Owner’s manual front/rear laser x•k•ka superwide radar detector with vg-2 guard please read before using this equipment. Cat. No. 22-1676 22-1676.Fm page 1 friday, august 6, 1999 10:38 am.
2 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 e...
3 safety alert signal detection — warns you when the detector detects signals broadcast by safety alert trans- mitters. 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...
4 we recommend you record your detector’s serial num- ber here. The number is on the detector’s bottom panel. Serial number:_______________________________ 22-1676.Fm page 4 friday, august 6, 1999 10:38 am.
5 your detector includes the following items: • hook-and-loop tape • bracket holder • sun visor clip • windshield bracket and holder • power cord • power cord clips (6) 22-1676.Fm page 5 friday, august 6, 1999 10:38 am.
6 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 .....
7 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 7 friday, august 6, 1999 1...
8 mute button — silences the alert sound. City (city/highway) button — switches between the city and highway modes. Signal strength indicator — two leds show an accu- rate visual indication of the strength of the radar signals received. S (stationary road hazard situation) indicator — blinks when th...
9 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 d...
10 safety alert and safety warning system these systems are low-powered transmitters used by some emergency services and road crews to alert driv- ers to hazardous conditions. The safety alert system can indicate stationary, moving, or railroad hazards. Radar detectors that are safety alert compatib...
11 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 guide...
12 • 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 thes...
13 note: the tape’s adhesive might not stick to a sur- face 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 dash- board, yo...
14 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 n...
15 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 brac...
16 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...
17 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 install...
18 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 igni- tion. Note: if the detector does not operate when you turn it on, unplug the...
19 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 complet...
20 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, exc...
21 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 auto- matic...
22 to select the highway mode, press city until the c indi- cator turns off. Muting the audio alert while the detector is sounding a radar or safety alert sig- nal, you can press mute to temporarily silence the detec- tor. The detector automatically resets to normal operation about 20 seconds after ...
23 turning off the display you can press dark to temporarily turn off all indica- tors, 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 ...
24 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...
25 troubleshooting if you have problems operating your detector, the sug- gestions 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 conne...
26 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 con- nections, including the main battery cable and alter- nator connections. • install a filter capacitor (470 µ f, ...
27 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...
28 modifying or tampering with the detector’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invali- date its warranty. If your detector is not operating as it should, take it to your local radioshack store for assis- tance. Replacing the fuse if the detector stops operating, follow these ste...
29 3. Check the fuse. If it has blown, replace it with a 2- amp, 1 1 / 4 × 1 / 4 , fast-acting fuse (cat. No. 270-1007). Caution: using a fuse that does not meet these rat- ings or defeating the fuse protection can damage your detector, the power cord, or the vehicle’s elec- trical system. 4. Replac...
30 notes 22-1676.Fm page 30 friday, august 6, 1999 10:38 am.
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Radioshack a division of tandy corporation fort worth, texas 76102 5a6 printed in korea 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 ra- dioshack company-ow...
