SK Global 2201682 Radar Detector User Manual Rsbl dxn epsi

SK Global Radar Detector Rsbl dxn epsi

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Cat. No. 22-1682OWNER’S MANUALPlease read before using this equipment.Talking 360°Laser/Radar Detectorwith VG-2 GuardSA2XKVG/KaVOLUME/OFFS A F E T Y A L E R TTRAFFIC WARNING SYSTEMDIM CITYMUTEvoiceLASER22-1682.fm Page 1 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
2FEATURESYour RadioShack Talking 360° Laser/Radar Detector canalert you to all known police traffic radar and laser sys-tems with its distinct visual and audio alerts, including areal voice alert. It receives X-, K-, and Ka-band radar sig-nals, and detects both the instant-on and laser systemsmany police departments use to measure vehicle speed.Plus, your detector can give you advance warning of po-tential road hazards by detecting signals from transmit-ters that broadcast Safety Alert System alerts. Note: Before reading this Owner’s Manual, read the sup-plied booklet Questions and Answers About VehicleSpeed Detection to familiarize yourself with the termsand uses associated with your detector.Your detector’s features include:Real Voice Alert — greets you as you turn on the detec-tor and alerts you with 18 different vocal indicators includ-ing radar and laser detection.360° Detection — detects laser and radar signals fromall around your vehicle.© 1999 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved.RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.Safety Alert is a trademark of Cobra Electronics.FAST is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.Instaclear is a registered trademark used by Ford Motor Company.ElectriClear is a registered trademark used by Libbey, Owens, Ford and Delco-Remy.22-1682.fm Page 2 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
3VG-2 Protection — makes your detector invisible to theVG-2 radar-detector detector when it senses VG-2 oper-ation.X-, K-, Ka-Band, and Laser Signal Detection — warnsyou when it detects signals from traffic radar or laser de-vices. Different tones and display indicators let you knowthe type of signal received.Safety Alert System Detection — alerts you to the pres-ence of potential road hazards, approaching emergencyvehicles, and busy railroad crossings broadcast by aSafety Alert System transmission.City/Highway Modes — let you minimize alerts whenyou are in areas that have false radar sources.City/Highway Selector and City/Highway Indicator —displays which mode is currently selected.FAST (False Alert Suppression Technology) — helpsprevent false alarms caused by non-traffic radar sources.Tutorial Mode — lets you experience how the detectoralerts you with its detection display, tones, and real voicealert to all of the different signals the detector recognizes.22-1682.fm Page 3 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
4Memory Retention — retains operational settings inmemory without power, so when you turn on your detec-tor, the settings will be the same as when you turned itoff.Instant On or Pulse Radar Protection — alerts you tosudden high level radar and laser signals.Your radar/laser detector includes the following items:• coiled power cord• windshield bracket with suction cups• hook and loop tape• spare fuse•Questions and Answers About Vehicle Speed Detec-tionWe recommend you record your detector’s serial numberhere. The number is on the detector’s bottom panel.Serial Number: _________________________________Important: Some areas have laws regulating the use ofradar detectors. Check with your local law enforcementagency about the laws in your area.22-1682.fm Page 4 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
5CONTENTSA Quick Look ............................................................... 6Safety Alert System ................................................ 7Installation ................................................................... 8Selecting a Mounting Location ............................... 8Mounting Guidelines ........................................ 8Windshield Mounting .............................................. 9Hook-and-Loop Mounting ..................................... 11Connecting Power .................................................... 12Operation ................................................................... 13Turning On the Detector ....................................... 13Adjusting the Volume ............................................ 13Tutorial Mode ........................................................ 14Starting the Tutorial Mode .............................. 14Selecting the Demonstration for Each Alert ... 14Finishing the Tutorial Mode ............................ 15Operation Settings ................................................ 15Selecting the City and Highway Modes ......... 15Selecting Display Brightness ......................... 16Muting the Audio Alert ................................... 17Selecting VG-2 Mode ..................................... 17Receiving and Identifying Radar, Laser, and Safety Alert Signals ....................................... 18Troubleshooting ........................................................ 20.......................................................... 25Care And Maintenance ............................................. 22Replacing the Fuse .............................................. 2322-1682.fm Page 5 T uesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PMFCC Statement
