka Narrow scans for Ka radar
guns used in the US only and
reduces false alarms. Ka Narrow
also provides a fast response to
Ka POP radar guns.
Ka Wide scans Super Wide Ka
band.
Ka Segmentation allows the user
to customize a Ka band sweep
from 9 filtered settings.
have priority over the strongest
radar signals for X, K, or Ka band.
Laser alerts have priority over
radar alerts.
Select bands to be muted. X & K (Default)
radar signals are detected at
the same time. The signal with
the strongest radar signal is
considered the main signal; the
other signals are displayed on
the left side as secondary alerts
(see page 29).
The secondary Band and Arrow
on the All Threat display are the
same colors as set in Menus.
Ka Narrow (Default)
Ka Wide
Segmentation (Default =
On)
Ka 1 : 33.399 – 33.705 On/
Off
Ka 2 : 33.705 – 33.903 On/
Off
Ka 3 : 33.903 – 34.191 On/
Off
Ka 4 : 34.191 – 34.587 On/
Off
Ka 5 : 34.587 – 34.803 On/
Off
Ka 6 : 34.803 – 35.163 On/
Off
Ka 7 : 35.163 – 35.379 On/
Off
Ka 8 : 35.379 – 35.613 On/
Off
Ka 9 : 35.613 – 35.701 On/
Off
Signal Priority
Ka Priority (Default)
X, K, Ka
All Threat On
All Threat Off (Default)
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS
Color Select screen text color. Red (Default)
Arrow Color Set the arrow color for each
Band Color Set the color for each radar band
Display (GPS
on)
Mode Display
(GPS off)
radar band.
• X
• K
• MRCD
• Ka
indicator.
• X Band
• K Band
• MRCD Band
• Ka Band
If Signal is selected, the radar
band color matches the
signal strength level color;
it changes as the signal
strength level changes.
Select what will display on
the OLED, either scanning for
frequencies (see page 27), the
mode (see page 27), or the
time (see page 28).
Select what will display on
the OLED, either scanning for
frequencies (see page 27) or
the mode (see page 27).
White
Violet
Blue
Amber
Green
Pink
Grey
Red (Default)
Blue
Green
Orange
Yellow
White
Violet
Signal (Default; radar band
color matches the signal
strength level color)
Arrow (radar band color
matches arrow color
selection)
Red
Blue
Green
Orange
Yellow
White
Violet
Scan
Mode (Default)
Time (GPS on)
Scan
Mode (Default)
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS
Left Display
(GPS on)
Alert Display Select one of two OLED display
Speed Unit
(GPS on)
X Band Tone Set a tone to indicate X Band. 1 ~ 12 tones (Default = 1)
K Band Tone Set a tone to indicate K Band. 1 ~ 12 tones (Default = 2)
MRCD Tone Set a tone to indicate MRCD. 1 ~ 12 tones (Default = 2)
Ka Band Tone Set a tone to indicate Ka Band. 1 ~ 12 tones (Default = 3)
Bogey Tone Set a tone to indicate the
Laser Tone Set a tone to indicate Laser. 1 ~ 12 tones (Default = 4)
Auto Mute Auto Mute reduces alarm level
Auto Mute
Volume
Lets you select various attributes
to display on the left side of the
OLED.
formats (see page 27).
Select the speed measurement
type.
detector is responding to a
different Ka band signal.
to 1 after 3 seconds and returns
to normal operation (Auto Mute
= OFF) 10 seconds after the alert
ends. If the same alarm sounds
within the 10 second period,
Auto Mute remains at level
1. The unit returns to normal
operation (Auto Mute = OFF) if a
different band is detected during
Auto Mute = ON mode.
Sets a volume level for muted
alarms.
Speed (Default)
Spd + Compass
Compass
Voltage
Altitude (m or ft)
Altitude display depends
on speed unit selection
(see page 28).
