Page 2 - FEATURES
2 FEATURES Your RadioShack X•K•Ka Superwide Radar/LaserDetector with Text Display alerts you to all known policetraffic radar and laser systems. It receives X-, K-, andKa-band traffic radar signals and also detects theinstant-on and laser systems many police departmentsnow use. Plus, a high-contrast...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
4 CONTENTS A Look at the Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Mounting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hook-an...
Page 5 - A LOOK AT THE DETECTOR
5 A LOOK AT THE DETECTOR 1 P/V (Power/Volume) Button — turns the detector on and off and lets you adjust the volume. 2 Text Display — shows you which modes areselected ( BRIGHT , DARK , or DIM , CITY or HIGHWAY , and AUTOMUTE or AUTO off ), con- firms radar and laser detection by identifying theband...
Page 7 - INSTALLATION; MOUNTING GUIDELINES
7 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 - MOUNTING
8 MOUNTING Hook-and-Loop Mounting For some dashboards, the hook-and-loop tape includedwith your detector might be best for mounting. Followthese steps to use the hook-and-loop tape. 1. Use a damp cloth to clean the bottom of the detec- tor and the dashboard. Let both surfaces dry. Note: The tape’s a...
Page 9 - Visor Mounting
9 Visor Mounting The supplied sun visor clip lets you quickly mount thedetector on your vehicle’s sun visor. Warning: Do not visor mount the detector if this placesthe detector near the driver’s or a passenger’s head. Follow these steps to use the sun visor clip. 1. Remove the cover by pressing its ...
Page 10 - Windshield Mounting
10 Windshield Mounting The supplied suction-cup mount lets you mount thedetector 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 of win...
Page 12 - CONNECTING POWER
12 CONNECTING POWER Caution: Unplug the power cord’s cigarette-lighter plugfrom your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket when youturn off the ignition. This prevents your vehicle’s batteryfrom being drained if you leave the detector on whenyou turn off the ignition. Plug the supplied power cord’s sho...
Page 13 - OPERATION; CITY; HIGHWAY; ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
13 OPERATION TURNING THE DETECTORON AND OFF To turn on the detector, tap P/V . The detector sounds a distinctive tone and displays atext message for each band as a self test (laser, Ka, K,X, and Safety Warning System, in order), then thedetector displays the status of the Safety Warning Sys-tem and ...
Page 14 - DIMMING THE DISPLAY
14 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 - AUDIO MODES
15 AUDIO MODES While the detector is sounding a radar or Safety Warn-ing System alert, you can press AUD to temporarily silence it. The detector returns to normal operation afterthe radar signal stops. You can change the alert pattern to sound several X-,K-, or Ka-tones followed by muted clicking by...
Page 18 - DEMONSTRATING FEATURES; TUTORIAL; RESETTING THE DETECTOR; RESET
18 Notes: • Messages are numbered from 1 to 64, but 6 mes- sages are not currently used. • You must turn on Safety Warning System detection and Safety Warning System transmitters must be inuse to receive Safety Warning System alerts. See“Turning On Safety Warning System and VG-2Detection” on Page 15...
Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING
19 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 21 - REPLACING THE FUSE
21 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 22 - PATENTS
22 PATENTS This radar/laser detector is protected under one ormore of the following patents. United States: 4,571,5934,630,0544,961,0744,952,9365,402,0875,446,923 Canada: 1,187,5861,187,6021,295,7141,295,715 Other patents pending. 22-1670.fm Page 22 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:17 AM
Page 23 - NOTES
23 NOTES 22-1670.fm Page 23 Friday, August 6, 1999 10:17 AM