PNI Corporation IFS-12418 Manual De Usuario

SERVICE AND REPAIR

If you wish to return your STEEL EYE radar detector 
directly to PNI Corporation, contact us between 8:00 a.m. 
and 5:00 p.m. (PST) Monday through Friday at the 
following phone numbers or email address.  We’ll give 
you instructions for returning your STEEL EYE for repair 
or replacement.

Phone: 

(707) 566-2260

Fax: 

(707) 566-2261

Email: 

returns@pnicorp.com 

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  Never use AA rechargeable batteries as they tend to 

have a shorter battery life.

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  Do not mix old and new batteries.

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  TURN OFF the radar detector whenever you leave your 

vehicle. Even a weak radar signal can cause the radar 
detector to remain on and drain your batteries.

 

 

  (operates with battery power only)
  The STEEL EYE will conserve battery power by 

automatically shutting off after 1 hour if no signal or 
activity is detected.
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  The screen will count down from 9 to 0 during 

automatic shut-off, accompanied by a beep sound.

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  Press any button during the countdown to keep 

the radar detector on.

 

When the STEEL EYE detects a police signal, the screen 
displays the band that the police gun is using — “X”, “K”, or 
“Ka” — along with a number indicating the strength of the 
detected signal (called the Signal Strength Meter).

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  There are 9 levels in the Signal Strength Meter — from 

1 to 9.

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  The higher the number, the stronger the signal.

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  Usually, stronger signals (5-9) are closer  

 

to you than weaker signals (1-4).

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  “L” is displayed in the number field when 

  a laser signal is detected.  
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  Both “Ka” and “P” are displayed on the screen when a 

POP signal is detected.

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  Promptly SLOW DOWN if you’re driving over the speed 

limit!

 

The STEEL EYE includes a test mode for testing and 

 

familiarizing yourself with the STEEL EYE visual displays 

 

and audio alarms.

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  Press and hold the POP and FILTER buttons 

  simultaneously for 5 seconds.

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  The screen will display each of the radar bands 

  (X, K, Ka), along with each of the numbers in the 
  Signal Strength Meter (1-9). Each message will 
  be accompanied by a unique audio alarm. 

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  The screen will then display the POP alert (Ka-P), 

accompanied by a unique audio alarm.

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  The screen will display the laser signal alert (L), 

accompanied by a unique audio alarm.

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  When the test is finished, the screen will illuminate 

  all of the screen icons for 5 seconds, and then revert 
  to stand-by display mode (with only the POWER 
  and FILTER icons lit until the unit begins to retrieve 
  radar signals).

TROUBLESHOOTING

Your STEEL EYE radar detector is designed to provide 
consistent and reliable service. If you experience any 
problems, please refer to this section for assistance.

 

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Check the batteries and replace them if necessary.

 

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Check all power cord connections.

 

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Check the fuse in the 12-volt power cord adapter and 
replace it if necessary. 

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Fuse Replacement: The 12-volt power cord 
adapter has a replaceable 2-Amp SAG fuse located 
below the silver tip. To check or replace the fuse: 

 

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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. 

 

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Check the fuse and replace it if necessary.

 

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Check the power outlet in your vehicle and clean if it 
is dirty.

 

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Check your vehicle’s fuse panel to see if the fuse for 
the power socket is burned out.

3. The STEEL EYE did not alert when passing an officer.
 

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Check your batteries and power cord connections to 
make sure your radar detector is receiving power.

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Note that not all police officers are equipped with a 
radar/laser device, or their device may not have 
been in use at that time.

4. The STEEL EYE shows erratic or frequent false alerts.
 

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Use the FILTER-ON mode if you are not currently 
doing so.

5. The STEEL EYE does not alert early enough.
 

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Make sure the radar detector is level to the road.

 

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Make sure the radar window and the top laser 
receiver are not obstructed. Move the radar detector 

    if necessary.

6. The display screen looks unclear or fuzzy.
 

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Be sure the protective overlay has been removed from 
the screen.

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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 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 
similar style and of a value not in excess of the original purchase 
price of your unit.

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 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.

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 Repair section for PNI 
Corporation contact information.

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  Press the POWER button to turn the radar detector on 

and off.
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  The POWER icon will be lit on the screen when the 

detector is on.  If you are using battery power, the 
POWER icon and all other icons will blink.  If you are 
using the 12volt power cord, the POWER icon and all 
other icons will be continously lit.

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  If you are using battery power, the radar detector will 

use the Auto Shut-off feature (see MONITORING 
YOUR BATTERY POWER) to conserve battery power. 

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  If you are using the 12V power cord, the radar 

detector will automatically turn on and turn off with 
your vehicle's ignition system, assuming the ignition 
system controls power to the 12 volt. If the ignition 
system doesn't control the 12 volt power, you will 
need to manually control the detector. 

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  Press and hold the MUTE button for several seconds to 

access the DIM mode.

