radenso DS1 Radar Detector User Manual

DS1 Radar Detector
User Manual

Button Operation

Store or Delete Lockout
1 sec Press| Delete Red Light/Speed/Red Light & Speed Camera (During Alert)
2 sec Press| Store or Delete User Point (While not Alerting)

COMMON FEATURES

Understanding Mute

1. Mute Mode can be activated by pressing [MUTE] during laser or radar alerts. Laser, radar, and over-speed alerts will be muted.
2. The unit automatically turns Mute Mode off 20 seconds after the radar/laser alert ends.
3. The unit automatically turns Mute Mode off if the laser or radar band changes.
4. The unit automatically turns Mute Mode off if the Menu is used.

Factory Reset
Select Factory Reset in the Menu to reset all the settings except GMT and Region settings. GMT and Region settings will stay the same even after Factory Reset.

ACCESSORIES

This QR code will take you to everything you need regarding your new DS1: optional accessories, optional extended warranty, replacement parts, firmware updates and more
Radenso USB-C Direct Wire Kit with Mute Button

• Allows you to easily mute and create GPS lockouts without having to reach up to your radar detector
• Wiring can be hidden behind your car interior panels to provide a stealthy look
• Compatible with the Radenso DS1

Radenso Magnetic Suction Cup Mount

• Easily mount your detector to the windshield of your car
• One comes complimentary with your DS1, but replacements and additional mounts are available for purchase
• Compatible with the Radenso DS1

2 Year Extended Warranty

• An optional feature that adds 2 years to your warranty and the Radenso Ticket Free Guarantee

MENU SETTINGS

The default menu settings are denoted in bold.

10-70km/h : 10km/h step
Default: US/CAN: 15moh: AUS/NZ: 40km/h
K X Low-Speed Mute| Off, 5-65mph: 5mph step,
20-100km/h : 10km/h step
Default: US/CAN: 15mph: AUS/NZ: 20km/h
MRCD Low-Speed Mute| Off, 5-65mph: 5mph step,
20-100km/h : 10km/h step
Default: US/CAN: 15moh: AUS/NZ: 20km/h
Overspeed Warning| Off, 65-105mph : 5mph step,
100-170km/h : 10km/h step
BT| On, Off
Band On/Off| Laser| On, Off
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Ka| On, Off
MRCD| On, Off
Default: US, AUS, NZ: off CAN: on
K| On, Off
X| On, Off
POP Ka| On, Off
POP K| On, Off
K Gatso| On, Off
Menu| Submenu| Option Menu
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Band Setting| K Notch| Block All Signals, Block Weak
Signals, Off
K Notch
Display| On, Off
Ka Radar
Sensitivity| 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%
K Radar
Sensitivity| 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%
X Radar
Sensitivity| 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%
Ka| Wide, Narrow, Segment
K| Wide, Narrow, NA K Narrow (Aus/Nz)
Default: US CAN narrow AUS/NZ: NA K Narrow narrow;
Ka Segment
Settings| Ka Seg1 – Ka Seg9, All On
Ka Filter| On, Off
K Filter| On, Off
TSR Filter| On, Off
Alert Priority| Band, Signal
Display Setting| Brightness| Auto, Bright, Dim, Dimmer
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Display Color| Red, Blue, White, Gray, Pink, Purple, Green, Amber
Laser Alert Color| Red, Blue, White, Gray, Pink, Purple, Green, Amber
Ka Alert Color| Red, Blue, White, Gray, Pink, Purple, Green, Amber
MRCD Alert Color| Red, Blue, White, Gray, Pink, Purple, Green, Amber
Menu| Submenu| Option Menu
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Display Setting, cont.| K Alert Color| Red, Blue, White, Gray, Pink, Purple, Green, Amber
X Alert Color| Red, Blue, White, Gray, Pink, Purple, Green, Amber
Idle Mode| Time, Scan, Smart Dark, Dark
Sub Mode| Speed, Compass, Speed + Compass, Altitude, Off
Tone| Laser Toner| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Ka Tone| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
MRCD Tone| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
K Tone| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
X Tone| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
GPS| GPS| On, Off
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GPS Signal Announce| On, Off
Auto Lockout| On, Off
Home Auto Lockout Radius| No Limit, 50 miles, 100 miles, 150
miles, 200 miles
Pin Home| Set (no default setting)
Red Light Camera| On, Off
Speed Camera| On, Off
Red Light & Speed Camera| On, Off
GPS Alert Distance| Auto, Short, Medium, Long
Menu| Submenu| Option Menu
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GPS, cont.| RLC Auto Mute| Off, 55-70mph: 5mph step, 90-
110km/h : 10km/h stet,
Delete All User Points?| Reset?
Delete All Lockouts?| Reset?
Delete All Auto I workouts?| Reset?
Unit| Region| US, Canada, AUS/NZ
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GMT| -12 to 0 to 4-12 / 1 step
Default: US/CAN: -5; ALS/NZ -.-2
DST| On, Off
Time 12/24| 12 hr, 24 hr
Unit| English (mph), Metric (km/h)
Default: US: English, CAN/AUS/NZ metric
Auto Power Off| Off, 15 min, 30 min
Auto Mute| On, Off
Auto Mute Start| 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec
Auto Mute Vol| 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 0%
Factory Reset Mode| Reset?
Firmware Version Mode| Vx.xx
Menu| Submenu| Option Menu
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Unit, cont.| Database Version Mode| xx.xx.xx
Etc| Volume Level| 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

