22-1676.fm Page 1 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM Owner’s Manual Front/Rear Laser X•K•Ka Superwide Radar Detector with VG-2 Guard Please read before using this equipment. Cat. No.
2-1676.fm Page 2 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack Front/Rear Laser X•K•Ka Superwide Radar Detector receives all X-, K-, and Ka-band traffic radar signals and also detects both the instant-on and laser systems many police departments now use to measure vehicle speed. Plus, it can alert you to road hazards signaled by either a Safety Warning System or Safety Alert Signal.
22-1676.fm Page 3 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM Safety Alert Signal Detection — warns you when the detector detects signals broadcast by safety alert transmitters. Some public safety and government agencies install these transmitters in some emergency vehicles and near some known road hazards and construction areas, to provide advance warning of potentially hazardous situations.
22-1676.fm Page 4 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM We recommend you record your detector’s serial number here. The number is on the detector’s bottom panel.
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22-1676.fm Page 6 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM CONTENTS A Look at the Detector ............................................ 7 Safety Alert and Safety Warning System ............ 10 Installation .............................................................. 11 Selecting a Mounting Location ...........................11 Hook-and-Loop Mounting .................................. 12 Visor Mounting .................................................. 13 Removing the Sun Visor Clip ......................
22-1676.fm Page 7 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM A LOOK AT THE DETECTOR Front Laser Detection Lenses — receive incoming laser signals directed at the front of your vehicle. DC 12V Jack — the power cord plugs in here. DARK Button — turns off all your detector’s indicators, except the P (Power) indicator.
22-1676.fm Page 8 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM MUTE Button — silences the alert sound. CITY (City/Highway) Button — switches between the city and highway modes. Signal Strength Indicator — two LEDs show an accurate visual indication of the strength of the radar signals received. S (Stationary Road Hazard Situation) Indicator — blinks when the detector detects the signal related to a stationary road hazard, either from the safety warning system or from a safety alert transmitter.
22-1676.fm Page 9 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM X (X-Band Radar) Indicator — blinks when the detector detects an X-band radar signal. L (Laser) Indicator — both LEDs under X and K/Ka light when the detector detects a traffic laser signal. VG-2 Indicator — lights when a VG-2 signal is detected. P (Power) Indicator — lights when you connect the detector to power and turn it on. LASER (Rear Laser Detection Lens) — receives laser signals directed at the rear of your vehicle.
22-1676.fm Page 10 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM SAFETY ALERT AND SAFETY WARNING SYSTEM These systems are low-powered transmitters used by some emergency services and road crews to alert drivers to hazardous conditions. The Safety Alert system can indicate stationary, moving, or railroad hazards. Radar detectors that are Safety Alert compatible, such as this one, indicate the presence of a Safety Alert signal.
22-1676.fm Page 11 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM INSTALLATION SELECTING A MOUNTING LOCATION For the best performance, select a location for the detector where it has a direct view of the road. The detector’s radar antenna and front laser detection lenses are at the opposite end from the rear laser detection lens and controls. Follow these guidelines when you select a mounting location. • Choose a location that does not block the driver’s view of the road.
22-1676.fm Page 12 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM • Some vehicles have InstaClear® or ElectriClear® defogging windshields, which have metal coatings that block signals. General Motors APV vans have a solar shield that keeps the vehicle cooler during the summer. This shield also blocks signals. A detector installed in a vehicle with any of these features will probably not detect a signal.
22-1676.fm Page 13 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM Note: The tape’s adhesive might not stick to a surface treated with vinyl cleaner or protectant. 2. Peel off the paper backing on one side of both pieces of tape, then apply both pieces of tape to the bottom of your detector. Notes: • If you are mounting the detector on a curved dashboard, you might need to cut the hook-and-loop tape in half and use one strip in each corner of the bottom of the detector.
22-1676.fm Page 14 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM Warning: Do not mount the detector on a visor if this places the detector near the driver’s or a passenger’s head. Follow these steps to use the sun visor clip. 1. Slide the sun visor clip into the bracket holder’s slot. Note: For proper mounting, you must attach the bracket holder as shown. Do not reverse it. 2. Snap the bracket holder onto the top of the detector.
22-1676.fm Page 15 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM 3. Clip the detector to the edge of the sun visor so you can see the detector’s front display. Removing the Sun Visor Clip If you later want to use another method for mounting the detector, follow these steps to remove the sun visor clip from the bracket holder. 1. Pull up on one side of the bracket holder to remove it from the detector.
22-1676.fm Page 16 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM 2. Using a flathead screwdriver, carefully lift out the plastic tongue holding the sun visor clip and bracket holder together, then slide the sun visor clip out of the bracket holder. WINDSHIELD MOUNTING The supplied windshield bracket and holder let you quickly mount the detector on your vehicle’s windshield. Note: Some vehicles have a soft plastic coating on the inside surface of the windshield.