Alert Display #1 (Default)
Alert Display #2
mph (Default)
km/h
1 ~ 5 tones (Default = 1)
On (Default)
Off
0 - 7 (Default = 2)
Off
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS
Dark Mode
Brightness
Setting
Auto Dim
Setting
[Displays if Dim
set to Auto (see
page 10)]
Quiet Ride (GPS
on)
Limit Speed
(GPS on)
GMT (GPS on) Sets time zone according to
DST (GPS on) Daylight Saving Time On
BAT Warning Sounds a warning tone if the
Set Alert brightness. Dimmer (Default)
See page 23 for details. Bright Brightness - Select
Mutes radar alarms for K and X
bands when you drive under the
speed limit you set here.
Set an alarm to sound if you go
faster than this selected speed.
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
vehicle battery power drops
below 11V.
Bright
Dim
Bright, Dim, or Dimmer.
Dim level - Select Bright,
Dim, Dimmer, Dark, or Off.
mph = 5 - 90 in 5 mph
intervals
km/h = 10 - 140 in 10 km/h
intervals
Off (Default)
50 - 100 mph (80 - 160
km/h)
Off (Default)
Most common time zone
settings for North America
are:
GMT-05:00 - Eastern
Standard
GMT-06:00 - Central
Standard
GMT-07:00 - Mountain
Standard
GMT-08:00 - Pacific
Standard (Default)
GMT-09:00 - Yukon
Standard
GMT-10:00 - Alaska-Hawaii
Standard
Off (Default)
On
Off (Default)
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MENU ITEM FUNCTION SETTINGS
BAT Saver (GPS
on)
Self Test Runs a self diagnostic test on the
Factory Reset? Resets all settings to the factory
Delete All
Mute? (GPS on)
Delete All
Users? (GPS on)
Memory Quota Allocate a total of 2000 memory
Version Displays the latest firmware
DB Ver (GPS on) Displays the latest database
Exit Closes the Menu system. NA
Turns off power to the R7 if the
speed stays at 0 or if the GPS is
not connected for more than
an hour.
unit to check for faults.
defaults.
There is no confirmation request
for reset.
Delete all saved Mute Memory
points.
There is no confirmation request
to delete all Mute Memory
points.
Delete all user-selected memory
points.
points between Mute Memory
and User Marks.
version.
version.
On
Off (Default)
On (Default)
Off
Press MENU to reset to
factory settings.
Press MENU to delete
all saved Mute Memory
points.
Press MENU to delete.
Mute Memory: 1000/User
Marks: 1000 (Default)
NA
NA
BASIC OPERATIONS
HOW DO I ...? TRY THIS...
Turn on the R7 Be sure the unit is connected to power and then press
POWER. The unit turns on and runs through an initial
self-check if Self Test is turned on. It displays the
different bands and their settings.
The R7 turns on automatically when you start the
vehicle.
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HOW DO I ...? TRY THIS...
Adjust the volume Press + to increase volume. The unit beeps and
Mute alarm audio during
the alert
Change the screen’s
brightness
Turn bands on and off Press MENU then + to cycle through the menu options
Change Highway to City
or set attenuation levels
in Advanced mode and
back
Set a user mark Press
Delete a user mark Press
Delete ALL user marks Press and hold
displays a number increase.
Press
–
to decrease volume. The unit beeps and
displays a number decrease.
Press
MUTE/DIM
(This is especially useful in situations where the alert
may be prolonged, such as at red lights.) You can also
press the
Press and hold
current brightness level. Press
The R7 announces the brightness level (Bright, Dim,
Dimmer, Dark, or Off) as it changes to that level.
until the band you want to turn off displays. Press
MENU again to change that band’s status.
Press MENU. The first menu selection is Highway
(default). Press MENU to cycle through Highway, City,
and Advanced. After you select Highway or City, press
and hold MENU to exit. If you select Advanced, press
+ to select either the K or Ka band to adjust. Press
MENU to adjust sensitivity levels in 10% increments.
Press + again to adjust the other mode.
MARK
location where there is normally some type of radar.
The R7 announces “User mark logged.” The R7 will
announce when you approach user marks.
R7 stores 2000 points divided between Mute Memory
MARK
mark.
R7 stores 2000 points divided between Mute Memory
The R7 does NOT ask for confirmation before deleting
single user marks.
during an audio alarm to mute it.
MUTE
button on the power cord.
MUTE/DIM
to create a user mark when you are at a
and User Mark locations.
again at that location to delete the user
and User Mark locations.
MARK
. The unit displays the
MUTE/DIM
to delete all user marks.
again.
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HOW DO I ...? TRY THIS...
Allocate dynamic
memory points between
Mute Memory and User
Marks
Update the firmware and
database
Press
MENU
menu. Press
change the allocation in 50 point increments. See page
24 for details.
Refer to www.uniden.info/download for details.
and + to scroll to the Memory Quota;
MENU
to select it and press - and + to
FEATURE DETAILS
AUTO DIM
The Auto Dim feature only displays in the menus if you select Auto using the R7
unit’s
MUTE/DIM
The R7 has a light sensor that works with the Auto Dim feature to dim or brighten
the OLED display according to outside light levels. Configure OLED brightness/dim
levels through the Auto Dim setting in the menus.
Set DIM to Auto from the R7/Power Cord
1. Press and hold the MUTE/DIM button on the R7 device or the MUTE button on
the power cord. The current DIM level displays on the OLED.
2. Press the MUTE/DIM button on the R7 device or the MUTE button on the
power cord to change DIM levels until AUTO displays. The R7 device displays
and, if volume is turned on, announces the current feature setting.
Congure Auto Dim from MENU
1. Press MENU. Press + or - to scroll through the menu options until Auto Dim
Setting displays.
2. Press MENU to access Bright level options (Bright level box in the illustration).
Press MENU to scroll between Bright, Dim, and Dimmer.
3. Press + to access Dim level options (Dim level box in the illustration). Press
MENU to scroll between Bright, Dim, Dimmer, Dark, and Off.
4. Press + to access the next menu item
5. The OLED will change to these preset levels according to outside light levels.
button or the power cord’s
MUTE
button.
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Press Menu
Auto Dim Setting
Menu Option
Quiet Ride
Menu Option
Bright
level
Dim
level
Press Menu to
Press Menu to
Select Bright,
Dim, Dimmer
Select Bright,
Dim, Dimmer,
Dark, O
Press
Press
+
+
ALLOCATING MEMORY
The R7 allows 2000 memory points to be shared between Mute Memory points and
User marks. The default allocation is 1000 points each; the most one category can
have is 1750 with the other category having a maximum of 250 at the same time.
Change this allocation through the Memory Quota menu.
The Memory Quota menu lets you allocate memory in 50 point blocks. For example,
if you want to add 50 points to Mute Memory, those 50 points are deducted from
User Marks. This creates a balancing effect between the two.
1. Select Memory Quota from the
main menu. The Memory Quota
screen displays. The bottom line is
the starting allotment; the middle
line is the line that changes as you
increase/decrease allotments. The
number in parentheses indicates
the number used; for example,
the user has used 100 Mute
Memory points out of 250.
Menu
Mute mem User Mark
250 (100) 1750 (200)
250 (100) 1750 (200)
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2. Use the + and - keys to increase
or decrease the category with the
highest allotment by 50 units.
Using the examples to the right,
you start with User Mark at the
maximum, 1750, so pressing +
doesn’t affect the allotments.
Pressing - will subtract 50 from
User Mark and add 50 to Mute
Memory.
3. Press
MENU
to save that change.
Change Quota? displays.
Menu
Mute mem User Mark
300 (100) 1700 (200)
250 (100) 1750 (200)
Press - again for the following result:
Menu
Mute mem User Mark
350 (100) 1650 (200)
250 (100) 1750 (200)
Menu
Change Quota?
4. Press
MENU
again to accept
Menu
changes to the Memory Quota.
A confirmation message displays
Quota Completed
before returning to the status
screen.
USER MARKS (LASER AND RADAR SITES)
With the R7, you can mark geographical points where you commonly encounter
radar transmissions, These can be school zones, red-light cameras, and places where
police frequently monitor traffic.
