Radio Shack 22-1695 Radar Detector User Manual
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1. If your detector senses a Pro Laser Pro Laser 3 or LTI2020 laser signal both the X and K Ka indicators flash and the detector sounds continuous tones If your detector senses an UltraLyte laser signal the X K Ka 2 and 3 indicators flash in order If VG 2 is detected the VG 2 indicator flashes and the detector sounds a distinctive tone The detector does not respond to any radar source during a VG 2 alert and laser alerts are not affected If your detector senses a safety alert signal it responds with distinctive audible and visual alarms to indicate the alert type for emergency vehicle M Rail Road Alert O or Road Hazard S Your detector has a tutorial mode to demonstrate and check the status of all of its alert indicators 1 To enter Tutorial mode turn on the detector while holding down any button The detector sounds 3 beeps and P flashes To select the demonstration for each alert press Dim The detector displays each alert with its corresponding audio alert The detector demonstrates the alerts in the following order X Band Alert K Band Alert Ka Band Alert Pro Laser Alert Pro Laser3 Alert LTI2020 Laser Alert Ultralyte Laser Alert VG 2 Alert Emergency Vehicle Alert Railroad Alert Road Hazard Alert To exit Tutorial mode press City THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 o2. VG 2 signal is detected C City lights when the detector is in city mode O Moving Train both indicators under O M and S flash when the detector encounters a signal related to a moving train from a safety alert transmitter e M Emergency Vehicle flashes when the detector encounters a signal related to an emergency vehicle from a safety alert transmitter CONNECTING POWER Plug the supplied power cord s barrel plug into the detector s 12V DC jack Then plug the cord s cigarette lighter plug into your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket 12V DC Jack S Stationary Road Hazard Situation flashes a when the detector encounters a signal related to a stationary road hazard from a safety alert transmitter 2 and 3 signal strength indicators that flash to provide a visual indication of the strength of received radar signals L Laser both indicators under L X and K Ka flash when the detector encounters a laser signal X X Band Radar displays when the detector encounters an X band radar signal K Ka K Ka Band Radar flashes when the detector encounters either a K or Ka band radar Sass Note Y h To prevent the detector from draining your vehicle s battery if you leave the detector on when you turn off the ignition unplug the power cord from your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket If the detector does not operate when you turn it on remove the cigare
3. with the radar detector s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it not drop it Keep the radar detector away from dust and dirt and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new 2003 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack and RadioShack com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation 03A03 Printed in China
4. LOCATION For the best performance select a location where the detector has a direct view of the road The detector s radar antenna is at the opposite end of the indicators Mounting Guidelines Choose a location that does not block the driver s view of the road e Mount the detector in a level position with a clear view of both the front and rear of your vehicle Choose a location that gives the detector a view unobstructed by metal objects has a plastic safety K Note Y Though the detector has a 360 laser and radar detection range the radar detection is most sensitive in the front range on the dashboard instead with one of these features might not detect a signal not mount the detector behind any tinted glass stop or accident WINDSHIELD MOUNTING 1 Clean the selected windshield area position the bracket on the windshield and press firmly on each suction cup to secure the bracket 2 Slide the detector s bracket slot onto the bracket until it snaps into place Bracket Slot X CAUTION Do not use the mounting bracket in a vehicle that coating on the inside of the windshield designed to protect passengers during an accident If you use the bracket on this type of windshield you might permanently mar the windshield s surface Mount the radar detector Some vehicles have InstaClear or ElectriClear defogging windshields which have metal coatings that blo
