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Valentine One Radar Locator Owner's Manual
Summary of Radar Locator
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With exclusive computer modes: • all-bogeys ® • logic ® • advanced-logic ® owner’s manual the only one with full coverage ®.
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Contents page welcome to full coverage full coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 what’s included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 starting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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What full coverage means for you finds all radars valentine one covers all four bands. X band . . . . . . . . . Most common for moving and stationary; can be used in “instant-on” mode; this frequency is shared with burglar alarms and door openers. K band . . . . . . . . . Moving and stationary radar...
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What’s included with valentine one radar locator: 1. Valentine one radar locator 2. Windshield mount 3. Visor mount 4. Lighter adapter 5. Power cord, coiled 6. Power cord, straight 7. Spare suction cups 8. Direct-wire power adapter 9. Wiring-harness connector 10. Owner’s manual 11. Spare fuses with ...
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What you should know about radar how traffic radar works traffic radar uses a radar beam to measure speed. Think of the beam as a searchlight. It’s invisible because it’s made of microwaves instead of light, but otherwise it acts very much like a light beam. It travels in straight lines. It’s easily...
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Identifying alarms from junk detectors here are a few clues for spotting offending detectors. You may get a brief k warning just as you meet an oncoming car. Or a lingering k, nearly constant strength, as you move with traffic. Big hint: a direction change on the radar locator as you pass another ca...
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Situation 7: you’re driving through a metro area with the usual number of burglar alarms and microwave door openers. Your warning: because these signals are usually weak, you'll get slow beep or brap (if you hear bra-brap, the warning for ka band, it's probably radar). The ahead arrow will quickly p...
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Situation 9: you’re driving down a highway and instant-on radar — a long way ahead — is zapping traffic as it passes. Your warning: the ahead arrow will glow. The bogey counter will show 1. You’ll hear a very slow beep or brap that will last just 3-5 seconds. Then the alerts ends. What happens next ...
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12 13 what you should know about laser how traffic laser works to measure speed, traffic laser sends out a beam of pulsed infrared light. The beam is tightly focused: at a range of 1000 feet, it’s only about four feet wide. Infrared is invisible to the naked eye — the operator can’t see it and neith...
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14 controls & functions how valentine one works everybody wants full coverage against radar; nobody wants to go to college to learn how to use his new radar detector. So i’ve worked extra hard to make valentine one logical. It’s far easier to operate than many ordinary detectors, yet it tells you fa...
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18 19 where to mount valentine one works best when mounted high in the windshield, and toward the center between the windshield pillars. Use your choice of windshield or visor mounts. • when properly mounted, the front antenna will look forward through the glass. It must have an unobstructed view. D...
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20 21 concealed display the concealed display kit (optional) makes valentine one less noticeable to others outside your car. It allows you to operate valentine one with its lights blacked out, yet have a fully operational display module down low in the car where it’s not visible outside. Concealed d...
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22 23 changing the lighter adapter fuse slide fuse ejector along its channel to eject fuse. A firm push will be needed. Replace with 2 amp, mini blade fuse. Push fuse ejector towards fuse to eject. Installation: using lighter adapter 1. Slide lighter adapter with articulated bracket into cavity on b...
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Remote audio adapter this module adapts valentine one for the following installations: • provides remote control of on/off, volume, muted volume, muting, and computer mode. • provides remote speaker. • provides headphone mini jack 3.5mm (1/8"). • provides micro jack 2.5mm (3/32") for additional remo...
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26 troubleshooting problem cause solution seems dead, no display no power. 1. Check power-cord connections. Or audio. Check fuse in lighter adapter (is it in place? Is it blown?) pages 19, 22. 2. Check contact of adapter in lighter socket. 3. Make sure power is available at lighter socket. Does the ...
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Troubleshooting problem cause solution weak detection in front possible 1. Make sure your windshield is not but good behind. Installation covered with a metallic film. Directional arrows problem. Windshield de-icers such as fords are inaccurate. Instaclear block radar. So do some sun-blocking films ...
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Service if your valentine one needs repair: before sending your valentine one back to us for service, please check troubleshooting on page 27-28. If it’s completely dead, make sure it’s connected to a reliable power source. Try another car. If it still fails to function, follow these instructions to...
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Limited warranty valentine research, inc. Warrants the valentine one radar locator ™ against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase, subject to the following terms and conditions. This warranty is limited to the original owner, and is...
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A few things to remember 1. Valentine one is defined as a radio by the fcc. It receives only. It’s a passive device that in no way inter- feres with the communications or business of others. 2. The federal communication act of 1934 guarantees the right to receive radio transmissions of all types on ...
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