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Table of Contents

 

Mounting and Powering the Platinum100  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 

Mounting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

Wake-Up Sequence  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 
Receiving Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 

Radar Alert Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 
Laser Alert Sequence  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 
Laser Defuser Compatible  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 
Laser Defuser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 
Manual Laser Defuser Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 
Alerts from Non-Police Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 
K-Band Filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 
Traffic Sensor Filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 
MultaRadar (MRCD/CT) Photo Radar  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 
Auto Volume  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 

OLED Display Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 

Display Color  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 
Display Mode and Alert Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 
Dim Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-20 

Highway|City|Filter|Auto  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 
K-Band Narrow|Wide|Extended  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14 
Ka-Band Narrow|Wide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 
Ka-Band Filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 
Quiet Ride  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 
Mute Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 

Platinum 100 Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Mark to Mute   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 
Mark to Alert  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20 
Speed Monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

 

Customizable Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-23 
Add-On Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 
Wireless Remote Control Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 
Troubleshooting Guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 
Warranty/Guarantees  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 
Our Promise  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 

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Summary of Contents for Platinum100

Page 1: ...Photo Radar 9 Auto Volume 9 OLED Display Overview 10 12 Display Color 10 Display Mode and Alert Options 10 11 Dim Settings 12 Special Features 13 20 Highway City Filter Auto 13 K Band Narrow Wide Extended 13 14 Ka Band Narrow Wide 14 Ka Band Filter 14 Quiet Ride 14 15 Mute Functions 15 Platinum 100 Overview 16 17 Mark to Mute 18 Mark to Alert 19 20 Speed Monitor 20 Customizable Settings 21 23 Add ...

Page 2: ...1 00 Mounting Instructions To help ensure that your K40 functions properly and offers maximum protection please follow these mounting instructions 1 Clean the area of the windshield where the K40 will be mounted 2 Attach the supplied Windshield Mount near the center of your vehicle s windshield by latching it firmly with the tension lever a Slide unit onto the bracket until you hear a click to com...

Page 3: ...ay shows LASER and reports your speed NOTE Unlike radar signal strength from laser remains constant A voice announces Laser this assumes the factory default Voice On setting has not been changed You will then hear a distinctive and urgent audio tone Laser Defuser Compatible sold separately Externally mounted K40 Laser Defuser transponders can con nect to the Platinum100 to combat police laser guns...

Page 4: ...s to Receive Only mode for 30 seconds Alert Tones standard laser alert tone for five seconds Drops to a lower laser alert pitch tone in Receive Only mode The Laser Defuser will only detect police laser No jam ming signal will be emitted Alert Tone lower pitch laser alert tone Gives you time to reduce speed Officer will then be able to obtain speed to eliminate the suspicion of jamming where use of...

Page 5: ...hree available strength of signal bars that use the center section only All Threat Mode Displays all alerts and the signal strength of each alert in the area The strongest signal will appear in the center of the display and the other threats will appear on the right 3 bar alert is default if All Threat Mode is chosen DIM MENU DIM MENU SPEED BLANK or CLOCK COMPASS VOLTAGE ALL THREAT 40 SW STATIC DE...

Page 6: ...ng situations FILTER SM 1 Highway factory default 2 City Settings Sensitivity Recommended Use Maximum range and sensi tivity on all North American police radar signals X K and Ka Band Decreases range and sensi tivity on X K and Ka Bands For highway travel or in any area in which you are unfa miliar with the types of radar used When traveling in an urban area with minimal non police radar signals 3...

Page 7: ... mph in 5 mph increments or 10 120 kph in 10 kph increments The display greys the alert received when driving under the chosen Quiet Ride setting The factory default setting for Quiet Ride is 20 mph 30 kph Activating Adjusting Quiet Ride Press and release button to activate the Quiet Ride menu Voice will announce the current setting e g Quiet Ride 20 or the current speed setting Press and release ...

Page 8: ...9 MUTE Button Press and release to mute audio for 30 seconds or the duration of the alert Press and hold for 3 seconds to engage a 5 minute mute page 15 Speaker Alerts delivered via voice and tones FILTER SM Button Press and release to select level of alert sensitivity page 13 Press and hold to select a Speed Monitor setting page 20 DIM MENU Button Press and release to adjust display brightness pa...

Page 9: ... mute any station ary radar band laser alert from a non police source e g an automatic door in a specific GPS location Using Mark to Mute Press and release button to mute a specific radar band laser alert A signal must be present in order to mark a location for mute A voice announces that a specific radar band laser alert has been muted e g K Muted You will no longer receive audible alerts for the...

Page 10: ...its a continuous Bing Bong tone ac companied by the visual display Slow Down The alerts will continue until the vehicle s speed is reduced to below the Speed Monitor setting FILTER SM MARK Customizable Settings To change the factory preset features and customize your Platinum100 for the way you drive follow the instructions below or call a K40 Consultant at 800 323 5608 To change settings Press an...

Page 11: ...andard 5 second sequence Sequence Long Wake Up Short uses an abbreviated sequence Wake Up Silent display only no audible 4 Auto Volume On Automatically reduces volume every 3 seconds 5 Display Color White Choose white red blue amber or green accents for OLED display 6 Display Mode Speed Speed Compass Speed Voltage Compass Speed All Threat on left and right of display 7 Alert Display 5 Bar 5 bar or...

Page 12: ...n of the alert Press and hold for 3 seconds to engage Extended Mute Press to automati cally put Laser De fuser in Receive Only mode duing a police laser alert MARK TO ALERT Press and release to mark specific points of interest Press and release to select level of radar detector sensitivity Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter Speed Monitor menu UP Press and release to increase volume Use to scrol...

Page 13: ... any photo radar laser and or any tickets issued that do not accumulate demerit points 26 27 Troubleshooting Guide Power not inserted Confirm power cord is in properly serted into opening clos est to windshield with the center pin Blown fuse in power cord Replace fuse with 2 amp 250 Volt F2AL fuse 12V outlet not clean or Consult your K40 dealer negatively grounded Defective fuse or electrical Cons...

Page 14: ...sonalized direct 24 7 customer support and going the extra mile with product selection and usage assistance in step with individual needs to achieve the most dependable radar detection performance and success 28 FCC ID W75 D Y10 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Oper ation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device...

Page 15: ...t we pay for it That s right guaranteed Whether you are a first time customer or a lifelong friend we sincerely appreciate your confidence We ll always go that extra mile to provide you with what s new and the latest in leading edge radar and laser technology Our products are detailed and customized to specifically serve the needs of every vehicle and driver We promise you that there never is a co...

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