22-1676.fm Page 17 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM 3. Clean the windshield where the detector will be mounted. 4. Position the bracket on the windshield and press firmly on each suction cup. 5. If necessary, you can adjust the angle by removing the detector and bending the windshield bracket. Caution: Bending the bracket with the detector installed may damage the bracket.
22-1676.fm Page 18 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM Caution: Unplug the power cord from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket when you turn off the ignition. This prevents your vehicle’s battery from being drained if you leave the detector on when you turn off the ignition. Note: If the detector does not operate when you turn it on, unplug the power cord from your vehicle’s cigarettelighter socket and carefully check the socket for ashes and other debris.
22-1676.fm Page 19 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM Mounting the Power Cord Clips You can use the supplied power cord clips to route the power cord out of the way. Follow these steps to mount the power cord clips. 1. Use a damp cloth to thoroughly clean the locations on the dashboard where you want to mount the clips. Let the dashboard dry completely. Note: The clip’s adhesive might not stick to a surface treated with vinyl cleaner or protectant. 2.
22-1676.fm Page 20 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM OPERATION TURNING THE DETECTOR ON AND OFF To turn on the detector, turn VOLUME/OFF away from you until it clicks. The detector sounds a distinctive tone for each band and lights all indicators in sequence as a self test (X, K, Ka, L, M, S, O, and VG-2, in order). Then all indicators turn off, except the P indicator. To turn off the detector, turn VOLUME/OFF toward you until it clicks and all indicators turn off.
22-1676.fm Page 21 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM OPERATING SETTINGS Selecting the City and Highway Modes Your detector has two operating modes: city and highway. In the city mode, the detector requires a stronger X-, K-, or Ka-band signal before it sounds or displays an alert. This eliminates responses to most false sources, such as automatic door openers and alarm systems. Note: The city mode has no effect on laser alerts or instant-on radar.
-1676.fm Page 22 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM To select the highway mode, press CITY until the C indicator turns off. Muting the Audio Alert While the detector is sounding a radar or safety alert signal, you can press MUTE to temporarily silence the detector. The detector automatically resets to normal operation about 20 seconds after the radar or safety alert signal stops. Or, you can simply press MUTE again before it resets to return the detector to normal operation.
22-1676.fm Page 23 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM Turning Off the Display You can press DARK to temporarily turn off all indicators, except the L and P indicators. The L indicator alerts you to laser signals, the P indicator remains on to let you know the detector is receiving power, and the detector’s audio alert remains active. To return to the normal full indications, press DARK again.
22-1676.fm Page 24 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM When your detector senses a radar signal, it responds with different audible and visual alarms to indicate the signal type for X- and K- or Ka-band radar signals. When your detector senses instant-on radar, it sounds continuous beeps, then all indicators light. When your detector senses a traffic laser, both the X- and K/Ka indicators flash, and the detector sounds continuous tones for 3 seconds.
22-1676.fm Page 25 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems operating your detector, the suggestions in this section might help. If you cannot solve the problem after trying these suggestions, take your detector to your local RadioShack store for assistance. If the detector does not turn on: • Be sure all power connections are secure. • Check the fuse that controls power to your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket. See your vehicle’s owner’s manual.
22-1676.fm Page 26 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM If the detector gives a false alert when you use vehicle accessories such as power windows, motorized mirrors, brakes, and so on: • Check the vehicle’s electrical system for loose connections, including the main battery cable and alternator connections. • Install a filter capacitor (470 µf, 35 volts, such as Cat. No. 272-1030) on the back of the cigarettelighter socket, across the power connections.
22-1676.fm Page 27 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Front/Rear Laser X•K•Ka Superwide Radar Detector is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the detector so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the detector dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the detector gently and carefully.
22-1676.fm Page 28 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM Modifying or tampering with the detector’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty. If your detector is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. REPLACING THE FUSE If the detector stops operating, follow these steps to check the fuse in the power cord’s cigarette-lighter plug and replace the fuse, if necessary. 1.
22-1676.fm Page 29 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM 3. Check the fuse. If it has blown, replace it with a 2amp, 11/4 × 1/4, fast-acting fuse (Cat. No. 270-1007). Caution: Using a fuse that does not meet these ratings or defeating the fuse protection can damage your detector, the power cord, or the vehicle’s electrical system. 4. Replace the metal tip inside the ring, make sure the spring is in place, then place the fuse inside the cigarette-lighter plug and firmly screw the ring back onto the plug.
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22-1676.fm Page 32 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:38 AM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
