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Valetine One V1 Owner's Manual

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    With exclusive computer modes: • all-bogeys ® • logic ® • advanced-logic ® owner’s manual the only one with full coverage ®.

  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents page welcome to full coverage full coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 what’s included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 starting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 4: Welcome To Full Coverage

    Welcome to full coverage dear owner: when an interest lasts for a year to two, that’s a hobby. When it goes on non-stop for more than 25 years, i think it fairly can be called an obsession. My wife says i’m obsessed with traffic radar. She’s right. Radar is out there, skulking (stalking?) around, hi...

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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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    2 tells where valentine one is the only detector that locates radar. You are vulnerable to radar either ahead of you or behind you. But radar can’t get you from the side. Valentine one also locates the laser source, either ahead or behind. Like radar, laser can’t get you from the side. Tells how man...

  • Page 7: What’S Included

    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 fuse with t...

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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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    How instant-on (pulse) radar works as a defense against detectors, many radar units can be operated in the instant-on mode, also called the pulse mode. This means the radar is in position, but it is not transmitting a beam. So it cannot be detected. When the target is within range, the radar operato...

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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...

  • Page 11: Finding Radar

    Finding radar on-the-road situations valentine one gives you far more information about radar than any radar detector. Still, to achieve the best defense, you must interpret this information correctly. The following examples will help you get maximum protection. Situation 1: you are driving toward a...

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    Situation 4: you’re driving down the highway and moving radar is coming up behind you. Your warning: the behind arrow will glow. The bogey counter will show 1. You’ll hear a slow beep or brap, and the rate will increase very slowly. This sort of alert could last for miles because the closing rate is...

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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 ...

  • Page 15: Laser Warning

    11 laser warning how to mount follow mounting instructions on pages 14-15. Laser warning requires more care in mounting. Remember that laser is infrared light, and the light path to valentine one could be blocked by certain materials that are transparent to radar. Consider: 1. Important: position va...

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    12 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 neither ...

  • Page 17: Finding Laser

    13 finding laser how it operates laser’s narrow beam imposes significant limits on its use. It must be deliberately and carefully aimed. The operator can’t be moving. He must have a clear shot, preferably not through glass. So laser traps are always ambushes. The operator lies in wait. As with radar...

  • Page 18: Where To Mount

    14 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. Don’...

  • Page 19

    15 mounting on windshield 1. Slide windshield mount onto valentine one. 2. Press suction cups to glass near center of windshield. Hint: a. If suction cups don’t stick, try rubbing your thumb a few times around the face of the cup with a circular motion. B. If suction cups are distorted or misshapen,...

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    16 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...

  • Page 21: Lighter Adapter

    19 installation: direct-wire power adapter an adapter has been provided so that you can wire valentine one directly into your car’s electrical system. If you are unfamiliar with automotive electrical systems, see a mechanic or car-stereo installer: 1. Valentine one works only with negative ground el...

  • Page 22: Changing Fuses

    20 in-line fuse holder. Lift cover. Unplug fuse. Changing the direct-wire power adapter fuse the fuse holder is in-line with the power wire (red) to the adapter. Lift the fuse cover from the body of the fuse holder. A twisting motion may help, or pry gently at the parting line with a thin tool, perh...

  • Page 23: Concealed Display

    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 disp...

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    22 installation: using lighter adapter 1. Slide lighter adapter with articulated bracket into cavity on back of concealed display module. 2. Connect acc on lighter adapter to concealed display with 3-inch cord. 3. Adjust angle on lighter adapter, then insert lighter adapter into lighter socket. 4. R...

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    23 bob, the brown-out booster to save fuel, some newer cars automatically switch off the engine instead of idling. As they restart, power to accessories momentarily drops below v1’s 10-volt minimum, causing it to repeat its start-up sequence when voltage is resumed. Bob (optional) solves the problem...

  • Page 26: Savvy

    24 savvy ™ this module (optional) lets you reduce the urgency of v1’s audio warnings at low speeds. Installation savvy serves as the power source for v1, replacing the lighter adapter or, in hard-wired installations, the direct-wire power adapter. Simply plug savvy into the obd (on-board diagnostic)...

  • Page 27

    25 first savvy boot-up when the ignition key is switched on for the first savvy boot-up, there will be a “get acquainted” sequence with the car’s electronic system. Up to 30 seconds may be required before v1 powers up. On subsequent start-ups, v1 will power up within a few seconds. When the engine i...

  • Page 28: Remote Audio Adapter

    26 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 r...

  • Page 29

    27 install according to one of the following diagrams: valentine one remote audio adapter lighter adapter valentine one valentine one direct-wire power adapter remote audio adapter power out power in concealed display direct-wire power adapter remote audio adapter concealed display valentine one lig...

  • Page 30: Pop Mode

    28 pop mode how the pop mode works the pop mode is a feature of certain radars made by mph industries. Its only purpose is to defeat radar detectors. It works by transmitting radar in a short burst — only 67 milliseconds (that’s 0.067 seconds). What you should know about pop mode it is inaccurate. I...

  • Page 31: Traff  Ic Monitor Filter

    29 esp (extended serial protocol) esp is a communications protocol defined by valentine research and included in v1s with software version* 3.892 and higher. It enables two-way communication and data sharing between v1 and esp-enabled devices. V1’s with esp are identified by the esp logo on the fron...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    30 troubleshooting problem cause solution seems dead, no display or audio. No power. 1. Check power-cord connections. Check fuse in lighter adapter (is it in place? Is it blown?) page 20 in owner’s manual. 2. Check contact of adapter in lighter socket. 3. Make sure power is available at lighter sock...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    31 troubleshooting problem cause solution weak detection in front but good behind. Directional arrows are inaccurate. Possible installation problem. 1. Make sure your windshield is not covered with a metallic film (some cars have them for deicing or as a solar barrier). Numerous false alerts. Other ...

  • Page 34: Working Right

    32 doubts . . . Maybe it’s not working right you bought valentine one because you wanted the best radar protection. When you’re really concerned about having the best, doubts come easily . . . “is it really working right?” . . . “it didn’t give much warning that time. Is it dying on me?” such doubts...

  • Page 35: Service

    33 service if your valentine one needs repair: before sending your valentine one back to us for service, please check troubleshooting on page 30-31. 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...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    34 specifications operating frequencies: 10.500 – 10.550 ghz (x band) 24.050 – 24.250 ghz (k band) 33.4 – 36.0 ghz (ka band) 13.400 – 13.500 ghz (ku band): not used in u.S. — to activate ku band, see www.Valentine1.Com (ask mike, tech reports, report 3), or http://www.Valentine.Com/lab/mikeslabrpt3....

  • Page 37: Parts & Accessories

    35 parts & accessories the following items and more are available in our store at www.Valentine1.Com. Or call toll-free 1-800-331-3030. Click on defense gear for: savvy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lets you reduce the urgency of v1’s audio warning at low speeds. Works with all 1...

  • Page 38: Limited Warranty

    36 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...

  • Page 39: A Few Things To Remember

    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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