Uniden R3 EXTREME LONG RANGE Laser/Radar Detector-Complete Features/Owner’s Guide

Uniden R3 EXTREME LONG RANGE Laser/Radar Detector

Specifications

•  Dimensions
  8.3 x 7.1 x 3.2 inches

• Weight
  14 ounces

• Power Source
  DC

• Display Type
  OLED

• Voltage
  12 Volts (DC)

• Brand
  Uniden

Introduction

Uniden’s R3 is a top of the line Radar Detector with a built-in GPS feature. With the R3, 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).

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:

1.  Reading your owner’s manual, included with this product.
2.  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.

FEATURES

•  Super Long Range Laser Radar Detection
•  Voice Notifications
•  Radar band frequency displays
•  GPS for Red Light and Speed camera locations
•  Easy to read OLED display
•  User Mark set and voice notification
•  Advanced K and Ka band filters
•  Spectre I and IV undetectable
•  Displays Signal Strength and Vehicle Battery Voltage
•  Max. Speed Warning System

INSTALL AND TURN ON R3
You can mount the R3 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 R3 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 R3 and plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
4.  When the vehicle turns on, the R3 automatically turns on and runs through a self test cycle.

Release the R3 from the bracket by pressing the Eject key on top of the detector.
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.

1.  Plug the power cord RJ11 connector into the R3 and plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
2.  When the vehicle turns on, the R3 automatically turns on and runs through a self test cycle.

Pull the unit from the dashboard, separating the hook and loop tape.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

PARTS OF THE R3

•  In Menus, go to next item.

| NA
VOL –| •  Turn volume down (7 levels: 0 – 6).

•  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 City 2.

MUTE/DIM| MUTE

•  MUTE on – Press MUTE/DIM 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 for a few seconds.

•  MUTE off – Press MUTE/DIM to restore audible alarms before the 10 second automatic mute time-out.

MUTE MEMORY

•  Save a Mute location (Mute Memory) – press MUTE/DIM again while Mute On displays to save that GPS location and frequency to memory. Mute Memory displays on the screen.

R3 stores up to 200 Mute Memory points.

•  Delete Mute Memory – Press MUTE/DIM while Mute Memory displays; the R3 displays a delete confirmation message. Press MUTE/DIM again

to confirm.

| DIM – Changes the display and key backlight brightness:

•  Bright

•  Dim

•  Dimmer

•  Dark (Dark is off unless there is alert.)

•  Off (Off regardless of whether or not there is an alert.)

where an alarm is usually found. The R3 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

CHARGER

operation 10 seconds after the alert ends or if a different band is detected during Mute mode. Mute On displays on the R3 for a few seconds.

•  Save a Mute location (Mute Memory) – press the mute button again while Mute On displays on the R3 to save that GPS location and frequency to memory. Mute Memory displays on the screen.

R3 stores up to 200 Mute Memory points.

•  Delete Mute Memory – Press the mute button while Mute Memory displays on the R3; the R3 displays a delete confirmation message. Press the mute button again to confirm.

LED (Red)| Off: Power is off. Steady on: Power is on.

Flashing: Receiving an alert. The faster it flashes, the stronger the signal.

USB Port| Use this USB port to charge mobile devices.

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 (see page 11).

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:

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).
•  VOL + : Go to the next Menu item.
•  VOL – : Go to the previous Menu item.
  Several menu items only display if GPS is set to ON. These entries are noted in the following table.

ͳ Highway – Full Sensitivity

ͳ City – X and K sensitivity reduced. Ka band sensitivity same as Highway.

ͳ City 2 – X band detection off; K band sensitivity reduced. Ka band sensitivity same as Highway.

| Highway (Default) City

City 2

GPS| Determines your geographic location.

If GPS is turned on, other GPS-related menu items display.

| On (Default) Off
Speed Camera (GPS on)| Notifies you if any speed cameras are nearby.| On (Default) Off
Redlight Cam (GPS on)| Notifies you if any red light cameras are nearby.| On (Default) Off
RLC Q-Ride (GPS on)| Red Light Camera Quiet Ride – Mutes red light camera alarms if you drive over the speed limit set here.| 50 – 85 mph (80 – 140 km/h) Off (Default)
Voice| Turns voice alert on or off under the following conditions:

•  Type of radar/laser

•  Band alarms

| On (Default) Off
X Band| Turn off to have the detector ignore X band frequencies.