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  Release the button to select a screen brightness of 

‘BRIGHT,’  ‘DIM’ or ‘DARK.’ 

 

The false-alert filter screens out false alerts often caused 

 

in urban areas by automatic door openers, alarm systems, 

 

and more.

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  Press the FILTER button to turn the false-alert filter ON. 

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  The (F) icon will light up when the filter is on.

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  The “On” position filters the X radar band, which in 

addition to police radar, is used for other devices such 
as automatic door openers, flight towers, alarm 
systems, and more.

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  Ideal for typical city or highway driving.

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  Press the FILTER button again to turn OFF.

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  No filtering of alert signals.

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  Ideal for open space areas, and places where X band 

radar devices are still in use.

 

The POP function detects the ultra-fast POP radar gun 
mode, which is increasingly being used for speed 

 

monitoring.

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  Press the POP button to turn the POP function ON.

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  The “On” position monitors a narrow frequency of the 

KA band for POP signals.

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  When a POP signal is detected, both “Ka” and “P” will 

light on the screen and an alarm will sound.

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  Press the POP button again to turn OFF.

NOTE: The POP function tends to decrease your overall 

battery life.

 

Use the Signal Alert Test to adjust the volume BEFORE 
getting an alert signal. (See the SIGNAL ALERT TEST 
section for a full explanation of this feature.)

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  Press and hold the POP and FILTER buttons simultane-

ously for 5 seconds.
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  The screen will display each of the radar bands 

monitored by the STEEL EYE (X, K and Ka), and will 
sound the audio alarm for each signal alert level (1-9) 
in the band.

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  Increase or decrease the alert volume level by turning 

the VOLUME control clockwise or counter-clockwise.

 

You may want to mute your STEEL EYE for short periods, 
such as when you’re having a conversation or trying to hear 
a traffic report on the radio.

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  Press the MUTE button to turn it on and off.

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  When pressed ON, the Mute feature will remain ON 

for 1 minute, during which you will not hear any alert 
signals.

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 The mute feature will automatically turn OFF after 1 

minute to ensure you continue to receive alert signals.

 

The STEEL EYE includes a LOW BATTERY icon on the display 
screen.

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 The LOW BATTERY icon will light up when approxi-

mately 2 hours of battery life remain.

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 The icon will flash for 10 seconds, accompanied by 

several loud audio warnings.

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 This will repeat every half-hour until no battery power 

remains and the radar detector shuts off.

 

 

The battery life for the AA alkaline batteries provided in the 
package is approximately 30-40 hours, based on average 
usage. To prolong AA battery life:

COMPLETE GUIDE

 

BATTERIES — No dangling cords; neater appearance; 

 

POWER CORD — No blinking display

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  Slide open and remove the battery door on the 

back of the STEEL EYE radar detector.

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  Insert two fresh AA alkaline batteries, with the head 

of the batteries (positive poles) facing in.

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  Slide the battery door closed and shut tight.

  NOTE: We suggest keeping your power cord readily 

available. If your batteries are drained, the cord will 
allow you to continue using your radar detector 
until you can replace the batteries.

 

WINDSHIELD — ensures the most accurate and consistent 
detection of radar signals

 

DASHBOARD — better visibility through the windshield; more 
discreet appearance

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  Remove the plastic film from the screen.

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  Clean a spot on your windshield that will allow 

  easy viewing of both the STEEL EYE screen 
  and the road. 

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  NOTE: The back of the STEEL EYE, where the radar 

receivers are located, should directly face the road 
in front of you and not be blocked.

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  Bend the mounting bracket as needed to ensure 

the radar detector will sit level (horizontal) with the 
road when mounted.

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  Insert the suction cups into the bracket. 

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  Press the suction cups firmly against the windshield 

until they take hold.

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  Attach the radar detector to the bracket. You’ll hear 

a click when it’s securely in place.

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  Remove the plastic film from the screen.

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  Clean a spot on your dashboard that allows easy 

viewing of the STEEL EYE screen. 
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  NOTE: The back of the STEEL EYE, where the 

  radar receivers are located, should directly face 

the road in front of you and not be blocked.

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  Peel the backing off one side of the two-piece 

hook-and-loop fastener and attach the sticky 
surface firmly to the bottom of the STEEL EYE 

  radar detector.

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  Peel the backing from the second side of the 

hook-and-loop fastener and press the STEEL EYE 
radar detector firmly to the cleaned area on your 
dashboard, with the screen facing the rear of 

  your vehicle.
NOTE: For best results, be sure the radar detector is 
level (horizontal) with the road when it is attached 
to your dashboard.

 

You can use the STEEL EYE radar detector with an audio 
earpiece (for instance, when using the unit on your 
motorcycle) by connecting the earpiece to the Auxiliary 
Audio jack. 

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  Plug a hands-free earpiece (not included with the STEEL 

EYE) into the radar detector’s Auxiliary Audio jack. 
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  You will need an earpiece with a 2.5mm (1/10”) plug.

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