The in-car warning unit is very small and does not require line of sight to the road. It is about the size of a small box of matches. |
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The external sensor unit is positioned is a discreet location at the front (or rear) of your vehicle. It is about the size of a pack of playing cards. |
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The Cheetah Sentinel is a remote head system that communicates with the small in-car warning unit via a state of the art wireless radio link. The weatherproof sensor unit of the Cheetah Sentinel mounts externally, behind your radiator grille or under your bumper, and communicates wirelessly with the warning unit inside your car. The in-car warning unit gives both audible and visual alerts.
This means the Cheetah Sentinel Alert unit can be placed out of sight in your glovebox, under your steering column, or above your sunvisor. YOU decide the ideal and most discreet location for your own car.
Fitting
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If you wish, you can temporarily fit the system as close as possible to your desired locations to confirm that the communication link will work effectively.
Positioning: There are a variety of fitting options available. The best method will vary from vehicle to vehicle, so please take a few moments to decide which method is best for you. |
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Step 1.
Connect the +ve and –ve leads from the supplied fuse unit to the corresponding terminals on your battery (or other suitable connection points). The supplied fuse unit MUST be fitted. |
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Step 2.
Join the automatic power sensor unit to the fuse unit by clipping the moulded plugs together. It is only possible to join these plugs in the correct manner. The plugs should mate together securely. |
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Step 3.
Once the external alert sensor is securely fitted in a suitable location, join it to the automatic power sensor unit by clipping the moulded plugs together. Again, the plugs should mate together securely. |
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Step 4.
Plug the warning unit into the cigar lighter socket in your car. The wireless communication will allow the Cheetah Sentinel to be placed in most locations inside your car. If the Cheetah Sentinel does not receive the wireless communication, simply select another position. (can also be hard wired if preferred, but an in-line 2 amp fuse must be fitted.) |
It is now installed and ready to use.
IMPORTANT: The external alert sensor should be mounted vertically for best performance. It must be attached securely to your vehicle using the metal mounting bars and / or cable ties.
The entire front window of the external alert sensor (the cable exits the rear of the unit) should have a clear line of sight to the road ahead. If this is not possible, it is acceptable for the window to be covered by a small section of grille, but the laser sensor must have a clear line of sight. The laser sensor is clearly marked by an arrow. Obscuring the front window of the detector will reduce the warning distance of radar devices.
Use the spacer piece if you want to fit the external unit against a flat surface. This will protect the cable.
This is also the first detector in the world that has been specially designed for use on motorcycles – simply connect headphones of your choice, or link it to your comms system.
The system is very easy to install and is designed with the widest possible range of fitting methods in mind. Once fitted, it is the most discreet radar detector in the world.
Easy Operation
| City Mute |
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A quick press of the mode button will activate or deactivate the City Mute function.
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| Extra Radar Bands |
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A quick press of the mode button will activate or deactivate the City Mute function. |
| Status LEDs |
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Searching for wireless connection |
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Wireless connection active. K band + Laser active. |
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Wireless connection active. K band + Laser + Ka/Ku bands active. |
| Alert LEDs |
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K band alert. |
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Ka / Ku band alert. |
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Laser alert. |
For private or motorcycle use, simply plug in earphones.
Specifications
| Bands detected |
K, Ku, Ka, Laser |
| Gatso range (facing away) |
300m (up to 500m) |
| Gatso range (facing towards) |
Up to 600m + |
| Laser range |
1 mile (see below) |
| Visual alert |
LED display |
| Audio alert |
Beeps, rotary volume |
| City Mode |
Yes |
| Selectable radar bands |
Yes |
| Warranty |
1 year |
| Bands detected |
K, Ku, Ka and Laser bands.
X band is not used in the UK for speed detection and is ommitted to reduce the incidence of false alarms.
K band and Laser detection are always on, while Ka+Ku can be switched on and off together to optimise the detection capability. |
| Gatso range |
Gives around 300m advance warning if approaching a Gatso camera from behind, depending on the location of the camera. Some cameras will register as far as 500m or more.
Approaching a camera from the front, the signal is stronger, so there is up to 600m advance warning. Mobile GATSOs will generate similar warnings, while hand held devices will produce even greater warnings.
The most advanced radar detector system in the world..
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| Laser range |
There is up to 1 mile advance warning if Laser guns are being used up ahead.
Please be aware that receiving a laser warning could mean the vehicle's speed has already been recorded.
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| Visual alert |
When a radar or laser signal is detected, the corresponding LEDs will flash.
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| Audio alert |
The audio tone will quicken as you approach the radar source. The volume can be easily adjusted to the preferred level using the rotary volume control, and can also be completely muted if required.
There are different tones to represent the different types of speed trap equipment that can target your vehicle.
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| City mode |
Incorporates a clever automatic muting facility, called City Mute. When activated, the unit will give 1 second of audible warning for each signal detected and then become silent, but the warning LEDs will continue to function as normal.
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| Selectable bands |
K band and Laser detection will always remain active. This would be the optimal setting for the UK, but there are a few mobile cameras that use Ku band technology. Ka+Ku band detection can be switched on and off together to optimise the detection capability of The Cheetah Sentinel™ for use in the UK. |
| Warranty |
Supplied with a 1 year 'repair or replace' warranty as standard. |
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