RadioShack 22-1659 - Manuals

Page 2 - FEATURES

2 FEATURES Your Radio Shack X•K•Ka Superwide Radar/LaserDetector can alert you to all known police traffic radarand laser systems. It receives all X-, K-, and Ka-bandtraffic radar signals and also detects both the instant-onand laser systems many police departments now use tomeasure vehicle speed. Y...

Page 4 - A LOOK AT THE DETECTOR

4 A LOOK AT THE DETECTOR 1 P/V Button — turns the detector on and off and lets you adjust the volume. 2 Power Indicator — lights when you connect thedetector to power and turn it on. 3 City Indicator — lights when the detector is in thecity mode. 4 Visual Laser Indicator — lights when the detectorde...

Page 6 - INSTALLATION; MOUNTING GUIDELINES

6 INSTALLATION MOUNTING GUIDELINES Follow these guidelines when selecting a location. • Choose a location that does not block the driver’s view of the road. • Mount the detector in a level position with a clear view to both the front and rear. • Since signals are blocked by metal surfaces, the detec...

Page 8 - VISOR MOUNTING

8 VISOR MOUNTING The supplied sun visor clip lets you quickly mount thedetector on your vehicle’s sun visor. Warning: Do not mount the detector on a visor if thisplaces the detector near the driver’s or a passenger’shead. Follow these steps to use the sun visor clip. 1. Remove the detector’s cover b...

Page 9 - WINDSHIELD MOUNTING

9 WINDSHIELD MOUNTING The supplied suction-cup mount lets you easily mountthe detector on the windshield. Caution: Do not use the suction-cup mount in a vehiclethat has a plastic coating on the windshield designed toprotect passengers during an accident. If you use thesuction-cup mount on this type ...

Page 11 - CONNECTING POWER

11 CONNECTING POWER Cautions: • The detector works in vehicles that have a 12-volt, negative-ground electrical system. Most vehicleshave this type of system. If you are not sure aboutyour vehicle, check with your vehicle’s dealer. • Unplug the power cord’s cigarette-lighter plug from your vehicle’s ...

Page 12 - OPERATION; ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

12 OPERATION TURNING THE DETECTORON AND OFF To turn on the detector, tap P/V . The detector sounds a distinctive tone for each band asa self test (laser, Ka, K, X, and road hazard, in order).Then all indicators turn off except the power indicator,and the detector returns to the same operating modesa...

Page 13 - AUDIO MODES

13 SELECTING THE CITY ANDHIGHWAY MODES In the city mode, the detector requires a stronger X-band signal before it sounds an alert. This eliminatesresponses to most false sources, such as automaticdoor openers and alarm systems. However, the signalstrength meter continues to react immediately to X-ba...

Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING

15 TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems operating your radar/laser detec-tor, the suggestions in this section might help. If youcannot solve the problem after trying these sugges-tions, take your detector to your local Radio Shackstore for assistance. If the detector does not turn on: • Be sure all ...

Page 17 - REPLACING THE FUSE

17 REPLACING THE FUSE If the detector stops operating, check the fuse in the DCpower cord’s cigarette-lighter plug. If it has blown, fol-low these steps to replace it. 1. Carefully unscrew the tip of the cigarette-lighter plug. 2. Remove the tip from the cigarette-lighter plug, then remove the old f...

Page 18 - PATENTS

18 PATENTS This radar/laser detector is protected under the follow-ing patents. United States: 4,572,5934,630,0544,961,0744,952,9365,402,087 Canada: 1,187,5861,187,6021,295,7141,295,715 Other patents pending.Tracor Aerospace patents pending. 22-1659.fm Page 18 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM

Page 19 - NOTES

19 NOTES 22-1659.fm Page 19 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM