Radio Shack 22-1699 Owner's Manual

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Cat. No. 22-1699 Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment. 360 Laser/Radar Detector ...

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FEATURES Your RadioShack 360° Laser/Radar detector can alert you to all known police traffic radar and laser systems with its distinct visual and audio alerts. It receives X-, K-, and Ka- band radar signals, and detects both the instant-on ...

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Alphanumeric Display - appears you turn on the detector and alerts you with various text messages including radar and laser detection 360°Detection – detects laser signals from all around your vehicle. VG-2 Protection - makes your ...

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Auto Mute Mode – automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected. 3 Memory Retention - retains operational settings in memory without power, so when you turn on your detector, ...

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CONTENTS A Quick Look …………………….………………………… 6 Installation ……….………………………………………….8 Selecting a Mounting Location ……………………….. 8 Mounting Guid...

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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 alphanumeric display. ...

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6. Speaker – sounds a digital voice alert and tones let you know the types of radar and laser signals detected 7. LED Compass – indicates your headinginformation. 8. High Visibility Alphanumeric Display - provides di- stinct visual o...

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INSTALLATION SELECTING A MOUNTING LOCATION For the best performance, select a location for the dete- ctor where it has a direct view of the road. The detector’s radar antenna is at the opposite end from display. Note: Though the dete...

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iSince window tinting reduces the reception strength of laser signals, you should not mount the detector behind any tinted glass. iDo not mount the detector where the driver or a passenger might hit it during a sudden stop or accident. ...

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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 neces...

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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 th...

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CONNECTING POWER Caution: i Use only the supplied power cord. If you power cord is lost or damaged, you can order a replacement cord form your local RadioShak store. iBefore plugging the power cord’s cigarette-lighter ...

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OPERATION TURNING ON THE DETECTOR To turn on the detector, rotate the VOLUME/OFF to- ward VOLUME until it clicks. The detector sounds a tone, and greets you with its voice alert – “Welcome! Buckle your seat belt,” and a test mes...

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TUTORIAL MODE Your detector has the tutorial mode to demonstrate all of its alphanumeric display. In the tutorial mode, you can check the status of all the alphanumeric display. Starting the Tutorial Mode To start the tutorial mode, ...

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ELECTRIC COMPASS Your radar detector has an electronic compass that can display 8 different headings: N, E, S, W, NE, NW, SE, SW Note: The detector displays the electronic compass heading information until it picks up a signal. Afte...

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When to Calibrate Your Unit You must calibrate when : 1. It is being used for the first time. 2. It is being used in a different location. Follow these steps to calibrate your detector. 1. Press CITY button for more tha...

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OPERATING 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-band signal before it sounds or displays an alert. Notes: i City...

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Selecting Display brightness You can select from three levels of brightness for your radar detector: bright, dim, and dark. Once you set the display brightness, the detector retains the setting until you change it. Pressing DIM once ...

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Auto Mute Mode Auto Mute mode will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts after 4 seconds for as long as the signal is detected. The factory setting for Auto Mute is ON Auto Mute On/Off When Radar is on stand-By, press M...

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Selection VG-2 modes VG-2 mode is pre-set to on. To turn off VG-2, hold down MUTE until the voice alert says, “VG-2 Off” and “VG2- OFF” appears on the display. To turn VG-2 on, hold down MUTE until the voice alert says, “VG-2 O...

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For radar signal detection, if the signal strength nember goes higher than 1, the voice alert says. “X-band dete- cted”, “K-band detected”, or “KA-band detected” respec- tively. When your detector senses the laser signal, “PRO...

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SWS Categories and Messages Category 1 Highway Construction Maintenance 1) WORK ZONE AHEAD 2) ROAD CLOSED AHEAD / FOLLOW DETOUR 3) BRIDGE CLOSED AHEAD / FOLLOW DETOUR 4) HIGHWAY WORK CREW AHEAD 5) UNTILITY WORK CREA AHEAD ...

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27) POOR ROAD SURFACE AHEAD 28) SCHOOL BUS LOADING/UNLOADING 29) NO PASSING ZONE 30) DANGEROUS INTERSECTION AHEAD 31) STATIONARY EMERGENCY VEHICLE AHEAD 32) - For future use Category 4 Weather Related Hazards 33) HIGH WIND...

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Category 6 Travel Information/Convenience 53) EXPECT 20 MINUTE DEALY 54) EXPECT 30 MINUTE DEALY 55) EXPECT 1 HOUR DEALY 56) TRAFFIC ALERT/TURN AM RADIO 57) PAY TOLL AHEAD 58) TRUCKS EXIT RIGHT 59) TRUCKS EXIT LEFT 60) ...

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TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems operating your detector, the sug- gestions in this section might help. If you can not solve the problem after trying these suggestions, take your detector to your local RadioShack store for assistance....

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Problem Suggestion Check the vehicle’s electrical sys- tem for loose connection, includ- ing the main battery cable and alternator connections The detector gives a false alert when you use vehicle accessories such as power windows,...

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Radio Shack 360˚Laser/Radar detector is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the detector so you can enjoy it for years. i Keep the detector dry....

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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 1/4 X 1/4, fast-acting fuse (Cat.No. 270-1007), if necessary. Caution:...

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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 cigarette lighter...

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