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- Page 1 22-1659.fm Page 1 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM Owner’s Manual X•K•Ka Superwide Radar/ Laser Detector Please read before using this equipment. 22-1659 Cat. No.
- Page 2 22-1659.fm Page 2 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM FEATURES Your Radio Shack X•K•Ka Superwide Radar/Laser Detector can alert you to all known police traffic radar and laser systems. It receives all X-, K-, and Ka-band traffic radar signals and also detects both the instant-on and laser systems many police departments now use to measure vehicle speed.
- Page 3 22-1659.fm Page 3 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM Your detector has many useful features, including: VG-2 Protection— makes your detector invisible to the VG-2 radar-detector detector by sensing VG-2 and shutting down until you are out of range. Front- and Rear-Looking Laser—detects laser sig- nals from both the front and the rear of your vehicle.
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Page 4: A Look At The Detector
22-1659.fm Page 4 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM A LOOK AT THE DETECTOR Button— turns the detector on and off and lets you adjust the volume. Power Indicator— lights when you connect the detector to power and turn it on. - Page 5 22-1659.fm Page 5 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM Signal Meter— four high-intensity indicators light in sequence as the radar signal strength increases, or flash in a pattern when laser is detected. (Audio) Button — replaces the normal alert sound with a muted click. Also, lets you silence alerts.
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Page 6: Installation
22-1659.fm Page 6 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM 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. -
Page 7: Hook-And-Loop Mounting
22-1659.fm Page 7 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM HOOK-AND-LOOP MOUNTING For some dashboards, the hook-and-loop tape included with your detector might be best for mounting. Follow these steps to use the hook-and-loop tape. 1. Use a damp cloth to clean the bottom of the detec- tor and the dashboard. -
Page 8: Visor Mounting
22-1659.fm Page 8 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM VISOR MOUNTING The supplied sun visor clip lets you quickly mount the detector on your vehicle’s sun visor. Warning: Do not mount the detector on a visor if this places the detector near the driver’s or a passenger’s head. -
Page 9: Windshield Mounting
22-1659.fm Page 9 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM WINDSHIELD MOUNTING The supplied suction-cup mount lets you easily mount the detector on the windshield. Caution: Do not use the suction-cup mount in a vehicle that has a plastic coating on the windshield designed to protect passengers during an accident. - Page 10 22-1659.fm Page 10 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM 3. Clean the selected windshield area, position the suction-cup mount on the windshield, and press firmly on each suction cup to secure it into place. 4. Use a screwdriver or small coin to adjust the suc- tion-cup mount until the base plate is level.
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Page 11: Connecting Power
22-1659.fm Page 11 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM CONNECTING POWER Cautions: • The detector works in vehicles that have a 12-volt, negative-ground electrical system. Most vehicles have this type of system. If you are not sure about your vehicle, check with your vehicle’s dealer. -
Page 12: Operation
22-1659.fm Page 12 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM OPERATION TURNING THE DETECTOR ON AND OFF To turn on the detector, tap The detector sounds a distinctive tone for each band as a self test (laser, Ka, K, X, and road hazard, in order). -
Page 13: Selecting The City And Highway Modes
22-1659.fm Page 13 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM SELECTING THE CITY AND HIGHWAY MODES In the city mode, the detector requires a stronger X- band signal before it sounds an alert. This eliminates responses to most false sources, such as automatic door openers and alarm systems. - Page 14 22-1659.fm Page 14 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM You can change the alert pattern to sound several X, K, or Ka tones followed by muted clicking by pressing when no alert is sounding. The clicking becomes more rapid as the radar signal strength increases.
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
22-1659.fm Page 15 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems operating your radar/laser detec- tor, the suggestions in this section might help. If you cannot solve the problem after trying these sugges- tions, take your detector to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. - Page 16 22-1659.fm Page 16 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM If the detector gives a false alert when you use accessories such as power windows, motorized mirrors, brakes, and so on: • Check the vehicle’s electrical system, including the main battery cable and alternator connections.
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Page 17: Replacing The Fuse
22-1659.fm Page 17 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM REPLACING THE FUSE If the detector stops operating, check the fuse in the DC power 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. - Page 18 22-1659.fm Page 18 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM PATENTS This radar/laser detector is protected under the follow- ing patents. United States: Canada: Other patents pending. Tracor Aerospace patents pending. 4,572,593 4,630,054 4,961,074 4,952,936 5,402,087 1,187,586 1,187,602 1,295,714 1,295,715...
- Page 19 22-1659.fm Page 19 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM NOTES...
- Page 20 22-1659.fm Page 20 Friday, August 6, 1999 9:33 AM RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects for 1 year from date of purchase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor.