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- Radar Detector
- Sensoro Alpha+
- Operation Manual
PNI Sensoro Alpha+ Operation Manual
Summary of Sensoro Alpha+
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Operation manual alpha/alpha+ digital vehicle compass & radar/laser detector.
Page 2: Contents
Congratulations................................................................ 1 features............................................................................ 1 package contents............................................................... 2 identifying parts of the unit ......................
Page 3: Features
1 you have acquired the sensoro alpha/alpha+ from pni corporation, the first english and spanish speaking radar/laser detector with a built-in digital compass. The sensoro alpha/alpha+ incorporates the same compass technology used in built-in compasses for gm, ford, and chrysler vehicles, to provide...
Page 4: • U
2 • u ser selectable brightness, language, voice on/off, mute on/off, and volume control • t ext display eight-character text display shows safety warnings, radar alerts, laser alerts, and compass heading • e asy mounting mounts easily to any windshield • p ower connection plugs into your 12-volt li...
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3 identifying parts of the unit radar front laser receiver receiver power cord input jack dim/ mute/ led language voice display button button top laser receiver city/ calibration button volume/off control thumb wheel.
Page 6: Mounting Guidelines
4 mounting guidelines the sensoro alpha/alpha+ can be mounted on your windshield using the bracket provided. • mount on the windshield in a centered location that will not obstruct the view of the driver and is within reach, so the buttons can be easily accessed. • do not mount behind windshield wip...
Page 7: Windshield Mounting
5 windshield mounting 1. Install the suction cups onto the windshield mounting bracket by sliding them into their holes (if not pre- installed). 2. Press the bracket base firmly against the windshield until the suction cups securely take hold. 3. Slide the detector into its slot located on the top b...
Page 8: Power On
6 power on turn the volume/off thumb wheel control on. The sensoro alpha/alpha+ goes through a self test pattern sequence and displays the last mode previously set in memory. Functions and modes volume/on/off use the volume/off thumb wheel, located on the side of the sensoro alpha/alpha+, to turn th...
Page 9: Alert Of Radar Signals.
7 “mute on” will silence the audio alarm for the duration of the existing signal and for any new alert received within 30 seconds of the last signal. Then the unit automatically resets itself to “mute off,” so the next signal threat can be received. “mute off” manually restores the audio alert of ra...
Page 10: Tutorial Mode
8 tutorial mode the sensoro alpha/alpha+ has a tutorial mode intended to familiarize you with the various visual displays and distinct audible alerts the unit performs. Perform the following steps to begin the tutorial mode: 1. Turn the unit off with the volume/off thumb wheel. 2. Press and hold bot...
Page 11: Invisible to Vg-2
9 invisible to vg-2 vg-2, also called the radar detector detector, is an interceptor used by officers to identify vehicles equipped with radar detectors in instances and locations where they are not legal (such as in vehicles over 10,000 pounds or in virginia and washington d.C.). The vg-2 intercept...
Page 12: Instant-On Alert
10 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 x-, k-, or ka-band alerts. An “instant-on” alert signal is not another radar band; it is a means by which an officer triggers the radar gun on a...
Page 13: When to Calibrate
11 the sensoro alpha/alpha+ must be calibrated for accurate heading information. Calibration allows the unit to separate the earth’s field from the magnetic fields generated by your vehicle. Before beginning calibration, the sensoro alpha/alpha+ must be installed in your vehicle in the location you ...
Page 14: One Minute to Complete.
12 calibration should be performed on a level surface. 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 each cir...
Page 15: Fuse Replacement
13 here are some tips to help you care for your sensoro alpha/alpha+: • to deter theft, remove your sensoro alpha/alpha+ from your windshield or dashboard when you leave your vehicle. • avoid extended exposure to direct sunlight. Remove your sensoro alpha/alpha+ from your windshield when your vehicl...
Page 16: Volume/off
14 the sensoro alpha/alpha+ 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 and replace if necessary. • check lighter socket. Clean if dirty. • check your vehicle’s fuse panel (refer to your vehicle’s ...
Page 17: Troubleshooting
15 the sensoro alpha/alpha+ signal is weak. • set the unit to “highway” mode. • make sure the unit is level to the road. • make sure the radar window or the top laser receiver is not obstructed. Move the sensoro alpha/alpha+ if necessary. The sensoro alpha/alpha+ beeps over bumps or when using vehic...
Page 18: Radar
16 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; 24.100 ghz laser...
Page 19: Service And Replacement
17 for fastest service, contact or return your sensoro alpha/ alpha+ to the place of purchase. If you wish to return the unit for replacement or repair to pni corporation, please follow the following procedures: 1. Products returned to pni must be pre-authorized by pni with an rma (return material a...
Page 20: Pni Corporation
18 4. With the issued rma number written on the outside of your package, send your proof of purchase and description of the problem to the following address: pni corporation 5464 skylane boulevard, suite a santa rosa, ca 95403-1084 5. Type or print your name and address where the replacement should ...
Page 21: Warranty Information
19 limited warranties; limitation of liability for sensoro radar detectors, models alpha and alpha+ alpha: pni corporation (“pni”) manufactures its products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in performance and warrants to the original user that this product will be free of ...
Page 22: Warranty Information
20 warranty information this warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser only and may not be transferred or assigned to subsequent owners. In order to validate your warranty, you must provide proof of purchase acceptable to pni together with the product shipped for warranty repair/replacem...
Page 24: Pni Corporation
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