When you are at the location, press MARK. The R7 announces “User mark logged.”
Now, when you approach these points, the R7 announces “User mark ahead.”
Press and hold MARK at that location to delete that user mark.
The R7 registers up to 2000 user marks. It allocates 1000 marks each for User Marks
and Mute Memory locations.
RED LIGHT CAMERA POINT DELETE
When you are at a red light camera and an alert displays, you can delete that camera
point. Once deleted, the R7 will not alert at that red light camera location again.
To delete the RLC Point, press MUTE/DIM on the unit or MUTE on the power cord
while the alert displays.
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A confirmation message displays. Press MUTE/DIM on the unit again or MUTE again
on the power cord. Delete Completed displays.
HIGHWAY VS CITY MODE
Uniden’s R7 radar detector operates in two different frequency (X, K, and Ka band)
sensitivity modes - Highway and City. Highway mode is the most sensitive, with
maximum detection ranges while on the highway or open road. City is on the lower
end of the detection scale for city driving. City mode reduce sensitivity so that false
signals (such as from automatic door openers) are filtered out.
Under factory default conditions (X band = off on all modes, K and Ka bands = on),
the band sensitivities are:
• Highway: X band off; K and Ka band full sensitivity.
• City: X band off and K band sensitivity reduced; Ka band full sensitivity.
• Advanced: Adjust the sensitivity level for each band.
You can adjust the sensitivility levels of each band.
1. Press MENU. The current mode displays. (Default = Highway)
2. Press + to scroll through the option and select Advanced mode. Press MENU to
adjust sensitivity levels in 10% increments.
Sensitivity Level % Sensitivity Adjustment (Attenuation)
100 Full sensitivity (Default)
90 – 1 dB
80 – 2 dB
70 – 3 dB
60 – 4.5 dB
50 – 6 dB
40 – 8 dB
30 – 10.5dB
3. When complete, press + to move to the next mode to adjust.
4. Press + to return to the MENU.
Turn X band on in the menus with K and Ka bands still on (default); the mode
sensitivities are:
• Highway: X, K, and Ka band full sensitivity.
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• City: X and K band sensitivity reduced; Ka band full sensitivity.
If a band is turned off through the menus, it is off in all modes.
REAR BALANCE
This feature lets you adjust the X, K, and Ka band rear radar sensitivity from 100% to
30% in Highway, City, and Advanced modes. If you set rear balance to 50%, the rear
radar’s sensitivity will be half of what the front radar’s sensitivity is. If the front radar
is set to 100%, rear radar will be 50% (half of 100%).
POP MODE
In POP mode, the R7 can detect short burst from radars that are too fast for many
other detectors to catch. You can turn POP mode on and off in the Menu system.
ALERT DISPLAY OPTIONS
The R7 has 2 different display options for alerts, selectable in the Menus.
Compass
NE
K
24.120 GHz
Alert Display #1 Alert Display #2
If the frequency is muted, the signal strength display is gray.
Speed
- - -
mph
K
24.120GHZ
MODE DISPLAY
The OLED displays the voltage on the left side of the display and the mode on the
right side. Set the mode through the Display Mode menu.
Batt
12.0
v
Highway
SCAN DISPLAY
The OLED uses an 8 segment light to indicate scanning is in progress. The lights move
from left to right and back again from right to left. Select SCAN display through the
Display Mode menu.
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Batt
12.0
Advanced
v
TIME DISPLAY
The OLED displays the time in the center of the OLED if Time Display is selected in
the menu.
Batt
12.0
v
AM
Highway
12 : 55
ALTITUDE DISPLAY
The altitude display changes according to the speed unit selected in the menu. If
mph is selected, the altitude displays in feet (ft). If KMph is selected, the altitude
displays in meters (m).
Alt
383
ft
Speed Unit - mph
Alt
117
m
Speed Unit - KMph
ALARM PRIORITIES
• MRCD Alarm
Speed
20
mph
MRCD
24.120 GHz
• GPS Connected / GPS Error / Speed Camera / Red Light Camera / User Mark
Alarm/POI Limit Speed Alarm.
• Laser signal
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Alt
K
383
ft
• Radar (Ka, K, X band signal)
Speed
45
mph
Laser
*
KA
33.800 GHz
THREATS
The R7 detects up to 4 radar band signals (threats) at a single time. The strongest
rader signal is designated as the Priority signal, and its frequency displays on the
OLED. The other signals (threats) are indicated in the left side of the display. In the
following example, 2 K band, 1 X band, and 1 Ka band frequencies are detected. The
multicolor rectangle on the left side indicates signal strength.
Speed
K
X
The Priority menu setting determines which type of frequency displays on the OLED
(see page 12). If Priority is set to Signal priority, the strongest signal displays on the
OLED. If Priority is set to Ka Priority, the Ka band radar signal displays on the OLED.
If the strongest signal is muted, it displays in grey on the left side and the next
strongest signal displays in the main part of the display.
If only one signal is detected, the R7 display flashes between the signal detection
screen (see previous screen example) and the default information (speed, compass,
etc.). If more than one signal is detected, the R7 display stays on the signal detection
screen.
Ka
33.800GHz
MUTE MEMORY
Use Mute Memory to mute known areas of false alarms (such as department store
automatic doors). The R7 remembers where you muted the audio (GPS location) and
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the frequency you muted. It will automatically mute when you travel to that location
and the saved frequency is detected; however, if a different frequency is detected,
the R7 alerts to that different frequency.
When you press
for a specific location, Mute On displays. While Mute On displays, press
or the
MUTE
Mute Memory displays on the screen.
R7 stores 2000 points divided between Mute Memory and User Mark locations.
To delete Mute Memory points, press
power cord while Mute Memory displays. The R7 displays a delete confirmation
message; press
confirm. You can also delete Mute Memory points from Menus/Delete All Mute?
MUTE/DIM
button on the power cord again to save that GPS location to memory.
MUTE/DIM
or the
or the
MUTE
button on the power cord to mute audio
MUTE/DIM
MUTE
or the
MUTE
button on the
button on the power cord again to
MUTE/DIM
AUTO MUTE/AUTO MUTE VOLUME
When the R7 detects a signal, it sounds an alarm at the current volume level. To
make the alarm quieter, turn Auto Mute on through the menus (see page 19). This
will reduce the volume to the level set (0 - 7) in the Auto Mute Volume menu (see
page 19).
Regardless of how high Auto Mute may be set, it will never be at a higher level than
the actual volume level. For example, if the volume is set to level 5 and Auto Mute
Volume is set to level 7, Auto Mute will keep the volume at level 5, the same as the
actual volume level.
Auto Mute ends 10 seconds after the alarm ends unless:
• The same signal is detected within that 10 second period; then, Auto Mute stays
on.
• A different band signal is detected during that 10 second period; then, Auto Mute
turns off and then back on at the current volume level.
Auto Mute does not apply to Laser Alert.
USER SPEED LIMIT
When you set a speed limit thorough the menus, the R7 sends an alarm tone if your
speed exceeds that speed limit setting. If that happens, the unit announces and
displays over speed warnings.
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QUIET RIDE
This function mutes X and K band radar alarms when you drive under a speed limit
set in this menu (up to 90 mph/140 km/h). If X or K band signals are detected, the
unit beeps once in volume level one and then goes to volume level zero. Q-Ride
flashes in green on the OLED.
Ka and Laser bands are NOT muted. Mute Memory overrides Quiet Ride.
Speed
K
Q-Ride
20
mph
24.051 GHz
RED LIGHT CAMERA QUIET RIDE
This function mutes red light camera alarms when you drive over a speed limit set in
this menu (up to 85 mph or 140 km/h) (see page 15.)
Speed
37
730 ft
mph
MAINTENANCE
MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT
The R7 requires very little physical maintenance. Wipe it with a soft cloth to keep
dust from accumulating. Check the power cord connections to keep them clean and
free of corrosion.