5. RadioShack www radioshack com Radar Detector with Safety Alert 22 1695 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack Radar Detector with Safety Alert Your radar detector can alert you to many traffic radar and laser systems with its distinct visual and audio alerts It receives X K and Ka band radar signals and detects both the instant on and laser systems many law enforcement agencies use to measure vehicle speed Plus your detector can give you advance warning of potential road hazards by detecting signals from transmitters that broadcast Safety Alert System alerts Note X Before reading this Owner s Manual read the supplied booklet Questions and Answers About Vehicle Speed Detection to familiarize yourself with the terms and uses associated with your detector PACKAGE CONTENTS Windshield Bracket with Suction Cups Radar Detector Hook and Loop Tape Questions and Answers About Vehicle Speed Detection Booklet CONTROLS amp INDICATORS City City Highway switches between city and highway modes Mute silences the alert tone 360 Laser Eye receives incoming laser signals directed at your vehicle from all directions Dim controls the brightness of the indicators VG 2 VOLUME OFF turns the c detector on and off and lets S you adjust the volume o M Indicators VG 2 lights when a
6. ck signals Check your vehicle s owner s manual to 2 Remove the tape s paper backing and see if your vehicle has one of these features A detector installed in a vehicle e Since window tinting reduces the received strength of laser signals you should 3 Do not mount the detector where the driver or a passenger might hit it in a sudden If the mounted detector is not at the optimum viewing angle you can adjust the mounting bracket for better viewing Carefully bend the bracket to adjust it to the desired angle S DASHBOARD MOUNTING In some vehicles the dashboard may be the best location to mount the detector Use the supplied hook and loop tape to mount your radar detector to the dash 1 Use a damp cloth to clean the bottom of the detector and the dashboard Let both surfaces dry stick the tape to the bottom of the detector Remove the backing from the other side of the tape and firmly press your detector onto the dashboard A X Dashboard Mounting Notes X The tape s adhesive might not stick to a surface treated with vinyl cleaner or protectant Do not place the hook and loop tape over the detector s serial number Ona curved dashboard cut the supplied strip in half and use one strip on each side of the bottom of the detector Be sure to place the detector out of view when you leave the vehicle This keeps the detector out of sight of thieves and prevents exposure to extremely high tempe
7. ctions are secure The cigarette lighter socket might be dirty Clean it with fine emery cloth to ensure a good clean connection Check the fuse in the power cords cigarette lighter plug See Replacing the Fuse Check the fuse that controls power to your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket See your vehicle s owner s manual The detector gives a false alert when you use Check the vehicle s electrical system for a loose connection including the main battery vehicle accessories such as power windows cable and alternator connections motorized mirror brakes and so on Install a filter capacitor 10004 F 35 volts on the back of the cigarette lighter socket across the power connections The detector performs the self test but does not A police car might not be equipped with radar see the supplied booklet Questions and respond to radar signals when you see a police Answers About Vehicle Speed Detection Car Police might be using VASCAR type speed detection See the supplied booklet Questions and Answers About Vehicle Speed Detection Be sure the laser detection lens is not blocked Be sure the detector is properly mounted Use lens cleaning solution to clean the laser detection lens The detector has poor laser detection range Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under norma
8. f the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio TV technician for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your radar detector Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user s authority to operate the equipment CARE Keep the radar detector dry if it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Handle the radar detector carefully do SERVICE AND REPAIR If your radar detector is not performing as it should take it to your local REPLACING THE FUSE I
9. f the detector stops operating follow these steps to check the fuse in the power cord s cigarette lighter plug and if necessary replace it with a 2 amp 11 4 x 1 4 inch fast acting fuse supplied 1 Carefully turn the knurled ring on the cigarette lighter plug counterclockwise to unscrew it Take care not to lose the ring tip or the spring inside the plug when removing the ring Tip 2 Remove the ring and tip from the cigarette lighter plug then remove the old fuse 3 Check the fuse If it has blown replace it X CAUTION 4 Using a fuse that does not meet the requirements listed above can damage your detector the power cable or the vehicle s electrical system If you must use pliers to loosen the ring be careful not to crush the ring or the metal tip inside the ring Never use pliers or other tools to retighten the ring on the cigarette lighter plug 4 Replace the metal tip inside the ring make sure the spring is intact then place the fuse inside the cigarette lighter plug and screw the ring back onto the plug Make sure the tip is visible when you reassemble the cigarette lighter plug TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems operating your detector the suggestions 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 Problem Suggestion The detector does not turn on Be sure all power conne
10. l use for one 1 year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCI DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a cor rect the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the
11. ratures which can temporarily a your detector s performance OPERATION TURNING ON THE DETECTOR __ To turn on the detector rotate VOLUME OFF toward VOLUME until it clicks VOLUME OFF Ramm After self testing the P power indicator lights VOLUME OFF To turn off the detector rotate VOLUME OFF toward OFF until it clicks and all the LEDs turn off ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Rotate VOLUME OFF toward VOLUME to increase the detector s volume rotate it toward OFF to reduce the volume OPERATION SETTINGS SELECTING CITY AND HIGHWAY MODES Your detector has two operating modes City and Highway w Note e4 City mode helps prevent false alerts in tightly populated areas where laser radar signals can bounce off surrounding structures City mode has no effect on K or Ka band signals or laser alerts or instant on radar e City mode requires a stronger X band signal before the detector sounds or visually indicates an alert e Highway mode provides maximum sensitivity for open road driving The detector is preset to Highway mode when you turn it on 1 To select City mode press City The C LED lights 2 To return to Highway mode press City again The C LED turns off OPERATION continued SELECTING DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS Your detector has three levels of display brigh
12. same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the property of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or in surance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 RadioShack store for assistance To locate your nearest RadioShack use the store locator feature on RadioShack s website www radioshack com or call 1 800 The Shack 843 7422 and follow the menu options Modifying or tampering
13. tness Bright Dim and Dark The indicator s brightness level is always set to bright when you turn it on 1 Press Dim once to reduce brightness to Dim 50 darker 2 Press Dim again to reduce brightness to Dark turns off all indicators except the P indicator 3 Press Dim a third time to return all indicators to Bright MUTING THE AUDIO ALERT While the detector sounds an alert signal press Mute to temporarily silence the detector The detector automatically turns Mute off 20 seconds after the alert signal stops To return the detector to normal operation sooner press Mute before the detector resets itself AuToO MuTE MODE Your detector has Auto Mute Mode which automatically reduces the audio volume of all alerts after 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected If the same radar signal is encountered within 20 seconds the detector maintains a reduced audio volume RECEIVING AND IDENTIFYING SIGNALS When your detector senses a radar signal it responds with different audible and visual alarms to indicate the signal type for X K and Ka band signals The detector also indicates the signal strength by increasing the rate at which the LEDs flash and the tones sound as you get closer to the radar source The 2 and 3 signal strength LEDs also flash to indicate the strength of radar signals E4 Note E4 If there is another detector in the vicinity you might receive false signals TUTORIAL MODE
14. tte lighter plug from your vehicle s socket and check the socket for debris Also check the fuse in the detector s plug and your vehicle s cigarette lighter X CAUTION Use only the supplied 12V DC Positive Tip power cord Use of any other power source may cause damage Before plugging the power cord s cigarette lighter plug into your e vehicle s cigarette lighter socket make sure the plug s tip is screwed signal P Power lights when the detector is turned on firmly onto the plug SAFETY ALERT SYSTEM ____ The Safety Alert System employs low powered transmitters used by some emergency services and road crews to alert drivers to hazardous road conditions The system can indicate stationary moving or railroad hazards The system has the potential to dramatically decrease the occurrence of traffic accidents by increasing drivers awareness of local road hazards Having this safety alert compatible radar laser detector will ensure that you are ready to benefit from this system wherever it is in use ARE RADAR DETECTORS LEGAL Federal law lets you install and use a radar detector in automobiles and light trucks under 10 000 pounds in the United States Presently Virginia and the District of Columbia have some laws regulating or prohibiting the use of radar detectors in all vehicles INSTALLATION Adjusting the Bracket SELECTING A MOUNTING
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