6A QUICK LOOK1. 360° Laser Eye — receives incoming laser signalsdirected at your vehicle from all directions.2. DC 12V Jack — the power cord plugs in here.3. DIM Button — controls the brightness of your detec-tor's single digit display.4. MUTE Button — silences the alert tone and voicealert for about 20 seconds.5. CITY (City/Highway) Button — switches betweenthe city and highway modes.6. Speaker — sounds digital voice alert.SA2XKVG/KaVOLUME/OFFS A F E T Y A L E R TTRAFFIC WARNING SYSTEMDIM CITYMUTEvoiceLASER1.7.3.12.4.9. 10.11.5.6.8.2.22-1682.fm Page 6 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
77. Single Digit Display — indicates city/highway mode,signal strength, safety alert, and laser alert. 8. SA Indicator — displays when the detector detectsthe safety alert signals. (See “Safety Alert System.”)9. X (X-Band Radar) Indicator — displays when thedetector detects an X-band radar signal.10. K/Ka (K/Ka Band Radar) Indicator — displayswhen the detector detects either a K- or Ka-bandradar signal.11. VG-2 Indicator — lights when a VG-2 signal isdetected.12. VOLUME/OFF Control — turns the detector on andoff and lets you adjust the volume.SAFETY ALERT SYSTEMThe Safety Alert System employs low-powered transmit-ters used by some emergency services and road crewsto alert drivers to hazardous road conditions. The systemcan indicate stationary, moving, or railroad hazards.The system has the potential to dramatically decreasethe occurrence of traffic accidents by increasing drivers'awareness of local road hazards. Having this safety alertcompatible radar/laser detector will ensure that you areready to benefit from this system wherever it is in use.22-1682.fm Page 7 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
8INSTALLATIONSELECTING A MOUNTING LOCATIONFor the best performance, select a location for the detec-tor where it has a direct view of the road. The detector'sradar antenna is at the opposite end from the display.Note: Though the detector has a 360° laser and radar de-tection range, the radar detection is more sensitive in thefront range.Mounting GuidelinesFollow these guidelines when selecting a location. • Choose a location that does not block the driver’sview of the road.• Mount the detector in a level position with a clearview to both the front and rear of your vehicle.• The detector’s view of the road must not be blockedby any metal object.• Some vehicles have InstaClear or ElectriCleardefogging windshields, which have metal coatingsthat block signals. General Motor’s APV vans have asolar shield that keeps the vehicle cooler during thesummer, but also blocks signals. A detector installedin a vehicle with any of these features will probablynot detect a signal.22-1682.fm Page 8 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
9• Since window tinting reduces the received strength oflaser signals, you should not mount the detectorbehind any tinted glass.• Do not mount the detector where the driver or a pas-senger might hit it in a sudden stop or accident.Caution: However you choose to mount the detector,place it out of view when you leave the vehicle. Thiskeeps the detector out of sight of thieves and preventsexposing it to extremely high temperatures, which cantemporarily impair performance.WINDSHIELD MOUNTINGThe supplied suction-cup windshieldbracket lets you easily mount the de-tector on the windshield.Caution: Do not use the bracket in a vehicle that has aplastic coating on the windshield designed to protect pas-sengers during an accident. If you use the bracket on thistype of windshield, you might permanently mar the wind-shield’s surface. For an alternative mounting method, see“Hook-and-Loop Mounting” on Page 11.22-1682.fm Page 9 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
101. Clean the selected windshield area, position thebracket on the windshield, and press firmly on eachsuction cup to secure it in place.2. Slide the detector onto the base plate until it snapsinto place.If it is necessary to adjust the mounting angle,remove the detector from the bracket, then thebracket from the windshield. Adjust the bracket bycarefully bending it.VOLUME/OFF22-1682.fm Page 10 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
11HOOK-AND-LOOP MOUNTINGIn some vehicles, the dashboard may bethe best location to mount the detector.For this mounting, use the supplied hook-and-loop tape. Follow these steps to usethe hook-and-loop tape.1. Use a damp cloth to clean the bottom of the detectorand the dashboard. Let both surfaces dry.Note: The tape’s adhesive might not stick to a sur-face treated with vinyl cleaner or protectant.2. Remove the tape’s backing and stick the tape to thebottom of the detector. Note: Do not place thehook-and-loop tape over thedetector’s serial number.On a curved dashboard, cutthe supplied strip in half anduse one strip on each side ofthe bottom of the detector.Remove the backing fromthe other side of the tapeand press the detector ontothe dashboard.VOLUME/OFFPlace the tape onthe bottom of the detector22-1682.fm Page 11 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
