Radenso RC M Installation Manual

Professional Installation Recommended . . . . . . . . . 3 Best Installation Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 RC M CPU Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Front Radar Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AL Priority CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AL Priority Front Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 GPS Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Display and Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Rear Radar Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 AL Priority Rear Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Software Updates Updating RC M Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Updating the AL Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Functionality Using your RC M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 Troubleshooting Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 Support and Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Weatherproof radar antenna Universal mountin brackets with stainless steel Hardware 6-foot cable with waterproof connector 10-foot extension cable • • • • • B. GPS Antenna Weatherproof, magnetic mount GPS antenna • C. CPU Central CPU that all modules plug in to Connects to 12v power and ground • • D. Display and Control Module Magnetically detachable display/control pad Flush-mountable base station Mounting hardware and adhesive pads Micro USB cable to display • • • • E. USB Flash Drive USB flash drive allows firmware updates • F. USB Extension Cable USB extension cable allows easy access to USB ports for firmware updates • A A A A A G G C C D E B F G. External Speaker External speaker provides loud, clear audio alert tones •

Defense Kit (optional) Two individual AL Priority laser sensors • Rear Radar Antenna (optional) Weatherproof radar antenna Universal mounting brackets with stainless steel Hardware 6-foot cable with waterproof connector 10-foot extension cable • • • • • RC M AL Priority Laser Defense Kit (optional) Three individual AL Priority laser sensors AL Priority CPU Radenso RC M bridge cable • • • All intellectual property incorporated in AL PRIOR- ITY product is reserved to its legal proprietor. Patents: US 8,309,926; EP2277060; AUS 2008355569; US 8,786,490; CA2939856A1, US 9,500,744 and others. Industrial designs: DM 079630-0001. Trademarks: US3222340, US4123648, US4280659, AUS1423337, EM- 1073712, EM 1140797, CN 1140797, AUS153306, and others. Please Note: additional accessories

Professional Installation Recommended WARNING: It is recommended that you have a profes- sional install your new Radenso RC M. To properly install this system requires exten- sive experience with automotive electronics. If you are unfamiliar with 12v electronics, many authorized dealers can install your Radenso RC M system for you. Attempting to install this product without expertise in automotive electronics may cause personal injury or damage do your vehicle. The mounting location of your radar anten- nas and laser sensors is absolutely critical to determining the ultimate performance of your installation. The best performance will always be given with a direct line of sight and a clear view of the road. Technically, radar waves can pass through certain types of plastic, so it is acceptable in certain cases to mount the radar antenna behind a bumper or grill. However, maximum performance will always be achieved with nothing physically blocking the radar antenna. Laser is different than radar - it MUST have a clear line of sight. Since laser is light based, system performance is heavily dependent on an unobstructed view with level, square mounting. Please see further details in the “AL Priority Best Practices” section of the manual. Before beginning your installation, please review these tips to ensure a trouble-free installation: Determine the best location for the front and rear radar antenna. For the front antenna, the best location is typically mounted horizontally in the slat of the grill of the vehicle, or alternately mount- ed behind a flat section of the plastic bumper. DO NOT mount a radar antenna behind metal - performance will be seriously compromised. It is usually possible to find an accessible interior entry point for the radar wiring in the vehicle’s firewall. Look where the steering column passes through the fire- wall for an unused grommet or hole that might be convenient for passing wiring through. Rear entry points can be more challenging to find, but include gaskets behind license plates, backup cameras, and near tail light wiring gaskets. In some rare cases, it may be that no easi- ly accessible interior entry points exist. In this scenario, a hole will need to be drilled through the firewall. If drilling a hole, please ensure that the hole is grommeted afterwards with a soft rubber grommet. This will prevent undue wear on the wires. Cables coming into the car from rear-mounted antennas and sensors can usually be routed through the trunk/hatch compartment and concealed under trim panels. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Front Radar Receiver AL Priority CPU AL Priority Front Sensors Install the CPU under the dash using the supplied zip ties or 3M Adhesive Tape NOTE: Do not mount the CPU inside the vehicle’s engine compartment. It is not weather-sealed. Plug in the power harness to the CPU (it is the only wire with a plug that will phys- ically fit), and connect the black wire (-) to ground, and the red wire to a switched 12-volt power supply. It is highly recom- mended to wire the CPU to a 12v power source that is turns on and off along with the car’s ignition. Connecting directly to the battery may drain the vehicle’s battery. The cables for the front and rear radar antennas, front and rear AL Priority sen- sors, GPS antenna, RC M display, and AL Priority bridge box all plug into the CPU. It is recommended that after the interface is installed and connected to power, all other components are plugged in and tested for proper operation before com- pleting the installation. 1. 2. 3. 4. Determine the best location for the front radar antenna. Typically, the best location is behind a flat portion of the plastic bumper. Alternately, the antenna can be mounted behind the grill. Using the included stainless steel bolts and nuts, secure the antenna to the in- cluded black metal mounting plate. Using the included hardware, secure the mounting plate/antenna assembly to a suitable structure on the car. You can use self tapping screws, or bolts with matching nuts. 1. 2. 3. Route the cable from the antenna through a safe location under the hood, and plug it into the matching extension cord. The next step is to pass the extension cord through the firewall and into the cabin of the vehicle. Locate a suitable entry point (usually an unused grommet) and slide the cable gently through the opening and into the interior. Plug the cable into the RC M CPU. 4. 5. 6. Install the AL Priority CPU under the dash in a location that is close to the RC M CPU using the supplied zip ties or 3M Adhesive Tape. Plug in the included bridge cable to the AL Priority CPU, and then plug the other end into the RC M CPU. Plug the AL Priority CPU power harness into the port marked “power,” and connect the black wire to ground and the red wire to a 12v power source. 1. 2. 3. It is absolutely critical that the AL Priority sensors be installed properly; since laser is line of sight, if the sensors are obscured they will not be able to defend against a laser encounter. The sensors MUST be installed IN FRONT of any grilles, plastic, mesh, or other materials. They must have a clear and unobstructed view of the road. Sensors must be installed level, perpendicu- lar to the road surface. They must be point- ed straight ahead and not toed in or out. 1. 2. 3.

