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Menu / Customizable Settings

The RL100 comes with factory default settings on certain
features that we’ve learned are desirable for our customers.
However, we provide you with the option of changing the
settings based on your preferences. 

To access and change any of the 12 selectable preferences:

Press and hold MENU button

for 3 seconds. The voice

will announce “Menu” and the display will read 

*MENU*

Press and release MENU button

to scroll through the 

preferences in the order listed on the following page.
Continue until you reach the option to be changed.

To change setting, 

press and release MUTE button

. Both

the display and voice will announce the change. 

Press and release MENU

to continue scrolling to another

preference.

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Summary of Contents for RL100

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Page 2: ...rformance If your K40 radar detection system does not outperform any other radar detector you ve owned return it within 30 days for a full product credit One year warranty K40 offers a one year repair or replace warranty if your product fails to work properly Offer not valid for speeding ticket violations incurred in school or construction zones or connected with a DUI Register your RL100 online t...

Page 3: ...Receiving Alerts 6 7 Radar Alert Sequence 6 Laser Alert Sequence 7 Non Police Alerts 7 Special Features Functions 8 13 Filter Operation Sensitivity 8 Quiet RideTM 9 Reference Guide 10 11 Mark Location 12 Mute Sounds 12 13 Speed Monitor 13 Menu Customizable Settings 14 15 Troubleshooting Guide 16 Warranty 16 3 ...

Page 4: ...tself on to the bracket to complete the mounting 4 Level the radar detector if necessary by carefully bending the Windshield Mounting Bracket IMPORTANT NOTE Some windshields include a metallic coating that can significantly affect reception of radar signals Consult with your dealer or check your vehicle s owner s manual to determine if your windshield has such a coating Power Connection 1 Plug the...

Page 5: ...seconds a You will hear and see all bands tested Adjust the volume during this test b Upon completion of the sequence scan the screen will display HIGHWAY c After finding available satellites the unit will announce GPS Connected then display GPS 3 You re ready to drive The RL100 will now display filter setting your speed and direction of travel For example if you are driving West at 57 mph and the...

Page 6: ...tes the strength of the signal Each band has its own distinctive beep Volume reduces automatically after 5 seconds The display will provide you band and strength information Radar Alert Examples You are driving 45 mph and a low K Band is detected Visual Alert K 2 45 Audio Alert Voice announces K Band followed by slow beeps As you approach the source you slow to 40 mph and the signal becomes strong...

Page 7: ...nd reports your speed NOTE Unlike radar signal strength from laser remains constant Laser Alert Example You are driving 55 mph and laser is detected Visual Alert LASER 55 Audio Alert Voice announces Laser followed by distinctive audio tone Alerts from non police signals Your RL100 is sensitive enough to detect signals generated by non police equipment such as bank security systems To learn how to ...

Page 8: ...rea in which you are factory default or laser signals at full unfamiliar with the types sensitivity of radar used 2 City The X Band sensitivity is When traveling in an reduced This is because urban area with minimal it is the most common non police radar signals source of non police radar signals K KA and Laser remain at full sensitivity 3 Filter Eliminates X Band detect When traveling in a con io...

Page 9: ...you reach Quiet Ride The display shows Quiet On Press and hold MUTE button for 3 seconds to access speed options Press and release MUTE button to scroll through speed selections With each press speeds between 20 65 MPH are displayed in increments of 5 MPH 20 25 30 etc Stop pressing button when you reach your desired Quiet Ride speed For example if 45 is your desired setting stop pressing when the ...

Page 10: ...into cigarette lighter or other 12v outlet Power Input Jack Insert small end of power cord here Power On Volume Control Wheel Turn on the RL100 unit and adjusts volume of voice tones MENU DIM Button Press and release to change display brightness from bright factory default to dim or dark or press and hold for 3 seconds to enter MENU mode page 14 ...

Page 11: ...ed Monitor function by pressing and holding for 3 seconds page 13 MARK Button Identify and mark specific locations such as construction and school zones to receive alerts page 12 MUTE Button Press and release to mute audio for 15 seconds or the duration of the alert Press and hold for 3 seconds to engage a 2 minute mute pages 12 13 To Set Preferences Both MENU and MUTE buttons are used to change s...

Page 12: ...ress and release MARK button while in that location To remove all currently stored locations Press and hold MARK button for 5 seconds at any time Mute Sounds Using the MUTE button the RL100 provides you two ways to mute audio alerts both voice and tones OPTION 1 Silence all audio after an alert has sounded OPTION 2 Silence all audio for a preset time before any alert occurs Example You may mute so...

Page 13: ... accompanied by the visual display blinking Slow then Down repeatedly The alerts will continue until the vehicle s speed is reduced to below the Speed Monitor setting The factory default setting for Speed Monitor is Off To access and turn on this function Press and hold FILTER button for 3 seconds Press and release MUTE button to select the desired maximum speed for alerts 5 seconds after your spe...

Page 14: ... of the 12 selectable preferences Press and hold MENU button for 3 seconds The voice will announce Menu and the display will read MENU Press and release MENU button to scroll through the preferences in the order listed on the following page Continue until you reach the option to be changed To change setting press and release MUTE button Both the display and voice will announce the change Press and...

Page 15: ...smission signal that does not transmit long enough to gather information needed to issue a speeding ticket 7 Quiet Ride On All audio alerts except for Marked to Alert locations are automatically muted when driving below a preset speed Factory setting is 25 MPH 8 X Band On Enables the detection of X Band radar 9 K Band On Enables the detection of K Band radar 10 KA Band On Enables the detection of ...

Page 16: ...e Determine if your vehicle has to pass through windshield a heated windshield or is covered with a metallic sun screen Check your vehicle s owner s manual or consult with your dealer High concentration of non Use Filter Mode police X band sources see page 8 No visual display or audio unit not receiving power Week or no detection range Erratic or frequent alerts If you have any questions please ca...

Page 17: ...Product subject to one or more of the following patents U S Patents 7 298 248 B2 5 001 777 RE39 038 RE40 653 RE41 905 Other patents pending Learn more at K40 com K40 Electronics 17 ...

Page 18: ...device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation In addition any changes or modifications to this product which are not expressly approved by K40 Electronics in writing could void the user s authority to operate this product ...

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