Radio Shack 22-1697 Radar Detector User Manual
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1. Dim a third time to return to Bright The detector announces Display Bright MUTING THE AUDIO ALERT While the detector sounds an alert signal press Mute to temporarily silence the detector The detector announces Mute On and M appears 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 The detector announces Mute Off and M disappears AuTO 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 10 seconds the detector maintains a reduced audio volume AuTO MUTE ON OFF When the detector is on standby press Mute when no alert is occurring Auto mute turns off and amp disappears If auto mute is set to off press Mute again The auto mute turns on and amp appears SELECTING VG 2 MODES VG 2 mode is preset to on To turn off VG 2 hold down Mute until the voice alert says VG 2 Off and V62 0FF appears To turn VG 2 back on hold down Mute until the voice alert says VG 2 On and V amp 2 8 appears 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 newly included Ka PoP signals The detector indicate2. ED AHEAD FOLLOW DETOUR 15 LOW OVERPASS AHEAD 25 STEEP GRADE AHEAD TRUCK USE LOW GEAR HIGHWAY WORK CREW AHEAD 16 DRAW BRIDGE UP 26 ACCIDENT AHEAD 2 3 4 5 UTILITY WORK CREW AHEAD 17 OBSERVE BRIDGE WEIGHT LIMIT 6 ALL TRAFFIC FOLLOW DETOUR AHEAD 18 ROCK SLIDE AHEAD 7 8 9 0 27 POOR ROAD SURFACE AHEAD 28 SCHOOL BUS LOADING UNLOADING ALL TRUCKS FOLLOW DETOUR AHEAD 19 SCHOOL ZONE AHEAD 29 NO PASSING ZONE SAFETY WARNING SYSTEM The Safety Warning System SWS employs 31 STATIONARY EMERGENCY VEHICLE AHEAD low powered transmitters used by some 10 CENTER LANE CLOSED 22 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AHEAD emergency services and road crews to alert 32 For future use drivers to hazardous road conditions The 11 LEFT LANE CLOSED AHEAD SWS can indicate stationary moving or railroad hazards ALL TRAFFIC EXIT AHEAD 20 ROAD NARROWS AHEAD 30 DANGEROUS INTERSECTION AHEAD RIGHT LANE CLOSED AHEAD 21 SHARP CURVE AHEAD 12 For future use The system has the potential to dramatically decrease the occurrence of traffic accidents by CATEGORY 4 WEATHER RELATED CATEGORY 5 TRAVEL CATEGORY 6 TRAVEL increasing drivers awareness of local road HAZARDS INFORMATION CONVENIENCE INFORMATION CONVENIENCE II hazards Having this safety warning 53 EXPECT 20 MINUTE DELAY compatible radar laser detector will ensure that 33 HIGH WIND AHEAD 43 REST AREA AHEAD ee from this system 34 SEVERE WEATHER AHEAD 44 REST AREA WITH SERV
3. ICE AHEAD 54 EXPECT 30 MINUTE DELAY 35 HEAVY FOG AHEAD 45 24 HOUR FUEL SERVICE AHEAD 55 EXPECT 1 HOUR DELAY INSPECTION STATION OPEN 56 TRAFFIC ALERT TURN AM RADIO 36 HIGH WATER FLOODING AHEAD 46 37 ICEON BRIDGE AHEAD 47 INSPECTION STATION CLOSED SERAY TOES AERP 38 ICE ON ROAD AHEAD 48 REDUCE SPEED AREA AHEAD eb RUGS Exe Rieti 39 BLOWING DUST AHEAD 49 SPEED LIMIT ENFORCED Bg TRUCKS EXIELERE 40 BLOWING SAND AHEAD 50 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EXIT AHEAD Ber DTIU USE As ONNE SNOW UE OUT AHEAD 51 CONGESTION AHEAD EXPECT DELAY Fast Slow Moving Vehicles 61 EMERGENCY VEHICLE IN TRANSIT 42 For future use 52 EXPECT 10 MINUTE DELAY 62 POLICE IN PURSUIT 63 OVERSIZED VEHICLE IN TRANSIT 64 SLOW MOVING VEHICLE Limited One Year Warranty ARE RADAR D ETECTO RS LEGAL 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 e 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 WAR RANTIES 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 LO
4. RadioShack Voice Text Radar Detector 22 1697 uy Sein www radioshack com Please read before using this equipment CONTROLS CONNECTING POWER oe Mute silences 12V DC Jack The power Plug the supplied power cord s barrel plug into 360 Laser Eye receives the alert tone cord plugs in here the detector s 12V DC jack Then plug the cord s incoming laser signals cigarette lighter plug into your vehicle s directed at your vehicle from cigarette lighter socket all directions City City Highway switches between city r X Note and highway modes To prevent the detector from draining your vehicle s battery if you leave the detector on when you turn off the High Visibility ignition unplug the power cord from your vehicle s X CAUTION 4 Alphanumeric Display cigarette lighter socket Speaker sounds a digital voice alert Tones let you know the types of radar and laser signals detected e Use only the supplied 12V DC Positive Tip power Provides a good view of the If the detector does not operate when you turn it on Ea signal detected and signal remove the cigarette lighter plug from your vehicle s gt A VOLUME OFF turns the Bae Before plugging the power cord s cigarette lighter plug A strength and indicates the socket and check the socket for debris Also check the z sateen s detector on and off and lets Dim controls the selected opera
