QJ3-IFS-11428Radar Detector

OPERATION MANUAL Radar/Laser Detector with Digital Vehicle Compass 11431 R02 1000297 R02 1 CONTENTS Congratulations ........................................ 1 Features .................................................................. 1 Package Contents ................................................... 2 Identifying Parts of the Detector ........................... 3 Installing the Detector................................ 5 Mounting Guidelines ............................................. 5 Windshield Mounting ............................................ 5 Dashboard Mounting ............................................ 6 Operation ................................................. 7 Power & Volume Control ....................................... 7 Brightness Control ................................................. 7 Audio On/Off Selection ......................................... 8 Highway & City Mode Selection ............................ 9 Compass Calibration ............................................. 10 Tutorial Mode ........................................................ 12 Care and Maintenance .............................. 14 Fuse Replacement ................................................. 14 Troubleshooting ....................................... 15 Specifications ........................................... 16 Service and Replacement .......................... 17 Warranty Information .............................. 19 1 CONGRATULATIONS You have acquired the SENSORO ZODIAC from PNI Corporation, the radar/laser detector with a digital vehicle compass. The SENSORO ZODIAC incorporates the same compass technology used in built-in compasses for GM, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles, to provide highly accurate and reliable compass readings in a radar/laser detector. Features • Protection 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 on top • Text display backlit by LEDs • 4 driving modes: Highway1 – Highway2 – City1 – City2 • 4-step brightness control: Bright – Dim – Dimmer – Dark • Audio on/off (Mute off/on) selection • Auto audio control (Auto quiet) CONTENTS 2 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS • Volume control by rotary thumb wheel • Tutorial mode that demonstrates detector operations • Memory retention on previous user settings • Easy-to-use windshield and dashboard mounting • Manual compass calibration • 12V DC input power – use the power cord included in the package Package Contents Your SENSORO ZODIAC package includes the following components: • The SENSORO ZODIAC detector (1ea) • Mounting bracket (1ea) • Suction cups (3ea) • Hook-and-loop fastener (1ea) • Coiled 12V DC power cord (1ea) • Operation manual (1ea) • Quick guide (1ea) CONTENTS 2 3 IDENTIFYING THE PARTS BRACKET SLOT COVER TOP LASER RECEIVER Front Side Back Side COMPASS PERISCOPE DISPLAY DETECTOR DISPLAY RADAR RECEIVER FRONT LASER RECEIVER Top Side SPEAKER CITY/CALIBRATE BUTTON DIM BUTON MUTE BUTTON 45 CONTENTSIDENTIFYING THE PARTS MOUNTING BRACKETSUCTION CUPS POWER CORD POWER & VOLUME CONTROL THUMB WHEEL POWER CORD INPUT JACK Left Side Right Side HOOK-AND-LOOP FASTENER 45 CONTENTSINSTALLING THE DETECTOR Mounting Guidelines The SENSORO ZODIAC can be mounted on your windshield using the bracket provided. • Mount the detector on the windshield in a centered location within the driver’s reach, so that the buttons can be easily accessed. Make sure that the mounted device does not obstruct the driver’s view. • Do not mount the detector 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 the detector close to strong stereo speakers, as it will affect compass accuracy. • Conceal the detector when you leave your vehicle to prevent theft and to minimize the detector’s exposure to extreme temperatures, which can temporarily impair performance. Windshield Mounting Instructions 1. Slide the suction cups into the holes on the mounting bracket to create an assembled bracket kit. 2. Pull out the bracket slot cover from the detector. 3. Place the assembled bracket kit onto 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. CONTENTS 6 7 CONTENTS 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 into the lighter socket in your vehicle. Dashboard Mounting Instructions 1. Select a clean, dry area on your dashboard that is relatively level. Adhere one part of the enclosed hook- and-loop fastener to this area and the other part to the bottom of the unit. 2. Fasten the unit to the area by placing the hook-and- loop pieces together. INSTALLING THE DETECTOR CONTENTS 6 7 CONTENTSOPERATION Power & Volume Control Plug the adapter of the provided 12V DC power cord into the lighter of your vehicle, and plug the small connector at the other end of the 12V DC power cord into the power jack of your detector. This will send power to the detector when your vehicle is running. To turn on the detector, rotate the wheel controller (located on the side of the detector) until you hear it click. To turn off the detector, rotate the wheel controller in the opposite direction until it clicks again. You can also use the controller to adjust the volume level by turning it up or down within the range that it does not click. • Opening Diagnosis: The detector performs a sing…

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OPERATION MANUAL Talking Radar/Laser Detector with Digital Vehicle Compass 11464 R02 1000318 R02 CONTENTS 1 Congratulations ........................................ 1 Features .................................................................. 1 Package Contents ................................................... 2 Identifying Parts of the Detector ........................... 3 Installing the Detector................................ 5 Mounting Guidelines ............................................. 5 Windshield 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 CONTENTS 1 CONGRATULATIONS You have acquired the SENSORO ZODIAC II from PNI Corporation, the talking radar/laser detector with a digital vehicle compass. The SENSORO ZODIAC II incorporates the same compass technology used in built-in compasses for GM, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles, to provide highly accurate and reliable compass readings in a radar/laser detector. Features • Protection 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 on top • Text display backlit by LEDs • 4 driving modes: Highway1 – Highway 2 – City 1 – City 2 • 4-step brightness control: Bright – Dim – Dimmer – Dark • Audio on/off (Mute off/on) selection CONTENTS 2 3 • Auto audio control (Auto quiet) • Volume control by rotary thumb wheel • Voice alert on/off selection • Voice alert language selection – English or Spanish • Tutorial mode that demonstrates detector operations • 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 CONTENTS CONTENTS 2 3 IDENTIFYING THE 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 45 CONTENTSIDENTIFYING THE PARTS MOUNTING BRACKET SUCTION CUPS POWER CORD SPEAKER POWER & VOLUME CONTROL THUMB WHEEL POWER CORD INPUT JACK Bottom Side Left Side Right Side 45 CONTENTS Mounting Guidelines The SENSORO ZODIAC II can be mounted on your windshield using the bracket provided. • Mount on the windshield in a centered location within the driver’s reach so that the buttons can be easily accessed. Make sure that the mounted device does not obstruct the 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 to extreme temperatures, which can temporarily impair performance. INSTALLING THE DETECTOR CONTENTS 6 7 CONTENTS Windshield Mounting Instructions 1. Install the suction cups by sliding them into the holes on the mounting bracket so that combined, it makes assembled bracket kit. 2. Pull out the bracket slot cover from the detector. 3. Place the assembled bracket kit onto 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 into the lighter socket in your vehicle. INSTALLING THE DETECTOR CONTENTS 6 7 CONTENTS Power & Volume Control Plug the adapter of the provided 12V DC power cord into the lighter of your vehicle, and plug the small connector at the other end of the 12V DC power cord into the power jack of your detector. This will send power to the detector when your vehicle is running. To turn on the detector, rotate the wheel controller (located on the side of the detector) until you hear it click. To turn off the detector, rotate the wheel controller in the opposite direction until it clicks again. You can also use the controller to adjust the volume level by turning it up or down within the range that it does not click. • Opening Diagnosis: The detector performs a single loop of checking and demonstrating its audio, visual, and voice alert capability for about 3~5 seconds each time it is powered on. • Voice …

