Sensoro Traveller II Radar Detector
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1. Top Radar Receiver Front Laser Receiver Back HCXKkL2 48 1 LED Display Front IDENTIFYING PARTS OF THE UNIT Power Cord Input Jack Mounting Slots Auxiliary Audio Jack Volume Control Thumb Wheel Mounting Slots C Suction cups g Bumper Fuse Power cord PRE OPERATING INFORMATION You can use the SENSORO TRAVELLER II with your hands free ear piece or amplified speakers by connecting your ear piece or speakers to the auxiliary audio jack of the unit You must have an ear piece or speakers with a 2 5mm 10 plug If you have an ear piece or speakers with different sized plug use a 2 5mm adapter between the plug and the jack Please note that we do not provide ear pieces speakers or 2 5mm adapters The SENSORO TRAVELLER II is designed to operate on two AA alkaline batteries To ensure maximum performance we advise that you should not use other battery types You may use AA alkaline rechargeable batteries However the resulting battery life will be extremelly short because of characteristics of rechargeable batteries Do not leave the SENSORO TRAVELLER exposed to extreme heat like strong sunlight It can damage the unit and battery Battery installation 1 Remove the battery compartment door at the bottom of the unit when the unit is powered off 2 Remove any old batteries both batteries must be replaced at the same time 3 Press down two fr2. PRE OPERATING INFORMATION Always keep the power cord included in the package at the glove compartment of your vehicle and connect power to the SENSORO TRAVELLER II from your vehicle until you replace old batteries This way you can drive with the SENSORO TRAVELLER II always on Auto power off In the event that you forget to turn off the SENSORO TRAVELLER II when you leave your vehicle the SENSORO TRAVELLERII has an automatic power off feature to conserve battery life The SENSORO TRAVELLER II will automatically shut off when no signals are detected for approximately 45 minutes An obtrusive audio and visual warning will confirm that the auto power off is about to happen You can cancel auto power off by pressing any button while the audio and visual warning is being displayed Turn off the SENSORO TRAVELLER II whenever you leave your vehicle Even a weak signal can cause the SENSORO TRAVELLER II to remain on and drain your batteries INSTALLING THE UNIT Mounting guidelines The SENSORO TRAVELLER II can be mounted on your windshield using the mounting bracket included in the package 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 wipers metal surfaces ornaments or mirrored sunscreen glass as these affect radar laser signals Tinted glass does not af
3. other radar detectors in close proximity may falsely alert your detector To reduce false alerts the SENSORO TRAVELLER II has four city filtering settings Each move from highway to city 1 city 1 to city 2 city 2 to city 3 will give you the rejection of X band alarms by approximately 20 11 RADAR OPERATION A City 4 will have the SENSORO TRAVELLER II not report X band radar signals at all For best protection from all radar bands always drive in highway mode However for maximizing your battery life with best protection from K and Ka band drive in city 4 mode Language selection English and Spanish modes Press the LANGUAGE button repeatedly for more than two seconds to toggle between English and Spanish mode You can always choose either English or Spanish mode for your voice alert system Voice on off selection voice mode Press the VOICE button repeatedly for more than two seconds to toggle between voice on voice off and X Band voice off When you drive with voice off or X Band voice off you will not be alerted by corresponding voice messages but you can extend your battery life as much as the expected power saving for rejected voice reports Tutorial mode The SENSORO TRAVELLER II 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 Press
4. extremely low power consuming circuitry to ensure top class performance and satisfactory battery power management liu res PROTECTION against all radar bands X K and superwide Ka 360 LASER COVERAGE against all laser guns INVISIBLE to VG 2 radar detector sensing device THREE SEPARATE CITY MODES C C2 and C3 in addition to highway mode to virtually eliminate false radar alerts ADDITIONAL CITY MODE C4 to delete X band reports and eliminate most false radar alerts USER SELECTABLE brightness and mute on off USER SELECTABLE voice alert language and voice on off SEPARATE POWER on off button and volume control wheel LED BACKLIT text display TUTORIAL MODE to demonstrate operations MEMORY to retain previously set operational modes after power off CORDLESS POWER connection two AA batteries included CORDED POWER connection into 12 volt car lighter socket power cord included BILINGUAL voice alerts in English and Spanish 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Your SENSORO TRAVELLERII package includes the following components The SENSORO TRAVELLER II talking cordless radar laser detector Two AA batteries Coiled 12 volt DC power cord Windshield mounting bracket with suction cups two each and bumper Operation manual IDENTIFYING PARTS OF THE UNIT Top Laser Receiver Mounting Guide POWER Button CITY TUTORIAL Button MUTE VOICE Button DIM LANGUAGE Button
5. FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR 2 THAT USE OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED AND ERROR FREE PNI shall have no liability for any indirect or speculative damages including but not limited to consequential incidental and special damages relating to the use of or inability to use this product whether arising out of contract negligence tort or under any warranty theory or for infringement of any other party s intellectual property rights irrespective of whether 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 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 do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you 22 NOTES 23 NOTES 24 PNI Corporation www pnicorp com 11429 R04
6. Move the SENSORO TRAVELLER II if necessary 17 SPECIFICATIONS Radar Receiver type Antenna type Detector type Frequency operation Laser Receiver type Detector type Optical sensor General Temperature range Power requirements Dimensions Weight Dual conversion superheterodyne Linear polarized self contained Scanning frequency discriminator 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 Pulsed laser signal receiver Digital signal processor pulse width discriminator Dual convex condenser lens and high speed photo diode detector 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C 12V to 16V DC 120 mA negative ground or two AA alkaline batteries 1 30 H x 3 31 W x 4 50 L 5 50 ounces with two AA alkaline batteries Specifications are typical individual units may vary Specifications are subject to change without notice Performance may vary with driving behaviors and driving environments 18 SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT For fastest service contact or return your SENSORO TRAVELLER II 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 authorization number marked on the outside of the package Obtain an RMA number
7. To check or replace the fuse slowly and carefully unscrew the tip of the plug making sure the spring and silver tip located inside the plug do not fly out when you remove the cap Check fuse and replace if necessary Your SENSORO TRAVELLERII is designed for reliable service However if you encounter a problem refer to the Troubleshooting section that follows before making a service call 15 TROUBLESHOOTING The SENSORO TRAVELLER II does not power up when powered from batteries Check and replace batteries The SENSORO TRAVELLER II does not power up when powered from the vehicle 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 manual The SENSORO TRAVELLER II did not alert when passing an officer Not all police cars have radar laser detectors or it may not be in use at that time The SENSORO TRAVELLER II shows erratic or frequent alerts Use one of the city modes 16 TROUBLESHOOTING The SENSORO TRAVELLER II shows partial or no display Disengage dim mode and set the unit to bright display The SENSORO TRAVELLER II does not give alerts early enough Setthe unit to highway mode Make sure the unit is level to the road Make sure the radar window and the top laser receiver are not obstructed
8. and hold the TUTORIAL button for more than two seconds and the SENSORO TRAVELLER enters the tutorial mode after it beeps and displays in the following order 12 RADAR OPERATION gt lt S 2 a a c Q c a o 3 S o xx N 2 x 4 K band detected operation Ka band detected operation Laser band detected operation All LEDs on HCXKKaL234 A The numbered LEDs are called signal strength meters when they are used to indicate how strong a signal being detected is As a signal strength meter they are always displayed together with a radar band LED X K or Ka The higher the number the stronger the radar signal When the numbered LEDs blink together with C LED they indicate the level of the city mode yow ve set 13 RADAR OPERATION 2 Press any button to exit the all LEDs on status that is the end of tutorial mode Your SENSORO TRAVELLER II uses the same audio alarms and visual displays as for the tutorial mode when it detects signals and reports alerts Invisible to radar detector detectors VG 2 the radar detector detector is the interceptor used by law enforcement 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 interceptors work by detecting emissions g
9. 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 returns pnicorp com 2 Provide a proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon copy of a sales receipt If you send your original receipt it cannot be returned Proof of purchase must show printed date of purchase model number and place of purchase Once you have acquired an RMA number pack the unit securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material and box Be sure to send the entire product 3 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or First Class Mail to avoid loss in transit 19 SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT 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 133 Aviation Boulevard Suite 101 Santa Rosa CA 95403 1077 5 Type or print your name and address where the replacement should be delivered After receipt of your documents and unit a replacement unit will be sent to you The unit will be automatically replaced and not repaired Please allow two to three weeks from receipt of your returned product to delivery of your replacement FC Traveller Il Series QJ3 IFS 11477 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is s
10. OPERATION MANUAL MAR 2 342 SENS QRO TRAVELLER Il A O Q CONTENTS Package contents Identifying parts of the unit Pre operating information reete Battery installation oua acaso ao lores dii ionis Low battery life indication AUTO eet d be avec CH eu E Installing the unit eese Mounting guidelines Windshield mounting eerte Radar Operation isssssacsssuenenasieisonsansssnensssniensontananeneksen 10 Power on Functions and MOE Sii ira 10 Invisible to radar detector detectors 14 Band identification esistente 14 Care and maintenance eerte 15 Fuse replacement sesisssissssssiscscisasisarsssessesiseadoensssicoasasasons 15 Troubleshooting sisecicscssssccsssessescsescsrsascssisisesciesconsascseassees 16 Specifications zuessssnenenensnnensnensnenennnnensnennnennnnensnsnonenennnnenenee 18 Service and replacement Warranty information eeeeeee eere entente 21 CONGRATULATIONS You have acquired the SENSORO TRAVELLER II from PNI Corporation the first cordless radar laser detector speaking in English and Spanish The SENSORO TRAVELLER II incorporates the advanced new antenna technology and
11. econds each time to toggle between the three levels of brightness modes bright dim and dark Dim mode reduces the brightness of the display When a signal is detected alerts are displayed in full brightness regardless of dim mode Then the display returns to the previously selected dim setting Mute on off selection mute mode Press the MUTE button repeatedly for less than two seconds each time to toggle between mute on and mute off A Only audio alerts are not reported in mute mode Visual and voice alerts are still provided in mute mode Mute on can t be selected while voice off or X Band voice off is activated 10 RADAR OPERATION Highway city mode selection Press the CITY button repeatedly for less than two seconds each time to toggle through five signal sensitivity modes They are highway city 1 city 2 city 3 and city 4 Each mode is indicated by blinking or LED with or without a numbered LED For city 2 3 and 4 modes the SENSORO TRAVELLER II takes turns blinking C LED and a numbered LED all together 3 times and keeps blinking C LED alone See following illustrations Highway mode gt CID City 1 mode TD City 2 mode GNE City 3 mode ED City 4 mode ICO A X band occupied by police radar is also shared for other uses such as automatic door openers like the ones used at supermarkets burglar alarms terrestrial microwave emission and other devices In addition