5. Rotate VOLUME OFF toward VOLUME to increase the detector s 1 Use a damp cloth to clean the bottom of the detector and the volume Rotate it toward OFF to reduce the volume dashboard Let both surfaces dry 2 Remove the tape s paper backing and stick the tape to the OPERATION SETTIN GS ee Lm Oi Ie detector SELECTING CITY AND HIGHWAY MODES 1 Clean the selected windshield area position Hook and the bracket on the windshield Press firmly 3 Remove the backing from the other Your detector has two operating modes City and Highway Loop Tape on each suction cup to secure the side of the tape and firmly press your bracket _ detector onto the dashboard e City mode Fequires 4 Git a stronger X band signal E Note 2 Slide the detector s bracket slot onto a before the detector ay mape n o ili j C sounds or visuall alse alerts in tightly the bracket until it snaps into place Bracket Slot indicates an rn populated areas where radar E Dashboard Mounting Notes X es signals can bounce off Question and Answer About lt The tape s adhesive might not stick to a surface treated with vinyl Highway mode provides surrounding structures Vehicle Speed Detection cleaner or protectant maximum sensitivity for City mode has no effect on i road driving The K Ka band alerts laser A Do not place the hook and loop tape over the detector s serial open roa i Adjusting the Bracket number detector is preset to alerts or instan
6. SS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDI Federal law lets you install and use a radar detector in RECTLY 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 H ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES automobiles and light trucks under 10 000 pounds mn 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 soe 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 the United States Presently Virginia and the District parts and labor b replace the product with one of the 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 sponge performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty perio
7. d You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period of Columbia have some laws regulating or prohibiting 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 insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation the use of radar detectors in all vehicles 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 12 99 2003 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Reserved 04A03 RadioShack and RadioShack com are trademarks r used by RadioShack Corporation Printed in China
8. es 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 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 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 2003 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack and RadioShack com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation Printed in China SAFETY WARNING SYSTEM SWS CATEGORIES AND MESSAGES CATEGORY 1 HIGHWAY CATEGORY 2 HIGHWAY HAZARD CATEGORY 3 HIGHWAY HAZARD CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE ZONE ADVISORY I ZONE ADVISORY II 1 WORK ZONE AHEAD 13 STATIONARY POLICE VEHICLE AHEAD 23 DEER MOOSE CROSSING ROAD CLOSED AHEAD FOLLOW DETOUR 14 TRAIN APPROACHING AT CROSSING 24 BLIND DEAF CHILD AHEAD BRIDGE CLOS
9. nstration for each alert press Dim The detector displays each alert with its corresponding audio alert The detector demonstrates the alerts in the following order e X Band Alert e K Band Alert e Ka Band Alert e Pro Laser Alert e Pro Laser3 Alert e LTI2020 Laser Alert e Ultralyte Laser Alert e VG 2 Alert e Rock Slide Area Ahead e School Zone Ahead e Road Narrows Ahead e Sharp Curve Ahead e Pedestrian Crossing Ahead When the demonstration finishes TUTORIAL and MODE flash alternately 3 To exit Tutorial mode press City See Safety Warning System SWS Categories and Messages for a listing of SWS categories and messages REPLACING THE FUSE If 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 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 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 Tip 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 cigaret
10. s the signal strength by increasing the number you see on the display v4 Note 64 If there is another detector in the vicinity you may receive false signals e When the auto mute is on if the same radar signal is detected within 10 seconds reduced audio volume is maintained CARE Keep the radar detector dry if it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Handle the radar detector carefully do 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 e If your detector senses a n X band K band Ka band radar signal it announces X Band Detected K Band Detected or Ka Band Detected respectively e If your detector senses a laser signal PRO LASER PRO LASER 3 LTI 2020 or ULTRALYTE LASER scrolls and the detector announces Laser Detected e If VG 2 is detected VG 2 flashes and the detector sounds a distinctive tone The detector announces VG 2 Detected e If your detector senses a SWS signal a message appears depending on which SWS signal is detected the detector sounds a distinctive tone and the detector announces the message TUTORIAL MODE Your detector has a tutorial mode to demonstrate all of its alphanumeric display 1 To enter Tutorial mode turn on the detector while holding down Dim and City The detector sounds 3 beeps and TUTORIAL and MODE flash alernately 2 To select the demo
11. t does not respond to radar signals when you see a police Car A police car might not be equipped with radar see the supplied booklet Questions and Answers About Vehicle Soeed Detection Police might be using VASCAR type speed detection see the supplied booklet Questions and Answers About Vehicle Soeed Detection The detector has poor laser detection range 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 FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW SERVICE AND REPAIR If your radar detector is not performing as it should take it to your local 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna The Shack 843 7422 and follow the menu options Modifying e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver or tampering with the radar detector s internal components can i cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates us
