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PNI RX5000 Operation Manual
Summary of RX5000
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Digital compass & radar/laser detector operation manual rx5000
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Identifying the parts of the rx5000...................1 installing the rx5000 ............................................2-3 mounting guidelines.....................................................2 windshield mounting ....................................................2 dashboard mounting ..........
Page 3: Features
You have acquired the rx5000 from pni corporation, the first radar/laser detector with a built-in digital compass. The rx5000 incorporates the same compass technology used in built-in com- passes for gm, ford and chrysler vehicles, to provide highly accurate and reliable compass readings in a radar/...
Page 4: • Operation Manual.
Your rx5000 package includes the following components: • the rx5000 -- digital compass and radar/laser detector. • mounting bracket with suction cups -- for windshield installation. • hook and loop fastener strips-- for dashboard installa- tion. • coiled 12v dc power cord. • operation manual. Some p...
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Radar detectors are considered “radio receivers”, as defined by the federal communications act of 1934, as amended. Radar detectors are legal in every state when used in automobiles or light trucks under 10,000 lbs. - with the exception of virginia, washington d.C., and u.S. Military bases. The use ...
Page 6: Mounting Guidelines
The rx5000 can be mounted on your windshield using the bracket provided, or on the dashboard using the hook and loop fastener strips. Mounting guidelines • mount on the windshield or dashboard in a centered loca- tion that will not obstruct the view of the driver and is within reach so the buttons c...
Page 7: Dashboard Mounting
3. Slide the detector into its slot, located on the top back of the detector. 4. Bend the angle of the windshield mount- ing bracket, if neces- sary, to adjust for best viewing and detection angle. 5. Plug the small con- nector of the power cord into the dc12v power input jack, located on the side o...
Page 8: Power On The Rx5000
Power on the rx5000 turn the volume/off thumb wheel control on. The rx5000 goes through a self-test pattern sequence and dis- plays the last mode previously set in memory. Modes and operation the rx5000 has 3 operational modes: 1. Compass mode - the unit works as a compass only. 2. Radar mode - the ...
Page 9: When to Calibrate
The rx5000 must be calibrated for accurate heading infor- mation. Calibration allows the unit to separate the earth’s field from the magnetic fields generated by your vehicle. Before beginning calibration, the rx5000 must be installed in your vehicle in the location you wish to use it. When to calib...
Page 10: Compass Display
Note: calibration should be performed on a level sur- face. The size of the circles or the direction your vehicle is pointing when beginning or ending the circles does not matter. The circles do not need to be perfect circles, but must be completed in the same direction. It is also important that ea...
Page 11: Functions and Modes
Functions and modes volume/off use the volume/off thumb wheel located on the side of the rx5000 to turn the unit on or off, or to adjust volume level. Dim mode press the dim button repeatedly less than 2 seconds each time to toggle between the four levels of brightness modes. Note: dim mode reduces ...
Page 12: Vg-2 Mode
Vg-2 mode press the mute button longer than 2 seconds to toggle between v g 2 o n and v g 2 o f f . Vg-2, also called the radar detector detector, is an inter- ceptor used by officers to identify vehicles equipped with radar detectors in instances and locations where they are not legal (such as in v...
Page 13: Tutorial Mode
Radar operation tutorial mode the rx5000 has a tutorial mode intended to familiarize you with the various visual displays and distinct audible alerts the unit performs. To begin the tutorial mode... 1. Turn the unit off with the volume/off thumb wheel. 2. Press and hold both the dim and city buttons...
Page 14: Detection Alerts
Radar operation detection alerts the rx5000 notifies you of the type of signal it receives (x, k, ka, laser, etc.) by using different audio and visual alerts for each signal. X, k, or ka band alerts when an x, k, or ka band radar signal is detected, the radar band type is displayed, the signal stren...
Page 15: Instant-On Alert
Instant-on alert when an instant-on monitoring signal is detected the instant-on audio alert is activated for about three seconds and the display shows: i n s t - o n note: an “instant-on” alert signal is not another radar band, but is a means by which an officer triggers the radar gun on and off in...
Page 16: Fuse Replacement
Tips to help you care for your rx5000 • to deter theft, remove your rx5000 from your wind- shield or dashboard when you leave your vehicle. • avoid extended exposure to direct sunlight. Remove your rx5000 from your windshield or dashboard when your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time. O...
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Your rx5000 is designed for reliable service. However, if you encounter a problem, refer to the section below before making a service call. The rx5000 will not power up... • make sure the volume/off thumb wheel is turned on. • check all power cord connections. • check fuse in lighter socket adapter ...
Page 18: The Rx5000 Signal Is Weak...
The rx5000 did not alert when you passed an officer... • not all police cars have radar/laser or it may not be in use at that time. • make sure that you are in dual mode or radar mode (see page 4). The rx5000 signal is weak... • set the unit to highway mode. • make sure the unit is level to the road...
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Radar guns for speed enforcement have been used since the 1950’s when x band was introduced. Radar was developed in world war ii and the word “radar” stands for radio detec- tion and ranging. K band followed and ka band was developed in the 1980’s. There are more than 220,000 radar guns in use in no...
Page 20: Radar and Laser Guns.
Radar and laser guns make mistakes! Approximately 20% of all radar and laser fines are issued in error, as radar and laser guns have limitations. For example, radar looks for the most reflective target. You are obeying the speed limit but a larger vehicle close to you is speeding. The radar gun migh...
Page 21: Radar:
Radar: receiver type: dual conversion superheterodyne antenna type: linear polarized, self contained detector type: scanning frequency discriminator frequency operation: x band - 10.525 ghz +/- 50 mhz k band - 24.150 ghz +/- 100 mhz ka band (superwide) - 34.700 ghz +/- 1,300 mhz safety radar - 24.10...
Page 22: Pni Corporation
For fastest service, contact or return your rx5000 to the place of purchase. If you wish to return the unit for replacement or repair to pni, please follow the following procedures: 1. Obtain a return merchandise authorization (rma) number by contacting pni: • by phone: 1-888-422-6672 (toll-free ; u...
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Warranty information pni corporation (“pni”) warrants to the original user that this product will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for one (1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover wear and tear due to normal use, or damage to the product as the result of improp...
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