12. enerated by radar detectors within a certain frequency range The SENSORO TRAVELLER II operates on a frequency outside of this range So it s invisible to as well as undetectable by the radar detector sensing device Band identification The SENSORO TRAVELLER II notifies you of the type of signal it receives X K Ka and Laser by using different audio visual and voice alerts for each band When an instant on monitoring signal is detected the instant on audio alert is activated first and the display shows X K or Ka band alerts An instant on alert signal is not another radar band but is a means by which an officer triggers the radar gun on and off in usually less than two seconds 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Here are some tips to help you care for your SENSORO TRAVELLER II To deter theft remove your SENSORO TRAVELLER II from your windshield when you leave your vehicle Avoid extended exposure to direct sunlight Remove your SENSORO TRAVELLER II from your windshield when your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time On hot days the temperature inside your vehicle can reach levels that could damage your SENSORO TRAVELLER II Do not expose the SENSORO TRAVELLER II to rain moisture spray cleaners or liquids that could damage the internal circuitry of the detector Fuse replacement The lighter socket adapter of the power cord has a replaceable 2 Amp SAG fuse located below the silver tip
13. esh AA alkaline batteries into place observing the polarity indication inside the battery compartment 4 Replace the battery compartment door 5 Turn the unit on to verify correct battery installation 5 PRE OPERATING INFORMATION Battery life The SENSORO TRAVELLER II can provide approximately 30 40 hours of battery life from two AA alkaline batteries Battery life is affected by many variables like the conditions and brand of battery the ambient temperature the number and strength of engaged signals the duration of reported alerts the user interface mode you select etc The approximate battery life we quote is based on our aging tests in a shielded laboratory Your specific conditions and the way you use the SENSORO TRAVELLER II will result in different battery life The SENSORO TRAVELLERII provides voice announcements when function buttons are used so that you can know which function was actually activated However for the purpose of extended battery life the SENSORO TRAVELLER was designed to give voice announcements only for the secondary functions language voice and tutorial of each button which will be less frequently used than the primary functions city dim and mute Low battery life indication The SENSORO TRAVELLER II has a separate low battery indication LED It intermittently blinks with warning alarms from the moment when there is about two to four hours of remaining battery life
14. fect radar laser signal reception A Conceal the SENSORO TRAVELLER when you leave your vehicle to prevent theft and to minimize the unit s exposure to extreme temperatures which can temporarily impair performance INSTALLING THE UNIT Windshield mounting 1 Install the suction cups and bumper onto the windshield mounting bracket by sliding them into their holes if not pre installed Press the bracket base firmly against the windshield until the suction cups securely take hold Slide the unit up to the bracket until the bracket arms click into the slots on both sides of the unit Dashboard Bend the angle of the windshield mounting bracket if necessary to adjust for best viewing and detection angle When you want to connect power from your vehicle plug the small connector of the power cord into the 12 volt DC power input jack located on the side of the detector Plug the large adapter of the power cord into the lighter socket of your vehicle 9 RADAR OPERATION Power on Press the POWER button The SENSORO TRAVELLER II goes through a self diagnosis sequence and displays the last mode previously set in memory Functions and modes Volume control Use the volume thumb wheel located on the side of the SENSORO TRAVELLER II to adjust volume level Display brightness control dim mode Press the DIM button repeatedly for less than two s
15. same or similar style and of a value not in excess of the original purchase price of your instrument PNI warrants the repaired or replacement product to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the same terms as the product originally purchased This warranty will be void if the products serial number or other identification marks have been defaced damaged or removed This warranty does not cover wear and tear due to normal use or damage to the product as the result of improper usage neglect of care alteration accident or unauthorized repair nor does this warranty apply to the battery necessary to operate the product 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 replacement 21 WARRANTY INFORMATION 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 Corporation contact information THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF AND PNI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN FACT OR IN LAW WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO 1 THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS
16. ubject to the following two conditions 1 This 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 PNI Corporation in writing could void the user s authority to operate this product 20 WARRANTY INFORMATION LIMITED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF LIABILITY For Sensoro radar detectors model Traveller Il 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 defects in workmanship and materials for one 1 year from the date of purchase This warranty does not cover wear and tear due to normal use or damage to the product as the result of improper usage neglect of care alteration accident or unauthorized repair If the product is found by PNI to be defective PNI s entire liability and your exclusive remedy for breach of warranty 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
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