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OPERATION

MANUAL

Talking Radar/Laser Detector with 
Digital Vehicle Compass

11464 R0

3

 1000318 R0

3

Summary of Contents for ZODIAC II

Page 1: ...OPERATION MANUAL Talking Radar Laser Detector with Digital Vehicle Compass 11464 R03 1000318 R03 ...

Page 2: ...Mounting 6 Operation 7 Power Volume Control 7 Brightness Control 8 Voice Alert Language Selection 9 Audio On Off Selection 9 Voice On Off Selection 10 Highway City Mode Selection 11 Compass Calibration 12 Tutorial Mode 14 Care and Maintenance 16 Fuse Replacement 17 Troubleshooting 17 Specifications 19 Service and Replacement 20 Warranty Information 22 ...

Page 3: ...tection against all radar laser bands Alert on all types of radar signals Constant On Instant On and POP signals 360 laser coverage that protects you against laser guns in all directions Undetectable by all radar detector sensing devices used in the USA Patented digital compass that displays 8 cardinal points N NE E SE S SW W NW Dual screens detector display at front and compass periscope display ...

Page 4: ...ions Memory retention on previous user settings Easy to use windshield mounting Manual compass calibration 12V DC input power use the power cord included in the package Package Contents Your SENSORO ZODIAC II package includes the following components The SENSORO ZODIAC II detector 1ea Mounting bracket 1ea Suction cups 3ea Coiled 12V DC power cord 1ea Operation manual 1ea Quick Guide 1ea PACKAGE CO...

Page 5: ...HE PARTS BRACKET SLOT COVER TOP LASER RECEIVER Front Side Back Side COMPASS PERISCOPE DISPLAY DETECTOR DISPLAY RADAR RECEIVER FRONT LASER RECEIVER Top Side CITY CALIBRATE BUTTON DIM LANGUAGE BUTTON MUTE VOICE BUTTON ...

Page 6: ...4 IDENTIFYINGTHE PARTS MOUNTING BRACKET SUCTION CUPS POWER CORD SPEAKER POWER VOLUME CONTROL THUMB WHEEL POWER CORD INPUT JACK Bottom Side Left Side Right Side ...

Page 7: ...view of the driver Do not mount behind windshield wipers metal surfaces ornaments or mirrored sunscreen glass as it will affect radar laser signals Tinted glass does not affect radar laser signal reception Do not mount close to strong stereo speakers as it will affect compass accuracy Conceal the SENSORO ZODIAC II when you leave your vehicle to prevent theft and to minimize the detector s exposure...

Page 8: ...nto the detector where the bracket slot cover was removed 4 Press the bracket base firmly against the windshield until the suction cups securely take hold 5 Bend the angle of the mounting bracket if necessary to adjust for best viewing and detection angle 6 Plug the small connector of the power cord into the 12V DC power input jack located on the side of the detector 7 Plug the power cord adapter ...

Page 9: ...lso use the controller to adjust the volume level by turning it up or down within the range that it does not click OpeningDiagnosis Thedetectorperformsasingle loop of checking and demonstrating its audio visual and voice alert capability for about 3 5 seconds each time it is powered on Voice Preamble While the opening diagnosis is running the voice preamble lets you know which user settings you us...

Page 10: ...t the complete blackout option Once the brightness level is set a corresponding voice message will follow The corresponding voice messages are BRIGHT CLARO or DIM DEBIL or DIMMER MAS DEBIL or DARK OSCURO In Spanish alert mode the corresponding voice messages are spoken in Spanish The factory default mode is Bright When a signal is detected alerts are always displayed in Bright regardless of the br...

Page 11: ...e it will speak only in English and when in Spanish mode only Spanish Audio On Off Selection Press the MUTE button repeatedly for less than 2 seconds each time to toggle between Mute On Audio Off and Mute Off Audio On The factory default mode is Mute Off Mute On is turned on with the voice message of MUTE ON SONIDO DESACTIVADO and Mute Off with MUTE OFF SONIDO ACTIVADO Mute On Off can be used when...

Page 12: ...the previous alert Voice On Off Selection Press and hold the VOICE button MUTE button repeatedly for more than 2 seconds each time to toggle between Voice On and Voice Off The factory default mode is Voice On Voice Off is activated followed by the voice message VOICE OFF VOZ DESACTIVADA and Voice On with the voice message VOICE ON VOZ ACTIVADA Voice alert messages always occur first Audio and visu...