Turn on for X band sensitivity as follows:

•     Highway: Full sensitivity

•     City: X band sensitivity reduced

•     City 2: X band off

| On

Off (Default)

K Band| Turn off to have the detector ignore K band frequencies.| On (Default) Off
Ka Band| Turn off to have the detector ignore Ka band frequencies.| On (Default) Off
Laser| Turn off to have the detector ignore lasers.| On (Default) Off
K POP| Detects K POP transmissions (very brief transmissions, too fast for some detectors to hear).| On

Off (Default)

Ka POP| Detects Ka POP transmissions (very brief transmissions, too fast for some detectors to hear).| On

Off (Default)

K Filter| Filters noise from the K band to prevent false detections.| On

Off (Default)

Off (default)

TSF| Traffic Sensor Filter. Prevents false alarms caused by traffic monitoring radar systems.| On

Off (Default)

K Narrow/Wide| K Narrow scans for K radar guns used in the US only and reduces false alarms.| K Narrow

K Wide (Default)

Ka Narrow/Wide| 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 Narrow (Default) Ka Wide
All Threat| Displays if more than one 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 (See page 10).| All Threat On

All Threat Off (Default)

Color| Select screen text color.| Blue (Default) Amber

Green Pink Grey

Red

Scan (GPS on)| Search for frequencies.

When Scan is off, time displays. R3 receives time from GMT and Daylight Savings Time; both are

set in the menus.

| On

Off (Default)

Display (GPS on)| Lets you select various attributes to display on the OLED.| Speed (Default) Spd+ Compass Compass Voltage Altitude
Speed Unit (GPS on)| Select the speed measurement type.| mph (Default) km/h
Auto Mute| Auto Mute reduces alarm level 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.| On (Default) Off
Backlight| Turns the front key backlight on and off.

Press and hold MUTE/DIM to select a brightness

level.

| On (Default) Off
Quiet Ride (GPS on)| Mutes radar alarms for K and X bands when you drive under the speed limit you set here.| 5 – 90 in 5 mph (8 – 144 in km/h) intervals

Off (Default)

Limit Speed (GPS on)| Set an alarm to sound if you go faster than this selected speed.| 50 – 100 mph (80 – 160 km/h) Off (Default)
MENU ITEM| WHAT IT DOES| SETTINGS
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GMT (GPS on)| Sets time zone according to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).| 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

•     GMT-09:00 – Yukon Standard

•     GMT-10:00 – Alaska-Hawaii Standard

DST (GPS on)| Daylight Saving Time| On

Off (Default)

BAT Warning| Sounds a warning tone if the vehicle battery power drops below 11V.| On

Off (Default)

BAT Saver (GPS on)| Turns off power to the R3 if the speed stays at 0 or if the GPS is not connected for more than an hour.| On

Off (Default)

Self Test| Runs a self diagnostic test on the unit to check for faults.| On (Default) Off
Factory Reset?| Resets all settings to the factory defaults.

There is no confirmation request for reset.

| Press MENU to reset to factory settings.
Delete All Mute? (GPS on)| Delete all saved Mute Memory points.

There is no confirmation request to delete all Mute Memory points.

| Press MENU to delete Mute Memory points.
Delete All User (GPS on)| Delete all user-selected memory points.| Press MENU to delete.
Version| Displays the latest firmware version.| NA
DB Ver (GPS on)| Displays the latest database version.| NA
Exit| Closes the Menu system.| NA

BASIC OPERATIONS

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 R3 turns on automatically when you start the vehicle.

Adjust the volume| •  Press VOL + to increase volume. The unit beeps and displays a number increase.

•  Press VOL – to decrease volume. The unit beeps and displays a number decrease.

Mute alarm audio during the alert| Press MUTE/DIM during an audio alarm to mute it. (This is especially useful in situations where the alert may be prolonged, such as at red lights.) You can also press the MUTE button on the charger (see page 8).
Change the screen’s brightness| Press and hold MUTE/DIM. The R3 announces the brightness level (Bright, Dim, Dimmer, Dark, or Off) as it changes to that level. Press and hold the key again to cycle between the brightness levels.
HOW DO I …?| TRY THIS…
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Turn bands on and off| Press MENU and cycle through the menu options until the band you want to turn off displays. Press MENU again to change that band’s status.
Change Highway to City or City 2 and back| Press MENU. The first menu selection is Highway (default). Press MENU to cycle through Highway, City, and City 2. After you select an option, press and hold MENU to exit. See page 10 for detailed information.
Set a user mark| Press MARK to create a user mark when you are at a location where there is normally some type of radar. The R3 announces “User mark logged.” The R3 will announce when you approach user marks.

The R3 can save up to 200 user marks.

Delete a user mark| Press MARK again at that location to delete the user mark.

The R3 does NOT ask for confirmation before deleting single user marks.

Delete ALL user marks| Press and hold MARK to delete all user marks.

The R3 DOES ask for confirmation before deleting all user marks. Press

MARK again to confirm.

Update the firmware and database| Refer to www.unidensupport.com for details.

FEATURE DETAILS

USER MARKS (LASER AND RADAR SITES)
With the R3, 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 R3 announces “User mark logged.” Now, when you approach these points, the R3 announces “User mark ahead.” Press and hold MARK at that location to delete that user mark. The R3 registers up to 200 user marks.