DISPLAYS

Speed Unit
Speed Unit can be changed to mph or km/h in the Menu

1. Set mph : Speed: mph, Distance and altitude: feet

2. Set km/h : Speed: km/h, Distance and altitude: meter
   Idle Display
   Set the standby mode.

3. Scan Display: A moving scan graph is displayed.

4. Time Display: The current time is displayed. Users can select 12hr or 24hr in the menu.

5. Smart Dark, Dark: This shows only one dot on the right bottom side. Smart dark only operates when the button clicks and it alerts. In Smart Dark mode, the display turns on and the brightness level is changed to the brightness setting in the brightness mode when a button is pressed or an alert goes off.
   Sub Display
   Set the display information that is located on the upper left side.

6. Speed: This shows your current speed.

7. Speed + Compass: This shows your current speed and direction.

8. Compass: This shows your current direction.

9. Altitude: This shows your current altitude.

10. Off Displays nothing.

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

Low-Speed Mute
If the current speed is slower than the speed in Low-Speed Mute which user set, Speed Camera, User Point, Auto Lockout, X, K, User Point Limit Speed Voice, Over Speed Warning Voice, will be Mute.
RLC Auto Mute
If the current speed is slower than the speed set by the user in RLC Auto Mute, the alert for Red Light Camera and Red & Speed The camera will be muted.
Lockouts
The user can mute the frequency at the specific location during X or K band alerts. Then, if the same frequency (X, K band: +/10MHz) is detected at the same location, X and K alert will mute and the display will show ‘Lockout’ in green at the lower right corner until DS1 goes out of the 500m radius.
Lockout Range
Entry: approximately 450m
Exit: approximately 500m
If both Lockout and Auto Lockout are detected at the same time, the display will show “Lockout.”
To save a lockout

1. When X or K alerts, press [MUTE] to mute the voice and beep alerts.
2. Press [MUTE] again to store the current location and the frequency of the false alert. The display and voice will say “Lockout Stored.”
3. If the lockout is saved properly, the display will show “Lockout” in green in the lower right corner until the DS1 is out of the 500m radius.
4. If the user exceeds 5000 lockouts, the oldest lockout will be deleted and will be replaced with the newest lockout.

To Delete a Lockout

1. When the DS1 gets a lockout signal, you will see “Lockout” in green in the bottom right corner
2. While “Lockout is still displayed, press [MUTE]. The voice and display will say “Delete Lockout?”
3. Press [MUTE] again to delete. The voice and display will confirm that the lockout was deleted.