12. t on radar YN Y If the mounted detector is not at the optimum viewing angle Ona curved dashboard cut the supplied strip in half and use one Highway mode and HWY l l oT you can adjust the mounting bracket for better viewing strip on each side of the bottom of the detector appears when you turn it on Before reading this Owner s Manual read the supplied Carefully bend the bracket in or out to adjust it to the desired Be sure to place the detector out of view when you leave the i booklet Questions and Answers About Vehicle Speed angle vehicle This keeps the detector out of sight of thieves and prevents 1 To select City mode press City CTY appears and the Detection to familiarize yourself with the terms and uses exposure to extremely high temperatures which can temporarily detector says City Mode associated with your detector impair your detector s performance i a 2 To return to Highway mode press City again HWY appears and the detector says Highway Mode OPERATION continued SELECTING DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS Your detector has three levels of display brightness Bright Dim and Dark Once you set the display brightness the detector retains the setting until you change it 1 Press Dim once to reduce brightness to Dim 50 darker The detector announces Display Dim 2 Press Dim again to reduce brightness to Dark 10 darker The detector announces Display Dark 3 Press
13. te lighter plug X CAUTION e Using a fuse that does not meet the requirements listed above can damage your detector the power cable or the vehicle s electrical system e If you must use pliers to loosen the ring be careful not to crush the ring or the metal tip inside the ring e Never use pliers or other tools to retighten the ring on 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 g The detector does not turn on Be sure all power connections 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 coro s 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 vehicle accessories such as power windows motorized mirror brakes and so on Check the vehicle s electrical system for a loose connection including the main battery cable and alternator connections Install a filter capacitor 1000 u F 35 volts on the back of the cigarette lighter socket across the power connections The detector performs the self test bu
14. the driver s view of the road prackeionitnisiypeioi detection is most Sania clicks Youhearatone System SWS alerts i windshield you might i e Mount the detector in a level position with a clear view of both the front and rear permanently mar the in the front range and the detector of your vehicle windshield s surface announces Welcome VOLUME OFF Choose a location that gives the detector a view unobstructed by metal objects atl n ee a Buckle your seat belt on the aasnpoara instead 4 P P Some vehicles have InstaClear or ElectriClear defogging windshields which and a test message of WELCOME appears PACKAGE CONTENTS have metal coatings that block signals Check your vehicle s owner s manual to After self testing HWY appears see if your vehicle has one of these features A detector installed in a vehicle with Radar Detector Windshield Bracket one of these features might not detect a signal DASHBOARD MOUNTING _ To turn off the detector rotate VOLUME OFF toward OFF until it with Suction Cups e Since window tinting reduces the received strength of laser signals you should In some vehicles the dashboard may be the best location to clicks not mount the detector behind heavily tinted glass mount the detector Use the supplied hook and loop tape to ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Do not mount the detector where the driver or a passenger might hit it in a sudden Mount your radar detector to the dash i stop or accident
15. ting mode fuse in the detector s plug and your vehicle s cigarette into your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket make sure you adjust the volume brightness of the lighter fuse the plug s tip is screwed firmly onto the plug indicators Y A Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack Voice Text Radar Detector Your radar detector can alert you INSTALLATION to many traffic radar and laser systems with its Z CAUTION 4 distinct visual and audio alerts It receives X K Do not use the mounting and Ka band radar signals and detects both the SELECTING A MOUNTING LOCATION bracket in a vehicle that OPERATION instant on and laser systems many law has a plastic safety coating i For the best performance select a location where the detector has a direct view of the on the inside of the TU RN ING ON THE DETECTOR n enforcement agencies use to measure vehicle road The detector s radar antenna is at the opposite end of the indicators windshield designed to Note speed Plus your detector can give you advance Though the detector has a To turn on the detector protect passengers during warning of potential road hazards by detecting signals Mounting Guidelines an accident If you use the a ced and dad ea easa i etection range the radar toward VOLUME until it from transmitters that broadcast Safety Warning Choose a location that does not block
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