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PNI Corp. Engineering Group SCampbell 12/02/2003 Doc 1002447 Rev R03 Copy of FCC description of labeling for Zodiac Series Radar Detector (REPORT - 1002447 - R03).DOCZodiac Series FCC Description of Labeling.DOC Page 1 of 3 Description of FCC Labeling for Zodiac Series Radar Detector For FCC Part 15 Order FCC02-211 compliance. PNI FCC file for FCC License QJ3-IFS-11428 Purpose This document describes the discrete models and marketing names used under the FCC license QJ3-IFS-11428. Additionally this document describes the placement of the FCC ID label and notifications placed on the product and in the user manuals. Procedure 11/11/2003 PNI Corp part number 11428 and 11478 will use the marketing name Zodiac and Zodiac II respectively. The FCC ID label will appear as shown in figure 1 below. Figure 2 shows the placement of the label on the bottom of the unit, while Figure 3 shows the FCC license information used in the manual on the first production run in July of 2003. Figure 1 Label to be applied directly on product PNI Corp. Engineering Group SCampbell 12/02/2003 Doc 1002447 Rev R03 Copy of FCC description of labeling for Zodiac Series Radar Detector (REPORT - 1002447 - R03).DOCZodiac Series FCC Description of Labeling.DOC Page 2 of 3 Zodiac Bottom View Zodiac II Bottom View Figure 2 Placement of label on bottom of unit PNI Corp. Engineering Group SCampbell 12/02/2003 Doc 1002447 Rev R03 Copy of FCC description of labeling for Zodiac Series Radar Detector (REPORT - 1002447 - R03).DOCZodiac Series FCC Description of Labeling.DOC Page 3 of 3 Figure 3 label used in user manual

Theory of operation Zodiac series radar detectors (REPORT- 1002412 – R01.doc) Page 1 of 1 5464 Skylane Blvd. Suite A Santa Rosa, California 95403 Tel 707.566.2260 Fax 707.566.2210 www.pnicorp.com Monday, November 10, 2003 Theory of Operation Zodiac Series Radar Detectors For FCC Part 15 Order FCC02-211 compliance. PNI FCC file for FCC License QJ3-IFS-11428 The Zodiac line of radar detectors are two-stage superheterodyne receivers that detect the presence of speed measuring radar in the X, K and Ka bands. The local oscillator frequency in the first mixing stage is swept from 10.96 GHz to 11.22 GHz at a rate of 14.8Hz. In the second mixing stage there are three discrete frequencies used for the local oscillator. These are turned on in succession, one frequency per 1 st local oscillator sweep period. The second local oscillator frequencies are 600MHz, 1350MHz and 2100MHz. An LED display shows band and signal level detection status. The Zodiac II has an additional voice synthesized detected band presence enunciator.

REPORT OF TEST DATA FOR FOR PNI Prepared by Daniel C. Swann May 7, 2003 Zodiac and Zodiac II Radar Detectors GEL File PNI 01-2003 GLEN ELLEN LABORATORIES 1876 London Ranch Road Glen Ellen, CA 95442 GEL File PNI 01-2003 Glen Ellen Laboratories 2May 7, 2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.Test Methodology 2.Description of Test Facility, including information on calibration as presented in Glen Ellen Laboratories FCC, CISPR and Bellcore test reports. 2.1Site Description 2.2Test Equipment List 3.Radiated Emissions Data 3.1Unintentional Radiated Emissions, Zodiac, in band 11.7 to 12.2 GHz 3.2Unintentional Radiated Emissions, Zodiac II, in band 11.7 to 12.2 GHz 3.3Field Strength Calculation for Radiated Emissions 4.0Photographs 4.1View of Radiated Test Setup, Zodiac 4.2View of Radiated Test Setup, Zodiac II This report contains 12 pages GEL File PNI 01-2003 Glen Ellen Laboratories 3May 7, 2003 1.Test Methodology The radiated tests were performed in accordance with the procedures specified by ANSI C63.4-2001. Compliance with applicable standards was determined by comparing the measured results with respect to the limits specified in rulemaking FCC 02-211. These measurements were made on May 6, 2003, by Dan Swann and Rob Cordis. Measurements were made at 1 meter distance, as allowed by 47CFR Section 15.31(f)(1). The limit for the 1 meter measurement was calculated using an inverse linear distance extrapolation faction (20 dB/decade), Limit 1 meter = Limit 3 meters + 20*LOG(3/1) or Limit 1 meter = Limit 3 meters + 9.5 dB The test procedure used was the following: 1)Determine the frequency of the peak emission: Start Frequency11.7 GHz Stop Frequency12.2 GHz RBWEqual to or greater than 1 MHz VBWEqual to or greater than 1 MHz Detector FunctionPeak Maximize the emissions with regards to device orientation, antenna polarization, and antenna height. Sweep the band using Max Hold for a minimum of 2 minutes. Record this frequency for measuring the peak emission. In addition record the frequency of other spurious emissions noted. 2)Determine the peak level of the emission: Center FrequencySet to the frequency determined in Step 1 RBWEqual to or greater than 1 MHz VBWEqual to or greater than 1 MHz Detector FunctionPeak GEL File PNI 01-2003 Glen Ellen Laboratories 4May 7, 2003 1.Test Methodology (continued) 2)(continued) Measure the value of the peak emission using Max Hold for a minimum of 2 minutes. This can be done at zero span or a frequency span where the analyzer does not show a “Measurement Uncalibrated” message. Record the peak value. If the peak measurement is compliant with the average limit an average measurement is not necessary. If the peak value exceeds the average limit by less than 20 dB proceed to Step 3. 3)Determine the average level of the emission: Center FrequencySet to the frequency determined in Step 1 SpanZero RBWEqual to or greater than 1 MHz VBWEqual to or greater than 10 Hz Detector FunctionPeak This measurement uses video averaging and must be done in Linear mode. The analyzer Reference Level will have to be adjusted so that a signal is clearly visible on the screen. Measure the value of the emission using Max Hold for a minimum of 2 minutes. Record this as the average value. Step 2 and Step 3 was repeated for other spurious emissions within the band. GEL File PNI 01-2003 Glen Ellen Laboratories 5May 7, 2003 2.Description of Test Facility, including information on calibration as presented in Glen Ellen Laboratories FCC, CISPR and Bellcore test reports. 2.1Site Description The Glen Ellen Laboratories open field test site complies with the requirements specified by VDE 0876/9.78, VDE 0877 Part 1/11.81, VDE 0877 Part 2/2.85, CISPR 16, CISPR 22, and ANSI C63.4- 1992. The test site closely follows the theoretical normalized site attenuation specifications for both horizontal and vertical polarizations. The site has been fully described in a report dated November 3, 2002, submitted to the FCC, and accepted in a letter dated November 8, 2002 (Registration Number 90613.) The facility is located near the town of Glen Ellen, California, at the street address of 1876 London Ranch Road. The site is at approximately 175 meters altitude on the East side of Sonoma Mountain, at the coordinates of 38 degrees 22 minutes North Latitude and 122 degrees 32 minutes West Longitude. The site sits north of a ridge approximately 100 meters higher in elevation and 1000 meters to the South, which attenuates VHF and above frequencies from the San Francisco Bay area 60 kilometers to the South. The open field test site consists of a 10 by 20 meter area of galvanized hardware cloth placed on top of a flat asphalt surface located in an open meadow. All seams of adjacent widths of hardware cloth are soldered together. The metal turntable top surface is flush with the ground plane. All metal objects other than the groundscreen/flush turntable are located a considerable distance further than the standard 10-meter CISPR measurement ellipse. 2.2Test Equipment List Test equipment used included: 1.Hewlett Packard 8566B opt L24 spectrum analyzer, cal due 06-20-03. 2.GEL AP2-10 preamplifier, 2 GHz to 18 GHz, cal due 4-23-04. 3.ETS Horn Antenna, 1 GHz to 18 GHz, cal due 7-29-03. GEL File PNI 01-2003 Glen Ellen Laboratories 6May 7, 2003 3.1Unintentional Radiated Emissions, Zodiac, in band 11.7 to 12.2 GHz Test Personnel: Tester SignatureDate May 7, 2003 Tester NameDaniel C. Swann GEL File PNI 01-2003 Glen Ellen Laboratories 7May 7, 2003 3.1Unintentional Radiated Emissions, Zodiac, in band 11.7 to 12.2 GHz (continued) Zodiac 1 meter CorrectedHorn1 meter3 meter Frequency Measured Antenna Cable AmplifierFieldFCCFCCField MHzAmplitude FactorLossGainStrengthLimitMarginStrength dBuVdB/mdBdBdBuV/mdBuV/mdBuV/m plus 20 dB Vertical Polarization (Polarization for maximum signal level, Horizontal Polarization was lower) 20 dB peak level check peak hold, over frequency span 11.650 GHz to 12.250 GHz, highest amplitude at 12043.00046.739.51.216.470.9…

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GEL File PNI 01-2003 Glen Ellen Laboratories 11May 7, 2003 4PHOTOGRAPHS 4.1View of Radiated Test Setup, Zodiac GEL File PNI 01-2003 Glen Ellen Laboratories 12May 7, 2003 4PHOTOGRAPHS 4.2View of Radiated Test Setup, Zodiac II