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE/DATABASE
Uniden recommends that you update your R7 firmware and database periodically.
Go to www.uniden.info/download, find your model, and check if you have the latest
firmware.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If... TRY THIS...
The unit won’t turn on Check the connections. Be sure they are all
No display or audio. If no display, check the connections. Be sure
The unit alarms when the vehicle
hits bumps.
The unit alarms briefly in the same
location but no radar source was
in view.
The R7 did not alert when a police
car was in view.
The vehicle starts but the R7 does
not turn on.
secure.
they are all secure.
If no audio, check if Voice is turned off.
Check the connections. Be sure they are all
secure.
There may be a motion sensor or house
alarm in use within range.
The officer may not have radar/laser units
turned on.
Check that the band is turned on. Press
MENU and cycle through the options to get
to the bands. If the band is turned off, the
OLED will show OFF. Turn the band on.
Verify that the power cord is securely
connected to the unit and inserted into the
cigarette lighter jack.
SPECIFICATIONS
Receiver Type: Antenna Type:
Radar Double Conversion
Super-heterodyne SelfContained Antenna
Laser Pulsed Laser Signal
Receiver
Frequency:
X 10.525 GHz Dimensions 110.00 mm (D) x 69.00 mm
Radar Linear Polarized E-vector
Laser
Front
Back
Vertical
Convex Condenser Lens
Concave Condenser Lens
(W) x 29.50 mm (H)
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K 24.150 GHz Weight 4.9 oz (140 g)
Ka 33.400 - 35.700 GHz Operating
Laser 800 nm - 1,100 nm Storage
Detector Type: Operating
Radar Scanning Frequency
Discriminator
Laser Pulse Width Discriminator
Alarm
Voice and Beep (Detected
Type
Band and Signal strength)
Temp.
Temp.
Power
Source
USB
Interface
32° to +158° F (Radar/Laser)
-10° to +70° C (Radar/Laser)
-22° to +203° F (Radar/Laser)
-30° to +95° C (Radar/Laser)
DC 11.0 to 16.0 V
USB Specification 2.0/1.1
FCC/IC COMPLIANCE
AMWUA1901
FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subjected 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Avis de conformité à la FCC : Ce dispositif a été testé et s’avère conforme à l’article
15 des règlements de la Commission fédérale des communications (FCC). Ce
dispositif est soumis aux conditions suivantes: 1) Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer
d’interférences nuisibles et; 2) Il doit pouvoir supporter les parasites qu’il reçoit,
incluant les parasites pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement.
Tout changement ou modification non approuvé expressément par la partie
responsable pourrait annuler le droit à l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet
équipement.
IC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
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and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes RSS exemptes de licences d’Industrie Canada.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil
ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et (2), il doit pouvoir accepter les
interférences, incluant celles pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement normal.
Tout changement ou modification non approuvé expressément par la partie
responsable pourrait annuler le droit à l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet
équipement.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Keep your receipt! Proof of purchase is required for warranty service.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORP. (“UNIDEN”).
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original
retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and
crasmanship with only the limitaons or exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate
and be of no further eect 12 months aer the date of original retail sale. The
warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable
or necessary, (B) modied, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits,
subassemblies, or any conguraons not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed,
(D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service
center for a defect or malfuncon covered by this warranty, (E) used in any
conjuncon with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured
by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by
the Operang Guide for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to
this warranty at any me while this warranty is in eect, warrantor will repair
the defect and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other
cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representaves
in connecon with the performance of this warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY
SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO
THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING
BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitaon of incidental
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or consequenal damages so the above limitaon or exclusion may not apply to
you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the
United States of America.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, aer
following the instrucons in this Operang Guide, you are certain that the
Product is defecve, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original
packaging). Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect
that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid,
by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporaon
C/O Saddle Creek
743 Henriea Creek Rd., Suite 100
Roanoke, TX 76262
POP Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.
Spectre I and Spectre IV are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty. Ltd.
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