Three sensors are provided; for a proper in- stallation, visually section the front bumper of the car into three equal sections. Each sensor should be responsible for covering approximately one third of the bumper area. Sensors can be mounted to the vehicle in one of two ways - with the included snap-in brackets, or with 3M tape. If the area on your bumper where you are mounting the AL Priority sensors is already perfectly level, you may opt to use 3M tape to stick the sensors directly to the bumper. If your mounting location is not level, use the bendable metal brackets to attach the AL Priority sensors. Use the included bubble level to dou- ble-check the quality of your installation. Ensure the AL Priority sensors are level, pointed straight ahead, and are not toed in or out. Route the wires through the same firewall pass-through that you previously ran the RC M front antenna wires through. Plug the sensors into the AL Priority Bridge box. The middle AL Priority sensor MUST be plugged into the F2 port on the ALP Bridge Box, the left and the right sensors can be plugged into the F1 and F3 ports. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The Display and Control Module on the RC M is designed with two components - a flush-mountable base that provides power, and a magnetically removable display/button module that can function as a kill switch for the entire system. It is important to mount the display in a location that is both easy to see and touch while driving. The power base of the display can be either flush mounted or attached to a surface with 3M adhesive tape. It is important that the base be mounted securely so when the user removes the magnetic display, the base station does not get removed as well. If flush mounting the display, be sure to protect the area being cut with masking tape, and to provide provisions for the USB cord to pass through the opening and into the area where the RC M CPU is located. Plug the USB end of the display cable into the base of the display module, and carefully route the other end back to the RC M CPU. Plug the cable into the port marked “Display.” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The GPS antenna requires a clear view of the sky to work ideally, but it can also be mounted behind plastic such as the under- side of the top of the dashboard. Other locations include on top of the dashboard with 3M tape, on the back of the rear deck lid, or magnetically mounted on the roof. After mounting the GPS antenna, carefully route the wire back to the RC M CPU and plug it into the port labeled “GPS.” 1. 2.

Rear AL Priority Laser Sensors After installation is complete, please proceed to the next section to update the software on the RC M and ALP. YOU MUST UPDATE SOFTWARE BEFORE USE! Follow the same installation instructions as for the front radar antenna, but with the rear antenna oriented to point out the rear of the vehicle. 1. Follow the same installation instructions as for the front AL Priority Sensors, but with the sensors oriented to point out the rear of the vehicle. As with the front sensors, they MUST be installed on the exterior of the vehi- cle, level with the ground, and pointed straight to the rear of the vehicle - not toed in our out horizontally. 1. 2.

Before powering on your device for the first time, we will be preparing to update the firmware on the RC M CPU and the ALP CPU (if present). Updating the firmware is man- datory before use. The firmware update process is similar for both control units - we will be downloading firmware files from a website, placing them on a USB flash drive, and then plugging them into the control units. Once powered on, the control units will recognize the firmware files are present and automatically begin updating. Click “upload and verify” and a box will pop up offering two download options - “Download all in one ZIP archive,” or “Download files individually.” Click on the blue download icon next to the “Download all in one ZIP archive” text to download your firmware update. When the download is complete, unzip all files in the archive to the USB Flash Drive. Remove the flash drive from your com- puter and plug it into the RC M CPU’s USB port. Power on the RC M system while the USB flash drive is still plugged in. The RC M will automatically recognize the software update file and begin the update process. You will see several status messages on the screen as the unit cycles through updating the various modules (display, front antenna, rear an- tenna, etc). Once the firmware update is complete, the unit will reboot. Manually power the RC M off and back on. Once the RC M boots back up, the update process is complete. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Take the included USB flash drive and plug it into a computer. Either Mac or PC is fine. Point your browser to www.radenso. com/pages/firmware. In the center of the page, you will see text that says “Or click here for man- ual serial number input.” Click on the text”here” to go to the serial number entry page. Enter the serial number of the RC M CPU into the “serial number” box. The serial number is just the last five digits of the sticker on the back of the CPU. For example, if the sticker reads “RR007 63148” than the correct numbers to enter are, “63148” For the drop-down boxes that say “front radar” and “rear radar” select HDM+ for the front, and do the same for rear if a rear antenna is present. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Take the included USB flash drive and plug it back into your computer. Delete any existing files on it so you are start- ing with a blank flash drive. Point your web browser to www.alpup- date.com and click on “I agree” to accept the Terms of Use. You will see the option “Configure” in large text on the left side of the page. Click on the blue “Enter” button to enter the configuration file setup. Select “North America” under the region drop-down. This will take you to a page with several options. By default, the AL Priority system is shipped in parking sensor only mode. If you wish to enable laser defense, you must choose the “PDC & LID” option. Choosing “PDC & LID” will present sever- al more options below. Leave every- thing default except for “LID” time. This must be set to “Unlimited.” Click “Save & download” to download your configuration file. Move this file to the USB flash drive. Point a new browser window back to www.alpupdate.com. This time, click on the blue “Enter” button under the “Firm- ware upgrade” text. Enter the serial number of your ALP control unit (found on a sticker on the back of the unit) enter the prompt, and press “OK.” You will be prompted to answer a sim- ple math problem as proof that you are human and not a bot. Solve the problem and hit “Press to Download.” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A firmware file will be downloaded to your computer. Move this file onto the USB flash drive. The flash drive should now have two files on it; the config file as well as the firmware file. Remove the flash drive from your com- puter and plug it into the AL Priority CPU unit’s USB port. Make sure the RC M and ALP are both powered off when you plug it in. Turn on the RC M system and wait sever- al seconds. The RC M will automatically recognize that the ALP has the firmware update flash drive plugged in, and the CPU will begin updating. Once the ALP has finished updating, the RC M display will give you a message indicating that the process has finished. Remove the flash drive from the ALP control unit and manually power off the RC M system. Power the RC M system back on and the process is complete. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

The Radenso RC M has an easy to use interface. The removable, magnetic display has five buttons - each with dual function- ality depending on the length of the button press, and whether or not the user is in the settings menu. A. Power Button Short Press: (When no radar signal is re- ceived): Enter settings menu. (When radar signal is presently being re- ceived): Mutes the RC M Long Press: Power on/off Function once in menu: Advance to next menu setting B. Brightness Button Short Press: Adjusts brightness, toggles SmartDark mode, which keeps the display blank until alert is received, except for a single moving “status” pixel Long Press: GPS Lockout Function once in menu: Advances cursor within sub-menu C. Driving Mode Button Short Press: Changes current driving mode Long Press: Stores user GPS point of interest Function once in menu: Saves and exits menu D. Volume Down Button Short Press: Reduces RC M volume Long Press: N/A Function once in menu: Lowers numerical value E. Volume Up Button Short Press: Raises RC M volume Long Press: N/A Function once in menu: Raises numerical value A C B D E

Front Radar On Default setting: on Recommended setting: on All setting options: off, on Description: Front radar antenna enabled or disabled Rear Radar On Default setting: on Recommended setting: on All setting options: off, on Description: Rear radar antenna enabled or disabled Highway Default setting: Highway Recommended setting: AutoCity All setting options: AutoCity, Highway, City Description: Default driving mode when the RC M is powered up AutoCity Speed Limit Default setting: 30 mph / 60 mph Recommended setting: 30 mph / 60 mph All setting options: n/a Description: Low speed threshold beneath which K and X band signals will automatical- ly mute / High speed threshold past which detector is automatically set to maximum sensitivity City Level Front Antenna Default setting: X 4, K 2, Ka 0 Recommended setting: X 4, K 2, Ka 0 All setting options: 0-9 for each band Description: This setting allows the user to individually control sensitivity to each radar band for the front antenna while the detec- tor is in City or AutoCity mode. The numbers represent the amount of signal attenuation; 0 is no attenuation, 9 is maximum attenua- tion City Level Rear Antenna Default setting: X 4, K 2, Ka 0 Recommended setting: X 4, K 2, Ka 0 All setting options: 0-9 for each band Description: This setting allows the user to individually control sensitivity on each radar band for the rear antenna while the detector is in City or AutoCity mode. The numbers represent the amount of signal attenuation: 0 is no attenuation, 9 is maximum attenua- tion. Front X Band Default setting: off Recommended setting: on All setting options: off, on Description: X band for front antenna en- abled or disabled Front K Band Default setting: on Recommended setting: on All setting options: off, on Description: Front radar antenna enabled or disabled Front Ka Band Default setting: on Recommended setting: on All setting options: off, on Description: Front radar antenna enabled or disabled F TS Reject Default setting: low Recommended setting: high All setting options: off, low, high Description: Traffic sensor rejection filter will reduce false alerts from traffic sensors. There is zero to minimal range impact, and the recommended setting is high for US and Canada.

F Ka Default setting: wide Recommended setting: wide All setting options: off, wide, narrow Description: Ka band scanning width for front antenna. Wide setting recommended since Ka band detection is critical. F Ka Filter Default setting: off Recommended setting: high All setting options: off, normal, high Description: Ka band false alert filter level for the front antenna. Zero to minimal im- pact on range, recommended setting to high. F Ka Pop Default setting: off Recommended setting: off All setting options: off, on Description: Enhances Ka band POP de- tection for front antenna at the expense of more false alerts. POP is old and rarely used, so the recommended setting is off. F-Laser Default setting: on Recommended setting: on All setting options: off, on Description: Enables or disables laser de- tection for the front antenna F-MRCT Default setting: off Recommended setting: off All setting options: off, wide, narrow Description: Enables or disables MRCT band radar detection for the front antenna.Not currently used in the USA or Canada. F-MRCD Default setting: off Recommended setting: off in US, on in Canada All setting options: off, wide, narrow Description: Enables or disables MRCD band radar detection for the front antenna. Gatso Default setting: off Recommended setting: off in USA, on in Canada All setting options: off, on Description: Enables or disables Gatso radar detection for the front antenna. F-MR Filter Default setting: off Recommended setting: high All setting options: off, low, high Description: False alert filter level for MRCD, MRCT, and Gatso. Zero to minimal impact on range. Jammer Default setting: off Recommended setting: on if jammer is present All setting options: off, ALP, FF Description: Tells the RC M if there is a laser jammer present. If the AL Priority is present, please select ALP. Parking Assistance Default setting: on Recommended setting: user preference All setting options: off, on Description: If laser jammer is connected, it can also function as a parking aid that emits a tone when an obstruction is encountered.

Laser Jamming Timer Default setting: 7s Recommended setting: 7s All setting options: 1-9 seconds, unlimited Description: Sets the time after the RC M will automatically disable the laser jammer after an active laser encounter. Gives the user time to slow down and allow a speed reading on the car without inconveniencing the user by hitting a “jammer kill” button. Display Mode Default setting: speed/compass Recommended setting: user preference All setting options: speed/time, speed, speed/compass, speed/voltage, voltage, time Description: Controls what information is shown on the display during regular driving Units Default setting: English Recommended setting: user preference All setting options: English, metric Description: Controls what units the RC M displays in. Alerts Default setting: bar Recommended setting: user preference All setting options: bar, frequency Description: Controls whether alerts are displayed with a frequency readout or with a bar graphic. Voice Default setting: on Recommended setting: on All setting options: off, on Description: Voice alerts on or off. Beep First Default setting: beep first Recommended setting: beep first All setting options: beep first, voice first Description: When an alert is received, controls whether or not the RC M beeps first (followed by a voice alert), or alerts the user with voice first (followed by a beep). Auto Mute Default setting: on Recommended setting: on All setting options: off, on Description: Automatically mutes the RC M after a certain period of time at full alert volume. One Beep Default setting: on Recommended setting: user preference All setting options: off, on Description: False alert filter level for MRCD, MRCT, and Gatso. Zero to minimal impact on range, recommended setting is high. Startup Sound Default setting: on Recommended setting: user preference All setting options: off, off Description: controls whether or not the RC M emits a startup tone upon power-on.

warranty RADENSO warrants, for two years, to the original retail owner, this RADENSO product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user is valid for 24 months after the date of the original retail sale. SCOPE OF WARRANTY: From the date of original consumer purchase and for the respective periods specified above, RADENSO agrees to repair or replace, at its sole expense, all RADENSO brand products purchased directly from RADENSO or from an Authorized RADENSO Dealer, which are defective in material and/ or workmanship during ordinary consumer use. Repairs may be completed using new or refurbished parts that meet or exceed RADENSO specifications for new parts. RA- DENSO, at its sole discretion, may replace a product, with a refurbished or reconditioned unit having comparable features and a limit- ed consumer warranty. EXCLUSIONS: IF YOU PURCHASE A RADENSO PROD- UCT FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED DEALER, YOUR RADENSO WARRANTY WILL NOT BE VALID. This Warranty does not apply with respect to the following: 1. Defects or damage cause by accident, fire/smoke, flood/water damage, power surge (or related electrical abnormali- ties), lightning or other acts of nature. 2. Defects or damage caused by abuse, misuse, negligence, accident, unautho- rized product modification or service, or failure to observe the instructions. 3. Deterioration/failure due to corrosive atmosphere, including but not limited to; smoke, high humidity, or extreme temperature. 4. Damage caused during shipment or handling. 5. Products purchased from anyone other than RADENSO or an Independent RADENSO Authorized Dealer. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact RADENSO’s Customer Service. 6. Products that have had their serial num- bers altered or removed. 7. Products purchased in “AS IS” condition or noted as “DEMO”, “DISPLAY”, “OPEN BOX”, or “CLEARANCE”. 8. Products that have been altered or re- paired by anyone other than RADENSO or a RADENSO authorized service sta- tion in a manner that has affected their performance, stability, or reliability. 9. Any product attached to or used with the RADENSO product. 10. Packing materials or cosmetic items. 11. Installation and removal of RADENSO

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