Page 13: ...CITY CIUDAD followed by two beeps The detector detects all radar band X K Ka signals at H1 and C1 while it detects only K and Ka band signals at H2 and C2 Also it detects with full sensitivities at both highway modes and with reduced sensitivities at both city modes It detects laser signals at all times regardless of these highway and city modes H1 detects X K and Ka signals with full sensitivitie...

Page 14: ...ther clockwise until the calibration is completed Perform the calibration on a level surface and following these steps Turn the detector on See Power Volume Control Mount the detector on the windshield in your vehicle See INSTALLING THE DETECTOR Press and hold the CALIBRATE button CITY button until you hear the detector talk and see it flashing the compass LEDs clockwise one after another Drive yo...

Page 15: ... twice The compass screen will indicate which direction your vehicle is pointing Calibration is now complete While the detector is calibrating the front screen will remain completely blacked out When to Calibrate The compass must be calibrated When the detector is used for the first time in a vehicle and When the detector is mounted in a new location Compass Display The compass periscope displays ...

Page 16: ...e detector will demonstrate how it operates when each radar and laser band signal is detected Each time it demonstrates a different band it starts with the corresponding band ID voice messages X BAND BANDA X K BAND BANDA K KA BAND BANDA KA and LASER BAND BANDA LASER followed by the corresponding visual displays and audio tones OPERATION ...

Page 17: ...eration Ka band Instant On or POP signal detected operation Laser band detected operation All LEDs on H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 H C X K Ka L 2 3 4 H C X K Ka L ...

Page 18: ... to indicate the strength of a detected signal The higher the number the stronger the signal When the numbered LEDs are used together with H or C LED they demonstrate the level of the highway or city mode you ve set CAREAND MAINTENANCE Here are some tips to help you care for your SENSORO ZODIAC II To deter theft remove the detector from your windshield when you leave your vehicle Avoid extended ex...

Page 19: ...g do not fly out when you remove the cap Check fuse and replace if necessary Your SENSORO ZODIAC II is designed for reliable service If you encounter a problem however please refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual before making a service call TROUBLESHOOTING The SENSORO ZODIAC II will not power up Make sure that the Power Volume On Off thumb wheel is turned on Check all power cord con...

Page 20: ...to the road Make sure the radar window or the top laser receiver is not obstructed Move the detector if necessary The SENSORO ZODIAC II beeps over bumps or when using vehicle s equipment or electrical accessories such as brakes windshield wipers power windows etc Check power cord for loose connections Vehicle has electrical noise Install a filter capacitor 470µF 35 volt or larger capacitance value...

Page 21: ...1 300 MHz Safety radar 24 100 GHz Laser Receiver type Pulsed laser signal receiver Detector type Digital signal processor pulse width discriminator Optical sensor Dual convex condenser lens and high speed photo diode detector Compass Accuracy 5 degrees Resolution 45 degrees General Temperature range 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Power requirements 12V to 16V DC 350 mA negative ground Dimensions 2 0 H ...

Page 22: ...t be pre authorized by PNI with an RMA return material authorization number marked on the outside of the package Obtain an RMA number by contacting PNI Corporation By phone 1 888 422 6672 toll free in the U S only or at 707 566 2260 By fax 707 566 2261 By e mail sales pnicorp com 2 Provide proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon copy of a sales receipt If you send your origin...

Page 23: ...d be delivered After receipt of your documents and detector a replacement detector will be sent to you Please allow two to three weeks from receipt of your returned product to delivery of your replacement SERVICEAND REPLACEMENT ZODIAC II QJ3 IFS 11428 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer...

Page 24: ...for breach of warranty express or implied shall be that PNI will repair or replace the product and return the product or its replacement to you at no charge provided that you ship the product to PNI at your expense with a description of the defect and subject to the other conditions of this warranty Should the product prove to be irreparable PNI may substitute an equivalent product of the same or ...

Page 25: ...erred 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 replacement Products returned to PNI must be pre authorized by PNI with an RMA return material authorization number marked on the outside of the package Please refer to the Service and Replacement section for PNI Corpor...

Page 26: ... PNI had advance notice of the possibility of any such damages including but not limited to loss of use revenue or profit In no event shall PNl s total liability for all claims regarding the product exceed the price paid for the product PNI neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it any other liabilities Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty...

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