Uniden DFR6 Radar Laser Detector User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Uniden
Table of Contents
Uniden DFR6 Radar Laser Detector User Manual
FEATURES
- Super Long Range Laser Radar Detection
- Voice Notifications
- Radar band frequency displays
- Easy to read OLED display
- Advanced K band filter
- Invisible to VG-2™ and Spectre I/IV/IV+™ radar detectors; Spectre I and IV undetectable
- Displays Signal Strength and Vehicle Battery Voltage
INSTALL AND TURN ON DFR6
You can mount the DFR6 on the windshield (bracket included) or on the dashboard (hook and loop tape included).
INSTALL
Windshield
When you mount the DFR6 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 back window.
- Attach the rubber suction cups to the bracket and push the cups firmly onto the windshield.
- Slide the unit onto the bracket until it clicks into place.
- Plug the power cord into the DFR6 and plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
- The DFR6 automatically turns on and runs through a self test cycle.
Dashboard
The same types of mounting requirements for the windshield apply for mounting the unit on the dashboard.
- Attach the unit to the dashboard using the hook and loop fastener tape.
- Plug the power cord into the DFR6 and plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
- The DFR6 automatically turns on and runs through a self test cycle.
TURN ON
- Inert the power cord’s RJ45 connector into the DFR6s power jack.
- Insert the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter port.
- The DFR6 automatically turns on and runs through a systems check.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
PARTS OF THE DFR6
KEY | PRESS TO… | PRESS AND HOLD TO… |
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POWER | Turn DFR6 on and off. | NA |
VOL + | • Turn volume up (7 levels: 0 – 6).• 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 the Menu system, press to cycle
through options for the current menu item.| Exit the Menu system.
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.| DIM – Changes the OLED, Key Backlight, and Strength
LED intensity:• Bright• Dim• Dark• Off
KEY| PRESS TO…| PRESS AND HOLD TO…
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CITY| Press to change modes between HIGHWAY and CITY.| NA
NON-KEY ELEMENTS
ELEMENT | WHAT IT DOES |
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Eagle Eye | Provides a 360° monitoring radius. |
Latch Slot | Insert the bracket latch into this slot. |
Mini 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 how strong the signal received is (5 levels). |
POWER CONNECTOR
ELEMENT | WHAT IT DOES |
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MUTE button | 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 DFR6 for a few seconds.
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.
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 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.
MENU ITEM | WHAT IT DOES | SETTINGS |
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Voice | Turns voice alert on or off under the following conditions:• Type of | |
radar/laser• Band alarms | On Off | |
MENU ITEM | WHAT IT DOES | SETTINGS |
--- | --- | --- |
X Band | Turn off to have the detector ignore X Band frequencies (Highway | |
only). | On Off | |
K Band | Turn off to have the detector ignore K Band frequencies. | On Off |
Ka Band | Turn off to have the detector ignore Ka Band frequencies. | On Off |
Laser | Turn off to have the detector ignore lasers. | On Off |
POP Mode | Detects POP transmissions (very brief transmissions, too fast for | |
some detectors to hear). | On Off | |
K Band Filter | Filters noise from the K band to prevent false detections. | On |
Off
TSF| Traffic Sensor Filter. Prevents false alarms caused by traffic monitoring
radar systems.| On Off
Ka Band Filter| Filters noise from the Ka band to prevent false positive
readings.| On Off
Display| Lets you turn the voltage display on or off. Select Voltage to turn
it on, or Off to turn it off.| On Off
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 Off
Backlight| Turns the front key backlight on and off. Press and hold
MUTE/DIM to select a brightness level.| On Off
BAT Warning| Issues a warning if the vehicle battery power drops below 11V.|
On Off
Selt Test| Runs a self diagnostic test on the unit to check for faults.| On
Off
Factory Reset| Resets all settings to the factory defaults. There is no
confirmation request for reset.| NA
Firmware Version| Displays the latest firmware version.| NA
EXIT| Closes the Menu system.| NA
BASIC OPERATIONS
HOW DO I …? | TRY THIS… |
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Turn on the DFR6 | Press POWER. The unit turns on and runs through an |
initial self-check. It displays the different bands and their settings.
The DFR 6 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 volume 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.)
HOW DO I …?| TRY THIS…
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Change the screen’s brightness| Press and hold MUTE/DIM. The DFR6
announces the brightness level (Bright, Dim, Dark, or off) as it changes to
that level. Press and hold the key again to cycle between the brightness
levels.
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 and back| Press CITY for at least 1 second to
alternate between HIGHWAY and CITY setting.
Update the firmware| Refer to http://unidensupport.com
for details.
FEATURE DETAILS
HIGHWAY VS CITY MODE
Radar detectors operate with various sensitivity levels. These levels determine the types of signals and signal ranges (bands) detected. Highway mode is the most sensitive level while City mode is the least sensitive. If the X band is left on in City mode, a radar detector can pick up many X band signals (such as garage door openers) that generate false alerts. The DFR6 turns off the X band for City mode. When you are on the highway, there is less chance of picking up X band false alerts, so the DFR6 keeps the X band on. Press CITY to alternate between HIGHWAY and CITY mode.
POP MODE
In POP mode, the DFR6 can detect short burst from radars that are too fast for
many other detectors to catch. You can turn POP mode on and off.
SCAN DISPLAY
A small dot on the screen indicates that the unit is scanning for signals.
This dot travels back and forth in the middle of the screen.
ALARM PRIORITIES
- Laser signal
- X, K, Ka Band signal
- Vehicle Low Battery Voltage Warning
MAINTENANCE
MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT
The DFR6 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
Uniden recommends that you update your DFR6’s firmware periodically. Go to www.uniden.com to check if you have the latest firmware. If you need to update your firmware, refer to DFR6 Firmware Update Guide on www.uniden.com for details.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF… | TRY THIS… |
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The unit won’t turn on | Check the connections. Be sure they are all secure. |
No display or audio. | If no display, check the connections. Be sure they 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 DFR6 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 DFR6 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. Unscrew the cigarette lighter jack
to access the fuse.
SPECIFICATIONS
Receiver Type: | Antenna Type: |
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Radar | Double Conversion Superheterodyne Self-Contained Antenna |
Polarized E-vector Vertical
Laser| Pulsed Laser Signal Receiver| LaserFront| Convex Condenser Lens
Frequency:| Laser Back| Concave Condenser Lens
X| 10.525 GHz| Dimensions| 110.00 mm (D) x 69.00 mm(W) x 29.50 mm (H)
K| 24.150 GHz| Weight| 6 oz (170g)
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)
Detector Type:| Operating Power Source| DC 11.0 to 16.0 V
Radar| Scanning Frequency Discriminator| USB Interface| USB Specification
2.0/1.1
Laser| Pulse Width Discriminator| |
Alarm Type| Beep (Detected Band and Signal strength)| |
FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION
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.
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
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 war-ranty 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: