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- Page 1 Cat. No. 22-1692 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Talking 360° Laser/Radar Detector with VG-2 Guard...
- Page 2 FEATURES Your RadioShack Talking 360° Laser/Radar Detector can alert you to all known police traffic radar and laser sys- tems with its distinct visual and audio alerts, including a real voice alert. It receives X-, K-, and Ka-band radar sig- nals, and detects both the instant-on and laser systems many police departments use to measure vehicle speed.
- Page 3 VG-2 Protection — makes your detector invisible to the VG-2 radar-detector detector when it senses VG-2 oper- ation. X-, K-, Ka-Band, and Laser Signal Detection — warns you when it detects signals from traffic radar or laser de- vices. Different tones and display indicators let you know the type of signal received.
- Page 4 Memory Retention — retains operational settings in memory without power, so when you turn on your detec- tor, the settings will be the same as when you turned it off. Instant On or Pulse Radar Protection — alerts you to sudden high level radar and laser signals.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS A Quick Look ... 6 Safety Alert System ... 7 Installation ... 8 Selecting a Mounting Location ... 8 Mounting Guidelines ... 8 Windshield Mounting ... 9 Hook-and-Loop Mounting ... 11 Connecting Power ... 12 Operation ... 13 Turning On the Detector ... 13 Adjusting the Volume ... -
Page 6: A Quick Look
A QUICK LOOK 1. 360° Laser Eye — receives incoming laser signals directed at your vehicle from all directions. 2. DC 12V Jack — the power cord plugs in here. 3. DIM Button — controls the brightness of your detec- tor's single digit display. -
Page 7: Safety Alert System
7. Single Digit Display — indicates city/highway mode, signal strength, safety alert, and laser alert. 8. SA Indicator — displays when the detector detects the safety alert signals. (See “Safety Alert System.”) 9. X (X-Band Radar) Indicator — displays when the detector detects an X-band radar signal. -
Page 8: Installation
INSTALLATION SELECTING A MOUNTING LOCATION For the best performance, select a location for the detec- tor where it has a direct view of the road. The detector's radar antenna is at the opposite end from the display. Note: Though the detector has a 360° laser and radar de- tection range, the radar detection is more sensitive in the front range. -
Page 9: Windshield Mounting
• 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 pas- senger might hit it in a sudden stop or accident. Caution: However you choose to mount the detector, place it out of view when you leave the vehicle. - Page 10 1. Clean the selected windshield area, position the bracket on the windshield, and press firmly on each suction cup to secure it in place. 2. Slide the detector onto the base plate until it snaps into place. If it is necessary to adjust the mounting angle, remove the detector from the bracket, then the bracket from the windshield.
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Page 11: Hook-And-Loop Mounting
HOOK-AND-LOOP MOUNTING In some vehicles, the dashboard may be the best location to mount the detector. For this mounting, use the supplied hook- and-loop tape. Follow these steps to use the hook-and-loop tape. 1. Use a damp cloth to clean the bottom of the detector and the dashboard. -
Page 12: Connecting Power
CONNECTING POWER Caution: • Use only the supplied power cord. If your power cord is lost or damaged, you can order a replacement cord from your local RadioShack store. • Before plugging the power cord’s cigarette-lighter plug into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket, make sure the plug’s tip is screwed firmly onto the plug. -
Page 13: Operation
OPERATION TURNING ON THE DETECTOR To turn on the detector, rotate VOLUME/OFF ward until it VOLUME VOLUME/OFF clicks. The detector will sound a tone, and will greet you with its real voice alert — “Welcome! Buckle your seat belt.” appears on the single digit display to in- dicate the detector is in highway mode (see “Selecting the City and Highway Modes”... -
Page 14: Tutorial Mode
TUTORIAL MODE Your detector has the tutorial mode to demonstrate all of its alert indicators. In the tutorial mode, you can check the status of all the indicators and the single digit display. Starting the Tutorial Mode To start the tutorial mode, turn on the detector while hold- ing down the detector sounds 3 beeps and digit display. -
Page 15: Finishing The Tutorial Mode
Finishing the Tutorial Mode To finish the tutorial mode, press when the voice alarm is operating. OPERATION SETTINGS Selecting the City and Highway Modes Your detector has two operating modes: city and high- way. In city mode, the detector requires a stronger X-, K-, or Ka-band signal before it sounds or displays an alert. -
Page 16: Selecting Display Brightness
To select the city mode, press . The voice alert says, CITY “city mode,” and appears on the single digit display. Note: If you set the display brightness to dark mode, the single digit display shows only . To show , set the display brightness to bright or dim mode. -
Page 17: Muting The Audio Alert
Muting the Audio Alert While the detector sounds a radar or safety alert signal, you can press to temporarily silence the detector. MUTE When you press , the voice alert says, “mute on.” MUTE The detector automatically resets the mute to off about 20 seconds after the radar or safety alert signal stops. -
Page 18: Receiving And Identifying Radar, Laser, And Safety Alert Signals
RECEIVING AND IDENTIFYING RADAR, LASER, AND SAFETY ALERT SIGNALS When your detector senses a radar signal , K/Ka appear on the display depending on which band is de- tected; it sounds an alert tone for the type of band detect- ed;... - Page 19 For radar signal detection , if the sig- nal strength number goes higher than , the voice alert says, “X- band detected,” “K-band detected,” or “Ka-band detected,” respectively. When your detector senses a safety alert signal , pears on the display; (emergency band), (road haz- ard alert), or...
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems operating your detector, the sug- gestions in this section might help. If you cannot solve the problem after trying these suggestions, take your detec- tor to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Problem The detector does not turn on. - Page 21 Problem The detector gives a false alert when you use vehicle accessories such as power windows, motorized mirrors, brakes, and so on. The detector performs the self-test, but does not respond to radar signals when you see a police car. The detector has poor laser detection range.
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Page 22: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Talking 360° Laser/Radar Detector is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your detec- tor so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the detector dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. -
Page 23: Replacing The Fuse
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 it with a 2-amp, 1 (Cat. No. 270-1007), if necessary. Caution: Using a fuse that does not meet the require- ments listed above can damage your detector, the power cable, or the vehicle's electrical system. - Page 24 4. Replace the metal tip inside the ring, make sure the spring is intact, then place the fuse inside the ciga- rette-lighter plug and screw the ring back onto the plug. Make sure the tip is visible when you reassem- ble the cigarette-lighter plug.
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Page 25: Fcc Statement
FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Ra- dioShack may cause interference and void the user's au- thority to operate the equipment. - Page 26 NOTES...
- Page 28 Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in ma- terial and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of pur- chase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IN- CLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU- LAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE...