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Owner’s Manual
Front/Rear Laser
X•K•Ka Superw ide Radar Detector
with VG-2 Guard
Please read before using this equipment.
Cat. No.
22-1676
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack Front/Rear Laser X•K•Ka Superwide
Radar Detector receives all X-, K-, and Ka-ban d traffic
radar signals and also detects both the instant-on and
laser systems many police departments now use to
measure vehicle speed. Plus, it can alert you to road
hazards signaled by either a Safety Warning System or
Safety Alert Signal. When it detects a signal, your easyto-mount detector alerts you with a light and a tone,
which increase in speed as the signal gets stronger.
The detector’s built-in laser sensors detec t traffic laser
signals coming from in front of and behind your vehicle.
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Your detecto r also has FAST
Technology) circuitry that helps prevent false alarms
caused by signals from other radar detectors, without
reducing your detector’s sensitivity to traffic radar signals.
Your detector’s many useful features include:
(False Alert Suppression
VG-2 Protection
— makes your detector invisible to
the VG-2 radar-detector detector when its senses VG-2
is being used.
1997 Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
Safety Alert is a trademark of Cobra Electronics.
FAST is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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.
and Delco-Remy.
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Safety Alert Signal Detection
— warns you when the
detector detects signals broadcast by safety alert transmitters. Some public safety and government agencies
install these transm itters in some emergency vehicles
and near some known road hazards and construct ion
areas, to provide ad vance warning of p otentially hazardous situations.
Safety Warning System
— alerts you to the presence
of potential road hazards and emergency vehicles signalled by a safety radar transmission.
X-, K-, Ka-Band, and Laser Signal Detection
—
warns you when the detector detects signals fro m traffic radar or laser devices. Different tones sound and different indicators flash to let you know the type of signal
received.
City/Highway Modes
— let you reduc e the det ector ’s
sensitivity to weak X-, K-, and Ka-band sign als, without
affecting the detector’s sensitivity to laser signals while
you are in the city.
Some areas have laws regulating the use of
Note:
radar detectors. Check with your local law enforcement
agency about the laws in your area.
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We recommend you record your detecto r’s serial number here. The number is on the detector’s bottom
panel.
Serial Number:______________ ______ ___________
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Your detector includes the following items:
• Hook-and-loop tape
• Bracket holder
• Sun visor clip
• Windshield bracket and holder
• Power cord
• Power cord clips (6)
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CONTENTS
A Look at the Detector ............................................ 7
Alert and Safety Warn i ng System ............ 10
Safet
Install a tion .............................................................. 11
Selecting a Mounting Location ...........................11
Hook-and-Loop Mounting ..................................12
Visor Mounting .................................................. 13
Removing the Sun Visor Clip ...................... 15
Windshield Mounting ........................................ 16
Connecting Power ............................................ 17
Mounting the Power Cord Clips .................. 19
Operation ............................................................... 20
Turning the Detector On and Off ...................... 20
Adjusting the Volume ........................................ 20
Operating Settings ............................................ 21
Selecting the City and Highway Modes ....... 21
Muting the Audio Alert ................................. 22
Turning Off the Display ................................ 23
Receiving and Identifying Radar, Laser,
Safety Alert, Safety Warning System,
and VG-2 Signals ............................................. 23
Troubleshootin
Care and Maintenance .......................................... 28
Replacing the Fuse ........................................... 29
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A LOOK AT THE DETECTOR
Front Laser Detection Lenses
laser signals directed at the front of your vehicle.
DC 12V Jack
DARK
Button
except the P (Power) indicator.
— the power cord plugs in here.
— turns off all your detector’s indicators,
— receive incoming
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MUTE
Button
CITY
City/Highway) Button
— silences the alert sound.
— switches between the
city and highway modes.
nal Strength Indicator
Si
— two LEDs show an accurate visual indication of the strength of the radar signals
received.
Stationary Road Hazard Situation) Indicator
S
—
blinks when the detector detects the signal related to a
stationary road hazard, either from the safety warning
system or from a safety alert transmitter.
Emergency/Slow Moving Vehicle s) Indicator
M
—
blinks when the detector det ects the signal related t o
emergency/slow moving vehicles, either from the
safety warn i n g system or from a safe ty alert transmitter.
Rail Road) Indicator
O
— both LEDs under S and M
blink at the same time wh en the detector detects the
signal related to a railroad, either from t he saf ety warning system or from a safety alert transmitter.
C/SA
City/Safety Alert) Indicator
— lights when the
detector is in t he city mode a nd blinks when t he detector detects a safety alert signal.