If the DS1 can’t save the Lockout due to an issue receiving the GPS location, the voice will say “GPS Error.”
Delete All Lockouts
Select “Delete All Lockouts” in the menu and press [MENU] to confirm.

User Point Alert
When a User point is detected, the voice announces (“User Point Ahead”) and shows the User Point display.
User Point Alert Range
Entry: approximately 450m
Exit: approximately 500m
To Save a User Point
Press [MUTE] for 2 seconds to save a User Point. When a User Point alert is detected, User Point can not be saved. The user can save a maximum of 500 points.
To Delete a User Point
During a User Point alert, press [MUTE] for over 2 seconds to delete the User Point.
Delete All User Points
If the user selects “Delete All User Points?” in the menu, all User Points will be deleted.
To Delete Speed, Red Light, Speed & Red Light Camera
During a Speed Camera, Red Light Camera, Speed & Red Light Camera Alert, press [MUTE] for over 1 second to delete the camera alert.

Auto Lockouts
If the same signal (X Band: +-10Mhz, K Band: +-10Mhz) is detected at the same location three times( 1st + 2nd + 3rd), DS1 will automatically lock the signal out as a false alert. Once a signal is saved in Auto mute memory (the 1st counting) , DS1 will not save the same signal for 8 hours even though it is detected again, which means it takes at least 16 hours( 1st + 2nd + 3rd) to automatically lock a signal out. The interval of 8 hours is to avoid saving too many signals in Auto mute memory.
The DS1 can store 16,500 Auto Lockout points.
The user can set the radius using Auto Lockout and Pin Home.
If both Lockout and Auto Lockout are detected at the same time, the display shows “Lockout” as a priority. Auto Lockout Range
Entry: approximately 450m
Exit: approximately 500m

Delete All Auto Lockouts
I choose “Delete All Auto Lockout?” in the menu, all Auto The lockout will be deleted

K-notch
The DS1 will mute the alert voice when K Band is within the specified K-notch ranges. The display will turn gray and display “K-notch” in green if the K-notch display setting is on. If K-notch is set to “Blk all signals”, the DS1 will not alert for all signals within the range. If K-notch is set to “Blk weak signals”, the DS1 will not alert for any weaker signals within the range but still alert for stronger signals of the same frequencies.
Current K-notch ranges:
24.199 +- 0.005Ghz
24.121-24.124Ghz

City Mode

1. Auto
   DS1 sets Highway or City automatically depending on the vehicle speed. Auto mode is not activated when GPS is disconnected. If the vehicle speed is over 50mph, Highway
   Mode is set, and if the vehicle speed is under 50mph, City Mode is set.

2. Custom
   Users can set the sensitivity of each band (50%-100%)

K Narrow/Wide

1. K Narrow: K Band: 24.080 thru 24.200GHz
2. K Wide: All K Band: 23.900 thru 24.250GHz
3. NZ K Narrow: K Band 24.000 thru 24.100GHz. This option is only available when the DS1 is set to AUS/NZ in the Region Menu.

Ka Narrow/Wide/Segmentation

1. Ka Narrow: Ka-Band – 33.8Ghz +-99Mhz, 35.5Ghz+-99Mhz,34.6Ghz thru 34.85Ghz
2. Ka Wide: All Ka-band: 33.399 thru 35.700GHz
3. Ka Segmentation: This feature allows users to select, from 9 filtered settings, a customized sweep of Ka-band.
   a. Ka 1: 33.399 thru 33.705 GHz On/Off
   b. Ka 2: 33.705 thru 33.903 GHz On/Off
   c. Ka 3: 33.903 thru 34.191 GHz On/Off
   d. Ka 4: 34.191 thru 34.587 GHz On/Off
   e. Ka 5: 34.587 thru 34.803 GHz On/Off
   f. Ka 6: 34.803 thru 35.163 GHz On/Off
   g. Ka 7: 35.163 thru 35.379 GHz On/Off
   h. Ka 8: 35.379 thru 35.613 GHz On/Off
   i. Ka 9: 35.613 thru 35.701 GHz On/Off

Threat Display
Threat display will show up to 3 radar bands being detected at the same time. The display will first prioritize laser alerts, then MRCD, Ka, K, and X (in that order).
Bogey Tone
If another frequency is detected during X, K, Ka-Band Alert, DS1 sounds the Bogey Tone and then the band alert continues.

Auto Mute Mode
Auto Mute Mode: Selectable (On/Off)

1. When the Radar (X, K, and Ka) alert starts, DS1 alerts for the time set in Auto Mute Start Option (1, 2, or 3 seconds). After the Auto Mute On is triggered on the DS1, the volume will reduce by Auto Mute Vol Option Percentage.
2. Auto Mute ends 10 seconds after the alert ends. If the same radar is detected within 10 seconds, the unit keeps Auto Mute On.
3. Auto Mute is not applicable to Laser alert.
4. If the current volume level is 0, DS1 keeps the current volume level.

Auto-Dim Mode
DS1 has a light sensor to determine when the detector should use the Bright settings (daylight) and when it should use the Dim settings (nighttime). The brightness will adjust to Bright or Dimmer, depending on the brightness of the surroundings.

Auto Power Mode

1. If DS1 detects its speed is 0 or if it cannot receive GPS location data for the set time (15 min or 30 min), the Auto Power Off alert will ring for 10 seconds before powering off the detector.
2. The Auto Power Off function stops if the user presses any button during the Auto Power off alert
3. The Brightness is automatically set to Bright.

Power Cord Alert LED

1. Power Cord Alert LED turns on with the power.
2. Power Cord Alert LED blinks during laser or radar (X, K, Ka) alerts
3. Power Cord Alert LED blinks slowly when the speed of laser or radar (X, K, Ka) alerts beeping sound is slowing and blinks fast when the speed of the laser or radar alerts The beeping sound increases.

Power Cord Mute Button
Power Cord Mute button operation is the same as the built-in [MUTE] of the DS1 unit.
Software Update
DS1 can be updated using Windows. Software updates include updates to red light and speed camera databases as well as new features from time to time.
For the best user experience, we recommend updating your detector every few months.
A step-by-step guide to updating your detector can be found at radenso.com under the Support Menu.

FCC COMPLIANCE

FCC ID : 2AZ4TDS1, CONTAINS FCC ID : W75-BTM0
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the 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 Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

WARRANTY

Radenso products are guaranteed against manufacturing defects one (1) year from the original date of purchase shown on your invoice/proof of purchase from Radenso.com or a Radenso authorized dealer. Radenso’s sole obligation in the event of such defects during this period is to repair or replace the defective part or product with a comparable part or product at Radenso’s sole discretion. Except for such repair or replacement, the sale, processing, or other handling of this product is without warranty, condition, or other liability even though the defect or loss is caused by negligence or another fault. Damage resulting from use, accident, modification of hardware or software, or normal wear and tear is not covered by this or any warranty. Radenso assumes no liability for any accident, injury, death, loss, or other claim related to or resulting from the use of this product. In o event shall Radenso be liable for incidental or consequential damages relating to or resulting from the use of this product or any of its parts. Radenso windshield radar detector products are not warrantied against water or any resulting damage. Returns or replacements of parts and/or products may be subject to shipping, handling, replacement, and/or restocking fees. Radenso reserves the right to refuse to perform warranty service where the product has been altered, modified, or serviced by someone other than Radenso or where the serial number has been tampered with or is missing and the product cannot be identified. Your warranty covers only the specific product you have purchased.
What you must do to maintain and take advantage of this warranty: Provide a copy of the original proof of purchase/ receipt from Radenso.com or your Radenso Authorized Dealer.

SUPPORT

Thank you for purchasing the most advanced radar and laser detector in the world. Here at Radenso, we’re committed to customer satisfaction. If you need support in any capacity, please contact us immediately.

Address
Radenso
222 East 14th St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone
1-888-RADENSO
(1-888-723-3676)
Email
support@radenso.com
Website
radenso.com
Hours
9 AM-5 PM EST, Monday – Friday
We hope you enjoy your product for many years!
Regards,
The Radenso Team

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