Controls and Features
Power Button (PWR)
To turn STi MAGNUM on or off, press the
PWR button located on the front left side.
When you turn STi MAGNUM on, it goes
through a sequence of alerts.
If you prefer, you may program your
STi MAGNUM for a shorter power-on
sequence. See the Programming section for
details.
Volume
Press and hold the VOLUME•MUTE
button, (or Mute button on the SmartPlug)
located in the center of the front panel,
to adjust the STi MAGNUM’s alert volume
level. The audio will ramp up and down,
accompanied by a bar-graph on the display.
Once you’ve reached your preferred audio
level, simply release the button.
To change the direction of the audio
ramping (down instead of up or vice versa)
simply release the VOLUME•MUTE button
quickly press and hold it again to change its
direction.
Power-on indication
After STi MAGNUM’s start-up sequence
is complete, the alphanumeric display
will show Highway, AutoScan, City or City
NoX to indicate which sensitivity mode is
selected.
If you prefer, you can select alternate
power-on displays. See the Programming
section for details.
Voice Alerts
The STi MAGNUM provides digital voice
announcements (factory default) for alerts.
If you prefer, you can turn off the voice
announcement feature and have the STi
MAGNUM provide audible tones without
the voice announcement. See programming
section for details.
AutoMute
Your STi MAGNUM has our patented
AutoMute feature. After STi MAGNUM alerts
you to a radar encounter at the volume you
have selected, the AutoMute feature will
automatically reduce the volume to a lower
level. This keeps you informed without the
annoyance of a continuous full-volume
alert.
If you prefer, you can turn the
AutoMute feature off. See the Programming
section for details.
Mute
The VOLUME/MUTE button, located in the
center of the STi MAGNUM’s front panel,
allows you to silence the audio alert during
a radar encounter.
To mute the audio for a single specific
signal, briefly press the VOLUME/MUTE
button. After that radar encounter has
passed, the mute will automatically reset
and the audio will alert you to the next
encounter.
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Sensitivity Button (SENS)
The “SENS” button selects the STi MAGNUM’s
sensitivity mode. We recommend AutoScan
mode for most driving.
Highway Mode (Highway)
In this setting, the STi MAGNUM will detect
all signals at maximum range.
AutoScan Mode (AutoScan)
In this setting the STi MAGNUM’s internal
computer continuously analyzes all
incoming signals and intelligently filters
out unwanted X and K-band false alarms
from automatic door openers and motion
sensors. Full sensitivity is maintained on all
other bands.
City (City STD)
In this setting, X and K-band sensitivity is
further reduced to eliminate unwanted
false alarms in congested urban areas.
City NoX (City NoX)
In this setting, K-band sensitivity is the
same as City STD, however, X-band is
completely turned off.
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Brightness
The STi MAGNUM’s brightness is controlled
by a sensor located behind the front display
lens. This sensor will automatically adjust
the display and backlit buttons based on
the ambient light in your vehicle. If you
prefer, you can select a fixed brightness
level, including Full Dark Mode. See the
programming section for details.
SmartPlug
SmartPlug is a special power
cord that has a power-on
indicator, a bright alert light
that warns of radar or laser, and
a convenient mute button right on the plug.
It’s the perfect addition for any vehicle
where reaching the detector mute button
on the windshield is a stretch. And for
discreet night driving, put STi MAGNUM in
the Dark Mode, and use the SmartPlug for
your visual alerts. Other cars won’t know
you have a detector.
WARNING:
Do not use the STi MAGNUM
City NoX mode unless you are
absolutely certain that there are no
traffic radar guns using X-band in your
area.
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