K- and Ka-Band Radar) Indicator
K/Ka
— blinks when
the detector detects either a K- or Ka-band radar signal.
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X (X-Band Radar) Indicator
— blinks when the detector
detects an X-band radar signal.
L (Laser) Indicator
— both LEDs und er X and K/Ka
light when the detector detects a traffic laser signal.
VG-2 Indicator
— lights when a VG-2 signal is
detected.
P (Power) Indicator
— lights when you connect the
detector to power and turn it on.
LASER (Rear Laser Detection Lens)
— receives laser
signals directed at the rear of your vehicle.
VOLUME/OFF
Control
— turns the detector on an d off
and lets you adjust the volume.
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SAFETY ALERT AND SAFETY
WARNING SYSTEM
These systems are low-powered transmitters used by
some emergency services and road crews to alert drivers to hazardous conditions. The Safety Alert system
can indicate stationary, moving, or railroad hazards.
Radar detectors that are Safety Alert compatible, such
as this one, indicate the presenc e of a S afet y A lert s ignal.
The Safety Warning System is like Safety Alert, but it
operates at a higher power level and can alert you to
many different emergency or hazardous conditions in
the area. You r detector’s three safety indicat ions show
three major categories of Safe ty Warning System m essages.
While neither system is currently in wide use, they have
the potential to dramat ically decrease the potential for
traffic accidents by increasing drivers’ awareness of
local road hazards. Having this radar/laser dete ctor will
ensure that you are ready to use these systems as they
come into use.
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INSTALLATION
SELECTING A MOUNTING
LOCATION
For the best performance, select a location for the
detector where it has a direct view of the road. The
detector’s radar antenna and front laser detection
lenses are at the opposite end from the rear laser
detection lens and controls.
Follow these guidelines when you select a mounting
location.
• Choose a location th at d oes not block the driver’s
view of the road.
• Mount the detec to r in a level position with a clear
view to both the front and rear.
• Since signals are blocked by metal surfaces, the
detector’s view of the road must not be blocked.
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• Some vehicles have InstaClear® or ElectriClear
defogging windshields, which have metal coatings
that block signals. General Motors APV vans have a
solar shield that keeps the vehicle cooler during the
summer. This shield also blocks signals. A d etector
installed in a vehicle with any of these features will
probably not detect a signal.
• Since window tinting red uces the received st rength
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.
Caution:
Whichever mounting method you choose, place
the detecto r out of vie w when you leave th e vehicle. This
keeps the detector out of sig ht of thieves and pre vents
exposing it to extremely high temperatures, which can
temporarily impair your detector’s performance.
HOOK-AND-LOOP MOUNTING
For some dashboards, the hook-and-loop tape supplied with your detector might be best for mounting.
Follow these steps to use the hook-and-loop tape.
1. Use a damp cloth to thoroughl y clean both the bot-
tom of the detector and the dashboard. Let both surfaces dry completely.
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The tape’s adhesive might not s tick to a sur-
Note:
face treated with vinyl cleaner or protectant.
2. Peel off the paper backing on one side of both
pieces of tape, then apply both pieces of tape to the
bottom of your detector.
Notes:
• If you are mounting the detector on a curved dashboard, you might need to cut the hook-and-loop
tape in half and use one strip in each corner of the
bottom of the detector.
• Do not place the hook-and-loop tape over the
detector’s serial number.
3. Remove the paper backing from the other side of
the tape and press your detector onto the dashboard.
VISOR MOUNTING
The supplied sun visor c lip and bracket holder let you
quickly mount the detector on your vehicle’s sun visor.
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Warning:
Do not mount the detector on a visor if this
places the detector ne ar the driver’s or a passenger ’s
head.
Follow these steps to use the sun visor clip.
1. Slide the sun visor clip into th e bracke t hold er’s slo t.
For proper mounting, you must attach the
Note:
bracket holder as shown. Do not reverse it.
2. Snap the bracket holder onto the top of the detector.
Make sure the mounting tabs inside the bracket
holder fit into the mounting slots on the sides of the
detec tor.
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3. Clip the detector to the edge of the sun visor so you
can see the detector’s front display.
Removing the Sun Visor Clip
If you later want to use another met hod for mounting
the detector, follow these steps to remove the sun visor
clip from the bracket holder.
1. Pul l up on one s ide of the b racket hold er to re move i t
from the detector.
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2. Using a flathead screwdriver, carefully lift out the
plastic tongue holding the sun visor clip and bracket
holder together, then slide the sun visor clip out of
the bracket holder.
WINDSHIELD MOUNTING
The supplied windshield bracket and holder let you
quickly mount the detector on your vehicle’s windshield.
Note:
Some vehicles have a soft plastic coa tin g on t he
inside surface of the windshield. The windshield
bracket’s suction cups can cause p ermanent marking
on this kind of windshield.
1. Slide the windshield bracket assembly into the
bracket holder along the groove on the bracket
holder.
2. Snap the bracket holder into the radar detector’s
track.
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3. Clean the windshield where the detector will be
mounted.
4. Position the bracket on the windshield and press
firmly on each suction cup.
5. If necessary, you can adjust the angle by remov ing
the detector and bending the windshield bracket.
Caution:
Bending the bracket with the detector
installed may damage the bracket.
To remove the windshield bracket from the bracket
holder, first detach the bracket holder from the detector,
then pull up the smal l locking bar at the center of the
bracket and pull the bracket out of the slot.
CONNECTING POWER
Plug the supplied power cord’s barrel plug into the
12V
jack on the side of the detector. Make sure the
DC
knurled ring on the tip of the plug is firmly screwed in,
then plug the power cord’s cigarette-lighter plug into
your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
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Caution:
Unplug the power cord from your vehicle’s
cigarette-lighter socket when you turn off the ignition.
This prevents your vehicle’s batte ry from being drained
if you leave the detector on when you turn off the ignition.
If the detector does not operate when you turn it
Note:
on, unplug the power cord from your vehicle’s cigarettelighter s ocket and carefully check the socket for ashes
and other debris. Also, check the fuse in the power cord
and your vehicle’s fuse block (see “Replacing the Fuse”
on Page 29).
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Mounting the Powe r Cord Clips
You can use the s upplied power cord clips to route t he
power cord out of the way. Follow these steps to mount
the power cord clips.
1. Use a damp cloth to thoroughly clean the locations
on the dashboard where you want to mount the
clips. Let the dashboard dry completely.
The clip’s adhesive might not stick to a sur-
Note:
face treated with vinyl cleaner or protectant.
2. Peel off each clip’s paper backing, then press the
clip onto the selected mounting location.
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OPERATION
TURNING THE DETECTOR
ON AND OFF
To turn on the detector, turn
you until it clicks.
The detector sounds a distinctive tone for each band
and lights all indicators in sequence as a self test (X, K,
Ka, L, M, S, O, and VG-2, in order). Then all indicators
turn off, except the P indicator.
To turn off the detect or, turn
until it clicks and all indicators turn off.
VOLU ME/OF F
VOLUME/OFF
away from
toward you
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Turn
VOLUME/OFF
detector’s volume. Turn
reduce it.
20
away from you to increase the
VOLUME/OFF
toward you to
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OPERATING SETTINGS
Selecting the City and Highway Modes
Your detector has two operating modes: city and highway.
In the city mode, the detector requires a stronger X-, K-, or
Ka-band sig nal before it so und s or displays an alert. This
eliminates responses to most false sources, such as automatic door openers and alarm systems.
Note:
The city mode has no effect on laser alerts or
instant-on radar.
The highway mode provides maximum sensitivity for
open-road driving.
CITY
To select t he city mode, press
beeps once and the C indicator turns on.
until the detector
Note:
If you set the detector to the city mode then turn
DARK
off the display by pressing
not give an audio or visual alarm while receiving a
weak radar signal.
, the detector might
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To select the highway mode, press
until the C indi-
CITY
cator turns o ff.
Muting the Audio Alert
While the detector i s sounding a radar or s afety alert si gnal, you can press
tor. The detector autom atical ly re s ets to normal operat io n
about 20 seconds after the radar or safety alert signal
stops. Or, you can simply press
resets to return th e detecto r to no r mal op eration.
The laser alert signal remains active even if you
Note:
press
MUTE.
to temporarily silence the detec-
MUTE
again before it
MUTE
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Turning Off the Display
You can press
tors, except the L and P indicators. The L indicator
alerts you to laser signals, the P indicator remains on to
let you know the detector is receiving power, and the
detector’s audio alert remains active.
to temporarily turn off all indica-
DARK
To return to the normal full indications, press
DARK
again.
RECEIVING AND IDENTIFYING
RADAR, LASER, SAFETY ALERT,
SAFETY WARNING SYSTEM, AND
VG-2 SIGNALS
When your detector senses a radar, laser, or safety
alert signal, it responds with both audible and visual
alarms. The detector uses different audio and visual
alarms to indicate the signal type, and indicates the signal strength by increasing the rate at which it flashes
the indicator and sounds the tone. In addition, the 2
and 3 signal strength indicators light to visually indicate
the strength of radar signals.
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When your detector senses a
signal, it responds
radar
with different audible and visual alarms to indicate the
signal type for X- and K- or Ka-band radar signals.
When your detector senses
instant-on radar
, it sounds
continuous beeps, then all indicators light.
When your detector senses a traffic
, both the X- and
laser
K/Ka indicators flash, and the detector sounds continuous
tones for 3 seconds.
When your detector senses an
alert signal
from either a
Safety Warning System or Safety Alert transmitter, it
responds with distinctive audible and visual alarms to
indicate a stationary road hazard (S), emergency/slow
moving vehicles (M), or a train in transit (O).
When your detector senses a
signal, it sounds a
VG-2
distinctive tone and the VG-2 indicator lights. Your
detector checks every 30 seconds for a VG -2 signal. It
does not respond to any radar source during a VG-2
alert, but laser alerts are not affected.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have problems operating your detector, the suggestions in this section mig ht help. If you cannot solve
the problem after trying these suggestions, take your
detector to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
If the detect or does not turn on:
• Be sure all power connections are secure.
• Check the fuse that cont rols power to y our veh icle’s
cigarette-lighter socket. See your vehicle’s owner’s
manual.
• Check the fuse in the pow er cord’s cigarette-lighter
plug. See “Replacing the Fuse” on Page 29.
• The cigarette-lighter socket might be dirty. Clean it
with fine emery c loth to ensure a g ood, clean connection.
Caution:
the cigarette lighter or a cigarette-lighter pl ug in the
cigarette-lighter socket. Doing so could blow a fuse
in your vehicle or cause the metal object to becom e
very hot.
Do not place any metal object o ther than
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If the detector gives a false alert when you use
vehicle accessories such as power windows,
motorized mirrors, brakes, and so on:
• Check the vehicle’s electrical system for loose connections, including the main b attery c able a nd alternator connections.
• Install a filter capacitor (470 µf, 35 volts, such as
Cat. No. 272-1030) on the back of the cigarettelighter socket, across the power connections.
If the detector performs the se lf-test, but does not
respond to radar signals when you see a police car:
• A police car might not be equipped with radar, or
might be using instant-on radar and not have the
radar gun triggered (see the separate booklet
Ques-
tions and Answers About Vehicle Speed Detection
• Police might be u si ng VASCAR-type s peed detection (see the separate booklet
Answers About Vehicle Speed Detection
Questions and
).
).
If the detector has poor laser detection range:
• Be sure the front and rear laser detection lenses are
not blocked.
• Be sure the detector is properly mounted. See
“Selecting a Mounting Location” on Page 11.
• Use lens-cleaning solution to clean the front and
rear laser detection lenses.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Ra dioShack Front/Rear Laser X•K•Ka Superwide
Radar Detector is an example of superior d esign and
craftsmanship. The following suggest ions will help you
care for the detector so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the detector dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately. Liquids can contain minerals
that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Handle the detector gently and carefully.
Dropping it can damage circuit boards and
cases, and can cause the detector to work improperly.
Keep the detector away from dust and dirt,
which can cause premature wear of parts.
Wipe the detector with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh
chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean it.
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Modifying or tampering with the detector’s internal
components can cause a malfunction and might in validate its warranty. If your detector is not operating as it
should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
REPLACING THE FUSE
If the detector stops operating, follow these steps to
check the fuse in the power cord’s cigarette-lighter plug
and replace the fuse, if necessary.
1. Carefully turn the knurled ring on the cigarettelighter plug counterclockwise to unscrew it.
Caution:
be careful not to crush the ring or the metal tip
inside the ring.
2. Carefully remove the ring and tip from the cig arettelighter plug, then remove the old fuse.
Note:
spring inside the plug.
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If you must use pliers to loosen the ring,
Take care not to lose the ring or tip, or the
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3. Check the fuse. If it has blown, rep lace it with a 2amp, 1
Caution:
1
/4 × 1/4, fast-acting fuse (Cat. No. 270-1007).
Using a fuse that does not meet these ratings or defeating the fuse protection can damage
your detector, the power cord, or the vehicle’s electrical system.
4. Replace the metal tip inside the ring, m ake s ure the
spring is in place, then place the fuse inside the cigarette-lighter plug and firmly screw the ring back
onto the plug.
Caution:
Never use pliers or other tools to retighten
the ring on the cigarette-lighter plug.
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NOTES
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship under normal 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, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the l imitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the
exclusion 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) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or
simila r 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. Yo u 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 thos e provided by a RadioShack
Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic
damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance 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, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort
Worth, TX 76102
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