Radio Shack SWS 22-1680 User Manual

Owner’s Manual
X•K•Ka Superwide Radar/
Please read before using this equipment.
Real Voice
Laser Detector
Cat. No.
22-1680
Your RadioShack Real Voice X•K•Ka Superwide Radar/Laser Detector can alert you to all known police traffic radar and laser systems. It receives X-, K-, and Ka-band radar signals and also detects both the instant-on and laser systems many police departments u se to measure vehicle speed. Plus, your detector can give you advance warning of potential road haz­ards by detecting signals from transmitters that broadcast Safety Warning System alerts.
Your detector has many useful features, including:
Real Voice Audible Alerts
watch the road ahead.
— keep you informed while you
X-, K-, Ka-Band, and Laser Signal Detection
— warns you when it detects signals from traffic radar or laser devices. Dif­ferent tones sound to let you know the type of signal received.
Stay Alert
— tests your awareness behind the wheel by
sounding beeps and asking if you are alert.
Safety Warning System Detection
— alerts you to the pres­ence of potential road hazards and emergency vehicles sig­nalled by a Safety W arning System transmission.
1997 Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
FAST is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
Real Voice is a trademark of Whistler Corporation.
Safety Warning System and SWS are tr ademarks of
InstaClear is a registered trademark used by Ford Motor Company.
ElectriClear is a registered trademark used by Libbey, Owens, Ford,
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All Rights Reserved.
Safety Warning System LLC.
and Delco-Remy.
High-Visibility Display
ing System messages.
— shows the text of 60 Safety Warn-
VG-2 Protection
radar-detector detector when it senses VG-2 operation.
360° Detection —
and the rear of your vehicle.
City/Highway Modes
in areas that have false radar sources.
FAST (False Alert Suppression Technology)
vent false alarms caused by non-traffic radar sources.
Auto Quiet
volume alert for about 5 seconds, then reduce its alert to mini­mum volume.
Dim/Dark Modes
ation, or have the radar detector go completely dark whenever it detects traffic radar signals.
Your radar/laser detector includes the following items:
• Modular Cigarette-Lighter Plug with Straight and Coiled Cord
• Windshield Bracket with Suction Cups
• Hook and Loop Fastener
• Visor Bracket
— makes your detector invisible to the VG-2
detects laser signals from both the front
— let you minimize alerts when you are
— helps pre-
— lets you set the radar detector to give y o u a full-
— let you dim the display for nighttime oper-
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We recommend you record y our detector’s serial number here. The number is on the detector’s bottom panel.
Serial Number: _________________________________
Important:
detectors. Check with your local law enforcement agency about the laws in your area.
One or more of the following patents apply: 4,315,261; 5,146,227; 5,379,456. Other patents pending.
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Some areas have laws regulating the use of radar
CONTENTS
A Quick Look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hook-and-Loop Tape Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windshield Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Visor Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning the Detector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Demonstrating Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Muting Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using Auto Quiet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting the City and Highway Modes . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dimming the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Receiving and Identifying Alert Signals . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety Radar Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using Stay Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Resetting the Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacing the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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A QUICK LOOK
1.
Rear Laser Detection Lens
signals from the rear.
2.
Speaker
ings.
3.
MUTE
detected to reduce the level of audio alerts that sound when there is a signal. Press after a signal is dete cted to silence the alert, but still have visual alerts to keep you informed.
4.
CITY
in urban driving areas.
5.
High Visibility LED Text Display
visual confirmation of signals detected and signal strength, and indicates the selected operating modes.
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— sounds distinct audio and Real Voice warn-
Button —
Button
press before a radar/laser signal is
— reduces false alerts typically encountered
— receives incoming laser
— provides distinct
6. VOL /
Buttons
Adjust volume up or down and turn
the VG-2 option on or off.
7. PWR
(Power/Volume) Button
— turns the detector on and
off and lets you engage the dim or dark setting.
8.
Power Jack
9.
Bracket Release Button
— the power cable plugs in here.
— lets you quickly remove the
detector’s bracket.
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10.
Front Laser Detection Lens
signals from the front.
11.
Radar Detection Antenna
nals.
12.
Mounting Bracket Slot
bracket.
— receives incoming laser
— receives incoming radar sig-
— holds the windshield mounting
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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.
• The detector’s view of the road must not be blocked by any metal object.
• Some vehicles have InstaClear windshields, which have metal coatings that block signals. General Motor’s APV vans have a solar shield that keeps the vehicle cooler during the summer, but also blocks sig­nals. A detector installed in a vehicle with any of these fea­tures will probably not detect a signal.
• Since window tinting reduces the received strength of laser signals, you should not mount the detector behind any tinted glass.
• Do not mount the detector where the driver or a passenger might hit it in a sudden stop or accident.
or ElectriClear defogging
Caution:
detector out of view when you leave the vehicle. This keeps the detector out of sight of thieves and prevents exposing it to extremely high temperatures, which can temporarily impair performance.
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Whichever mounting method you choose, place the
HOOK-AND-LOOP TAPE MOUNTING
For some dashboards, the hook-and-loop tape included with your detector might be best for mounting. F ollow these steps to use the hook-and-loop tape.
1. Use a damp cloth to clean the bottom of the detector and the dashboard. Let both surfaces dry.
The tape’s adhesive might not stick to a surface
Note:
treated with vinyl cleaner or protectant.
2. Remove the tape’s backing and stick the tape to the bottom of the detector.
Do not place the hook-and-loop tape over the detec-
Note:
tor’s serial number.
Serial Number
Hook-and-Loop Tape
On a curved dashboard, cut the supplied str ip in half and use one strip on each side of the bottom of the detector.
3. Remove the backing from the other side of the tape and press the detector onto the dashboard.
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