Radio Shack 22-1679, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Stay Alert X K Ka Superwide Radar Laser Detector Please read before using this equipment Cat No 22 1679...

Page 2: ...u when it detects signals from traffic radar or laser devices Dif ferent tones sound to let you know the type of signal received VG 2 Protection makes your detector invisible to the VG 2 radar detecto...

Page 3: ...r have the radar detector go completely dark whenever it detects traffic radar signals Your radar laser detector includes the following items Power Cord Windshield Bracket with Suction Cups Hook and L...

Page 4: ...ecting Power 11 Operation 12 Turning the Detector On and Off 12 Adjusting the Volume 12 Muting Alerts 13 Using Auto Quiet 13 Selecting the City and Highway Modes 13 Dimming the Display 14 Setting the...

Page 5: ...ess before a radar laser signal is detected to reduce the level of audio alerts that sound when there is a signal Press after a signal is detected to silence the alert while still showing visual alert...

Page 6: ...f 8 PWR VOL Power Volume Control turns the detector on and off and lets you adjust the volume 9 Bracket Release Button lets you quickly remove the detector s bracket 10 Front Laser Detection Lens rece...

Page 7: ...olar shield that keeps the vehicle cooler during the summer but also blocks sig nals A detector installed in a vehicle with any of these fea tures will probably not detect a signal Since window tintin...

Page 8: ...Note The tape s adhesive might not stick to a surface treated with vinyl cleaner or protectant 2 Remove the tape s backing and stick the tape to the bottom of the detector Note Do not place the hook...

Page 9: ...et on this type of wind shield you might permanently mar the windshield s surface 1 Align the groove in each suction cup with the slots in the wind shield bracket and slide the suc tion cups out until...

Page 10: ...10 To level the detector press the bracket release button to remove the detector from the bracket Then bend the bracket illus of bracket release button location...

Page 11: ...ghter plug from your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket when you turn off the igni tion This prevents your vehicle s battery from being drained if you leave the detector on when you turn off the ignit...

Page 12: ...f the detector turn PWR VOL counterclockwise See Receiving and Identifying Alert Signals on Page 15 for more information about alerts ADJUSTING THE VOLUME To increase the detector s volume turn PWR VO...

Page 13: ...new signal received within 20 seconds VG 2 or laser alerts are not affected To turn on Auto Quiet press MUTE when the detector is not sounding an alert The detector displays AUTO then QUIET To turn o...

Page 14: ...To cancel the city modes press CITY a third time The detector displays HIGHWAY The highway mode provides maximum alert response for open road driving DIMMING THE DISPLAY To dim the display press DARK...

Page 15: ...tor displays VG2 ON Press DARK again to turn off the VG 2 option The detector displays VG2 OFF Notes Your detector does not detect speed radar when VG 2 has been detected If you want to use the VG 2 o...

Page 16: ...s a distinctive tone and displays the signal strength In addition your radar detector displays CAUTION and informs you of the type of hazard by displaying one of 60 defined messages Display Road Hazar...

Page 17: ...d ROAD NARROWS Road Narrows Ahead SHARP CURVE Sharp Curve Ahead PEDEST CROSSING Pedestrian Crossing Ahead DEER CROSSING Deer Moose Crossing BLIND DEAF CHILD Blind Deaf Child Area STEEP GRADE LOW GEAR...

Page 18: ...ERVICE AHEAD Rest Area With Service Ahead 24 HOUR FUEL SERVICE 24 Hour Fuel Service Ahead INSPECT STATION OPEN Inspection Station Open INSPECT STATION CLOSED Inspection Station Closed REDUCED SPEED AR...

Page 19: ...after you receive an alert However if you are traveling near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive an alert you should have time to respond EXPECT 1 HOUR DELAY Expect 1 Hour Delay TRAFFIC ALERT T...

Page 20: ...mproper reliance on the Stay Alert feature might result in vehicle damage personal injury or death Never operate a vehicle if you are drowsy 1 Hold down CITY for 2 seconds until the detector displays...

Page 21: ...to the cigarette lighter socket See your vehicle s owner s manual Check the fuse in the cigarette lighter plug See Replacing the Fuse on Page 23 The cigarette lighter socket might be dirty Clean it t...

Page 22: ...e Turn ing the Detector On and Off on Page 12 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 h...

Page 23: ...se protection can damage your detector or the vehicle s electrical system 1 Carefully unscrew the tip of the cigarette lighter plug 2 Remove the tip from the cigarette lighter plug then remove the old...

Page 24: ...roduct 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...