Valentine One V1, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...With exclusive computer modes All Bogeys Logic Advanced Logic OWNER S MANUAL The only one with Full Coverage...

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Page 3: ...ow 14 15 Power Cords 15 Controls Functions 16 18 Lighter Adapter 19 Installation Direct wire Power Adapter 19 Changing the fuse 20 Concealed Display 21 Installation Concealed Display 22 BOB The Brown...

Page 4: ...r products and earned a reputation for innovation But nothing is quite as much fun for me as finding radar V1 s legendary reputation is built on what s inside The magnesium case still looks identical...

Page 5: ...ustries models BEE III and Enforcer on both K and Ka moving or stationary Ku band not used in U S standard equipment on all V1s but not activated To activate see http www valentine1 com lab MikesLabRp...

Page 6: ...there s another radar unit just up the road waiting for you Example 2 Let s say you re in an alert caused by a known X band burglar alarm What if a radar operator using Instant on is simultaneously w...

Page 7: ...the Remote Audio Adapter optional at extra cost 1 Power cord straight Starting Up Valentine One has been designed for easy operation Please follow these steps 1 Mount Valentine One so that it has a c...

Page 8: ...manufacture Traffic radars tend to be unreliable They re cheaply made and therefore vulnerable to many interferences that cause false readings And compared to the military and weather radar which have...

Page 9: ...warn you of these more urgent threats bogeys What are False Alarms Since all radar detectors are simply radios tuned to the microwave frequencies used by traffic radar they automatically sound their...

Page 10: ...safely behind you Check the Bogey Counter Because many non radar devices occur in multiples For example most microwave door sensors have at least two transmitters for In and Out Often such an installa...

Page 11: ...situation moving radar and stationary radar will give the same alert except the Beep rate will increase faster with moving radar because the closing speed is greater Situation 2 You re driving on a hi...

Page 12: ...radar moving along at about your speed To mute the audio at any time press the Control Knob Situation 6 You re driving a route where you expect a burglar alarm but this time there s radar hiding unde...

Page 13: ...t one will be indicated by a flashing arrow The audio warning will correspond to that bogey The key thing to remember about non radar alarms on X band is this they re weak and they pass to the side qu...

Page 14: ...the motorist to drive right into an Instant on trap The Radar Locator is critical to your defense in this circumstance If it points off to the side the bogey is not a threat But if it points ahead wa...

Page 15: ...pers or windshield stickers Make sure glass is clean 3 Some windshields have a dark tint band across the top Avoid mounting behind that band How To Recognize A Laser Encounter On laser contact your wa...

Page 16: ...cond The changing distance to the target over time is speed Laser can t see over hills or through opaque objects The laser beam must hit your car directly line of sight from the laser gun to measure s...

Page 17: ...d around curves warning you expect from a radar detector is not possible with laser A laser warning requires immediate response Details To Remember About Laser 1 There is no moving laser 2 All laser e...

Page 18: ...ld heaters such as Ford s InstaClear block radar from passing through the glass look for a brown tint So do solar barrier windshields of the type used on GM Venture Montana Silhouette Trans Sport mini...

Page 19: ...utomotive electrical systems and of interior trim removal is necessary to do it yourself If you have doubts see a mechanic or car stereo installer Making your own Power Cord Valentine One uses standar...

Page 20: ...ally matched to ambient lighting no manual adjustment Unit powers up in the last mode selected Bogey Counter blank power off power on All Bogeys mode power on Logic mode power on Advanced Logic mode o...

Page 21: ...tion wiring harness connector around switched wire and squeeze with pliers to install 4 Plug red wire from Direct wire Power Adapter into wiring harness connector 5 Make ground connection by clamping...

Page 22: ...body of the fuse holder A twisting motion may help or pry gently at the parting line with a thin tool perhaps a small screwdriver Unplug the fuse Replace with a 2 amp Mini Blade fuse Changing the Lig...

Page 23: ...erate Valentine One with its lights blacked out yet have a fully operational display module down low in the car where it s not visible outside Concealed Display Module Mute Button Radar Locator Bogey...

Page 24: ...ck to the recess on the back of the Mounting Plate Adhere mating Dual Lock square to desired mounting location 3 If using the Direct wire Power Adapter follow instructions on page 19 4 Run a power cor...

Page 25: ...owing diagrams Remote Audio Adapter Lighter Adapter Valentine One Lighter Adapter Concealed Display Main Acc Main Acc Power Out Main Unit To 12V To V1 To 12V To V1 To 12V To V1 To 12V To V1 3 4 Remote...

Page 26: ...the bottom of the dash or just behind the dash skirt sometimes under a dust cover This port has been required on all new cars built since January 1 1996 Plug V1 s power cord into the RJ11 jack labeled...

Page 27: ...ert that SAVVY muted because your speed was below the threshold or you muted by pushing the Control Knob will automatically unmute when speed rises slightly above your setting On pre ESP V1s a muted w...

Page 28: ...ro jack 2 5mm 3 32 for additional remote speaker Caution Improper installation may damage equipment Refer to www valentine1 com for further information Dimensions 0 9 in H x 2 5 in W x 1 6 in D 21 9 m...

Page 29: ...ealed Display Valentine One Lighter Adapter Concealed Display Main Acc Main Acc Power Out Power In Remote Audio Adapter Power Out Power In Main Unit Acc Power Out Power In Main Unit Acc 1 2 3 4 Remote...

Page 30: ...sued based solely on information derived from the POP burst Nonetheless POP Mode is a reality and it will be used at the discretion of individual enforcers Valentine One has full time POP Protection T...

Page 31: ...to determine Traffic Monitor Filter Traffic Monitor Filter is a software algorithm designed to eliminate the false alarms caused by SpeedInfo a traffic flow measuring system being installed along som...

Page 32: ...f V1 s power jack bent Concealed Display or Remote Audio Adapter seems dead No communication with V1 1 Try different connecting cords each must have four conductors Sounds the power on audio when you...

Page 33: ...isplay V1 is in mode unfamiliar to you 1 Press and hold Mute button to change modes See pages 16 18 in owner s manual Can t change modes Faulty power cord 1 Replace power cord False X band alert from...

Page 34: ...eak ones If you received a weak alert could it have been a kind of radar that you re not used to 3 The radar antenna can be pointed any direction inside the radar car It doesn t have to point toward t...

Page 35: ...is in our hands so insist on a proof of delivery receipt Along with your Valentine One please enclose the following a your name billing address shipping address and email address b description of the...

Page 36: ...ke Tech Reports Report 3 or http www valentine com lab MikesLabRpt3 asp 820 950 nanometers Laser Power Requirements 11 0 16 0 Volts DC negative ground 225 mA typical standby 425 mA maximum alarm condi...

Page 37: ...off the engine instead of idling Lighter power adapter powers Valentine One from car s lighter socket Direct wire power adapter powers Valentine One directly from car s wiring Fuses replacement for Li...

Page 38: ...t or refund of its purchase price at the sole discretion of Valentine Research Inc Valentine Research Inc disclaims all other warranties expressed or implied including warranties of merchant ability a...

Page 39: ...break in We appreciate your confidence in Valentine Research Please drive safely For Your Records Serial No Purchase Date Manufactured under the following U S patents Hereby Valentine Research Inc de...

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