HIGHWAY VS CITY MODE
Uniden’s R3 radar detector operates in three different frequency (X, K, and Ka band) sensitivity modes – Highway, City, and City 2. Highway mode is the most sensitive, with maximum detection ranges while on the highway or open road. City and City 2 are on the lower end of the detection scale for city driving. These two modes reduce sensitivity so that false signals (such as from automatic door openers) are filtered out.
Under factory default conditions (X band = off on all bands, 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.
•  City 2: X band off. K band sensitivity reduced. Ka full sensitivity.

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.
•  City: X and K band sensitivity reduced; Ka band full sensitivity.
•  City 2: X band off. K band sensitivity reduced. Ka band full sensitivity.
  If a band is turned off through the menus, it is off in all modes; however, X band is always off in City 2 mode, regardless of menu setting.

POP MODE
In POP mode, the R3 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.

ALARM PRIORITIES

•  GPS Connected / GPS Error / Speed Camera / Red Light Camera / User Mark Alarm/POI Limit Speed Alarm x
• Laser signal.

• X, K, Ka band signal

•  User Limit Speed Alarm
•  Vehicle Low Battery Voltage Warning, Vehicle Battery Saver Alarm

THREAT
The R3 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.

MUTE MEMORY

Use Mute Memory to mute known areas of false alarms (such as department store automatic doors). The R3 remembers where you muted the audio (GPS location) and 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 R3 alerts to that different frequency. When you press MUTE/DIM or the MUTE button on the charger to mute audio for a specific location, Mute On displays. While Mute On displays, press MUTE/DIM or the MUTE button on the charger again to save that GPS location to memory. Mute Memory displays on the screen.

R3 stores up to 200 Mute Memory points. To delete Mute Memory points, press MUTE/DIM or the MUTE button on the charger while Mute Memory displays. The R3 displays a delete confirmation message; press MUTE/DIM or the MUTE button on the charger again to confirm. You can also delete Mute Memory points from Menus/Delete All Mute?

AUTO MUTE
When the R3 detects a signal, it sounds an alarm at the current volume level. To make the alarm quieter, turn Auto Mute on through the menus. This will reduce the volume to VOL level 1 after the first 3 seconds. 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 R3 sends an alarm tone if your speed exceeds that speed limit setting. If that happens, the unit announces and displays over speed warnings.

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.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT
The R3 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 R3 firmware and database periodically. Go to www.unidensupport. com, find your model, and check if you have the latest firmware.

TROUBLESHOOTING

are all secure.

•     If no audio, check if Voice is turned off.

The unit alarms when the vehicle hits bumps.| Check the connections. Be sure they are all secure.
The unit alarms briefly in the same location but no radar source was in view.| There may be a motion sensor or house alarm in use within range.
The R3 did not alert when a police car was in view.| •  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.

The vehicle starts but the R3 does not turn on.| •  Verify that the power cord is securely connected to the unit and inserted into the cigarette lighter jack.

•  Change the fuse in the power cord (spare fuse not included). Unscrew the cigarette lighter plug to access the fuse.

SPECIFICATIONS

Polarized E-vector Vertical
Laser| Pulsed Laser Signal Receiver| Laser

Front Back

| ****

Convex Condenser Lens Concave Condenser Lens

Frequency:|  |
X| 10.525 GHz| Dimensions| 110.00 mm (D) x 69.00 mm

(W) x 29.50 mm (H)

K| 24.150 GHz| Weight| 4.9 oz (140 g)
Ka| 33.400 – 36.000 GHz| Operating Temp.| -4° to +185° F (Radar/Laser)

-20° to +85° C (Radar/Laser)

Laser| 800 nm – 1100 nm| Storage Temp.| -22° to +203° F (Radar/Laser)

-30° to +95° C (Radar/Laser)

2.0/1.1
Laser| Pulse Width Discriminator|  |
Alarm Type| Beep (Detected Band and Signal strength)|  |

FCC/IC COMPLIANCE

FCC: AMWUA1702
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, 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 craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction 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 Operating Guide for this product.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, 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 representatives in connection 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 limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific 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, after following the instructions in this Operating Guide, you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). 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 Corporation

• C/O Saddle Creek
• 743 Henrietta 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why it’s not notifying me when there’s a cop close to me every time ?
  As the other gentleman said, it’s a radar detector, not a cop detector. It will only go off when you detect a police officer using his radar gun. Whether hand-held or the stationery type that operate as the police car is stopped or even driving. But when an officer isn’t actually doing speed checks, they often turn the radar unit off. Even then, not all police cars are equipped with radar. A lot of police agencies may only have less than 10% of their units equipped with radar.

• My audio completely shut off on me after 3 months of ownership. Anyone else have this issue?
  Yes my audio also quit after 3 months. Uniden clearly is producing a junk product and at $300 I’d expect more. I’m going to buy another radar detector but from another company.

• Is this seller a authorized dealer ie will my warranty be good?
  Yes

• Is this Item returnable if person doesn’t like gift ?
  Yes it has a 30 day return policy.

• Is it an all around 360deg. sensing?
  Yes, it does have the 360 degree Eagle Eye monitoring system.

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