Uniden LRD 766, Reference Manual

Page 1: ...laser radar detectors with a digital compass The industry s most advanced fully integrated ...

Page 2: ...13 Demonstration 13 Volume Control 13 Memory Retention Feature 14 Full Warning 14 Audio Alert Only Operation 14 Visual Alert Operation 15 Auto Mute Operation 15 City Operation 16 Signal Strength Meter 17 Safety Warming System Operation 17 Voice Alert LRD777 Only 18 SWS Warring Messages 19 Care and Maintenance 18 Troubleshooting 22 Compass Calibration 21 Specifications Warranty 23 24 CONTE NTSOF YO...

Page 3: ...talker Technology SST a state of the art electronic system designed to make this radar detector invisible to all current VG 2 radar detector detectors The LRD 767 LRD 777 will also warn you of VG 2 use The LRD 767 LRD 777 includes electromagnetic compass sensors to its circuitry and enables you to stay on course with this digital navigator We are certain that you will enjoy the LRD 767 LRD 777 and...

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Page 5: ...he LRD 767 LRD 777 monitors all current radar bands including the entire Ka SuperWideband The radar beam is cone shaped the narrower the beam the greater the resolution A moving vehicle reflects radar signals back towards the radar gun The LRD 767 LRD 777can detect the signals emitted by radar guns and it will sound an audio alarm and flash a warning indicator For continuously transmitting radar u...

Page 6: ...kly as 0 3 seconds sometimes less However since it isn t easy to accurately aim at and hit a moving target an operator often moves the laser gun in several directions to get a reading So laser signals are emitted continuously for a few seconds for each speed measurement The LRD 767 LRD 777 can detect these light pulses from as far away as 1 5 miles which is about four times the effective range of ...

Page 7: ...roduces a full alert level when a signal is first received then automatically reduces to chirps for the rest of the warning LRD 777 will give a voice confirmation 6 Speaker Sounds audio alert There are seven different audio alert tones to distinguish each type of signal received When you become familiar with all the distinct alert tones you can operate the LRD 767 LRD 777 just by listening devotin...

Page 8: ...rn on the LRD 767 LRD 777 a self test is performed for all visual and audio alerts You will hear in order four distinct tones for the X K and Ka SuperWideband radar bands as well as for laser laser L2 VG 2 and SWS C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S NOTE Foldout the back cover of this reference guide to refer to the Controls Functions page Reference Guide Back Cover C T Y N E H W Y N E C T Y d...

Page 9: ... The IR laser light may reflect only from shiny surfaces Both radar waves and IR laser light will however pass through plastic or glass Before you decide where to put your radar detector please keep in mind these two important factors For safety do not mount the LRD 767 LRD 777 in a location where it will obstruct your driving vision Most vehicles have the top part of the windshield tinted Mountin...

Page 10: ... mount the unit behind the windshield wiper blades radio antenna tinted glass area or mirrored glass Be sure the unit is free from obstruction by seat backs rear view mirror sun visors or the ceiling of the automobile Do not mount the unit in front of the heater or defroster vents Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight or in the glove compartment of a closed car for long periods of time as extre...

Page 11: ...the LRD 767 LRD 777 is parallel to the road surface Be sure the LRD 767 LRD 777 is mounted so it is free of obstructions from seat backs rear view mirror sun visors or the ceiling of the automobile There must be a clear 360 line of sight to the outside of the vehicle To mount the LRD 767 LRD 777 1 Press the button on top of the radar and insert the windshield clip into the LRD 767 LRD 777 The meta...

Page 12: ... small connector at the other 1 Insert the small connector into the jack on the side of the unit 2 Insert the other end into the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle When installing the power cord make sure that The socket is clean to allow proper contact The power cord does not block the antenna area on the back of the unit 11 I N S T A L L A T I O N Use only a Uniden supplied power cord or i...

Page 13: ...g contains a 1 ampere fuse to protect it from power surges 1 To replace the fuse unscrew the top of the plug 2 Remove the fuse and replace it with the same type 3 To replace the top push in the two metal contacts and twist into place 12 Press In ...

Page 14: ...arize yourself with the basic operation of this unit POWER ON DEMONSTRATION VOLUME CONTROL Adjust thevolume control to a comfortable alarm tone level for your vehicle The volume level does not have any effect on the unit s sensitivity It is best to adjust the audible alarm during the self test 13 OPERA TION O P E R A T I O N OF YOUR NEW LASER RADAR DETECTOR ...

Page 15: ...te of the LEDs increases and the signal strength meter LEDs light successively as the signal source comes closer AUDIO ALERT ONLY OPERATION Press theaudio button for Audio Alert Only operation When Audio Alert Only is selected the visual alert and signal strength meter are disabled In this mode the display panel will dim There are four levels for the display panel brightness control You can contro...

Page 16: ...activate the Auto Mute feature When the Mute is selected the unit is in Auto Mute Mode In this mode you hear the full audio alert when a signal is first received The audio alert automatically reduces to a chirp for the duration of the warning 15 WARNING To operate with visual alert only set the volume control to the minimum Remember though if the volume control is turned down and Audio Only operat...

Page 17: ...trigger an alert called falsing To filter most of the weaker signals and get the most accurate radar signal recognition press city to turn on the City Mode In City Mode the combination of visual and audio alert tones varies based on the strength of the received signal 16 If you use both the Audio Only Alert and City modes you won t receive an audio alert until you are very close to the radar sourc...

Page 18: ...YSTEM OPERATION The Safety Warning System SWS is a new communication system that will provide an early warning when a road hazard exists The LRD 767 LRD 777 is capable of detecting the SWS signal broadcast on the K band by either law enforcement or local departments of transportation The corresponding message from 64 SWS warning messages is scrolled from the right to the left of the display panel ...

Page 19: ...e corresponding alert voices X Band K Band Ka Band Laser Band UltraLyte Band VG2 Band When a SWS signal comes in the LRD 777 gives the corresponding voice message of the 64 warning messages listed in the following page Never leave the LRD 767 LRD 777 on the windshield when you park your vehicle The temperature in the vehicle in summer can reach levels above what is considered to be safe for this u...

Page 20: ...ighway Hazard Zone Advisory Stationary police vehicle ahead Train approaching at crossing Low overpass ahead Drawbridge up Observe bridge weight limit Rock slide area ahead School zone ahead Road narrows ahead Sharp curve ahead Pedestrian crossing ahead Deer Moose crossing Blind Deaf child area Steep grade ahead truck use low gear Accident ahead Poor road surface ahead School bus loading unloading...

Page 21: ...ad Inspection station open Inspection station closed Reduced speed area ahead Speed limit enforced Hazardous materials exit ahead Congestion ahead Expect delay Expect 10 Minute delay Expect 20 Minute delay Expect 30 Minute delay Expect 1 Hour delay Traffic alert tune am radio Pay toll ahead Trucks exit right Trucks exit left Fast Slow Moving Vehicles Emergency vehicle in transit Police in pursuit ...

Page 22: ...s COMPASS CALIBRATION on the display panel LRD 777 gives you a voice message saying start calibration by turning your vehicle twice Turn your vehicle slowly and make two circles A trafficless site is recommendable for more accurate calibration Also avoid a large metallic object Press again the audio button to complete the calibration 21 CARE MAINT ENANC EOF YOUR NEW LASER RADAR DETECTOR NOTE If th...

Page 23: ...stomer Service Center 800 297 1023 Weak detection Check angle of unit Point to the horizon Antenna Sensor is obstructed Move the unit clear of any obstruction outside the windshield such as a wiper blade Move the unit clear of the window tint Inaccurate or erratic detection Loose power cord Check both connectors Power cord is broken Check and replace Beeps over bumps or rough road Check that the p...

Page 24: ...dth Discriminator Receiver Bandwidth 30 MHz Spectral Response 800 1100 nm Alert Hold Time 3 seconds Radar Detector Receiver Type Dual Conversion Superheterodyne Detector Type Scanning Frequency Discriminator Antenna Type Linear Polarized Self Contained Antenna Sensitivity X band 115 dBm cm2 K band 105 dBm cm2 Ka Super Wide band 100 dBm cm2 Frequency of Operation 10 490 10 560 GHz X band 24 040 24 ...

Page 25: ...n with the performance of this warranty Warrantor at its option may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ME...

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