12CONNECTING POWERCaution:• Use only the supplied powercord. If your power cord is lost ordamaged, you can order areplacement cord from your local RadioShack store.• Before plugging the power cord’s cigarette-lighterplug into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket, makesure the plug’s tip is screwed firmly onto the plug.See “Replacing the Fuse” on Page 23 for more infor-mation about the cigarette-lighter plug.• Unplug the power cord’s cigarette-lighter plug fromyour vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket when you turnoff the ignition. This prevents your vehicle’s batteryfrom being drained if you leave the detector on whenyou turn off the ignition.Plug the supplied power cord’s barrel plug into the detec-tor’s DC 12V jack. Then plug the cord’s cigarette-lighterplug into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.Note: If the detector does not operate when you turn iton, remove the cigarette-lighter plug from your vehicle’ssocket and check the socket for ashes and other debris.Also, check the fuse in the cigarette-lighter plug and yourvehicle’s fuse block (see “Replacing the Fuse” on Page23).22-1682.fm Page 12 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
13OPERATIONTURNING ON THE DETECTORTo turn on the detector,rotate VOLUME/OFF to-ward VOLUME until itclicks. The detector willsound a tone, and willgreet you with its real voice alert — “Welcome! Buckleyour seat belt.” H appears on the single digit display to in-dicate the detector is in highway mode (see “Selectingthe City and Highway Modes” on Page 15).To turn off the detector, rotate VOLUME/OFF toward OFFuntil it clicks and all of the indicators turn off.ADJUSTING THE VOLUMERotate VOLUME/OFF toward VOLUME to increase the de-tector's volume, rotate it toward OFF to reduce the vol-ume.VOLUME/OFF22-1682.fm Page 13 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
14TUTORIAL MODEYour detector has the tutorial mode to demonstrate all ofits alert indicators. In the tutorial mode, you can check thestatus of all the indicators and the single digit display. Starting the Tutorial ModeTo start the tutorial mode, turn on the detector while hold-ing down DIM and CITY. The tutorial mode starts whenthe detector sounds 3 beeps and t appears on the singledigit display.Selecting the Demonstration for Each AlertTo select the demonstration for each alert, press DIM.The detector displays each alert indicator along with itscorresponding audio alert. The detector demonstratesthe alerts in the order of 1 to 8 as shown below.When the demonstration finishes, t appears again on thesingle digit display. 1. X-Band Alert 5. Emergency Vehicle Alert2. K-Band Alert 6. Road Hazard Alert3. Ka-Band Alert 7. Rail Road Alert4. Laser Alert 8. VG-2 Alert22-1682.fm Page 14 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
15Finishing the Tutorial ModeTo finish the tutorial mode, press CITY at any time exceptwhen the voice alarm is operating.OPERATION SETTINGSSelecting the City and Highway ModesYour detector has two operating modes: city and high-way. In city mode, the detector requires a stronger X-, K-,or Ka-band signal before it sounds or displays an alert. Notes: • City mode helps prevent false alerts in tightly popu-lated areas where laser/radar signals can bounce offsurrounding structures.• The city mode has no effect on laser alerts or instant-on radar.The highway mode provides maximum sensitivity foropen-road driving. The unit is pre-set to highway modeand H appears on the single digit display when you turn iton.22-1682.fm Page 15 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
16To select the city mode, press CITY. The voice alert says,“city mode,” and C appears on the single digit display.Note: If you set the display brightness to dark mode, thesingle digit display shows only -. To show C or H, set thedisplay brightness to bright or dim mode. (See “SelectingDisplay Brightness.”)To return to the highway mode, press CITY again. Thevoice alert says, “highway mode,” and H appears on thesingle digit display again.Selecting Display BrightnessYou can select from three levels of brightness for your ra-dar detector: bright, dim, and dark.Each time you turn on the detector, the display is pre-setto full brightness. Pressing DIM once reduces the dis-play's brightness by half, and the voice alert says, “dim.”When you press DIM a second time, - appears on thesingle digit display and the voice alert says, “dark.” Whilethe display is set to dark, X, K/Ka, VG-2, and SA indica-tors do not light during an alert. Pressing DIM a third timereturns the display to full brightness and the voice alarmsays, “bright.”22-1682.fm Page 16 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
17Muting the Audio AlertWhile the detector sounds a radar or safety alert signal,you can press MUTE to temporarily silence the detector.When you press MUTE, the voice alert says, “mute on.”The detector automatically resets the mute to off about20 seconds after the radar or safety alert signal stops. Or,you can simply press MUTE again before it resets, andthe voice alert says, “mute off.”Note: Laser alert signals are not affected by pressingMUTE.Selecting VG-2 ModeVG-2 mode is pre-set to off. To turn on VG-2, hold downMUTE until the voice alarm says, “VG-2 on.” To turn VG-2off, hold down MUTE until the voice alarm says, “VG-2off.”22-1682.fm Page 17 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
18RECEIVING AND IDENTIFYING RADAR, LASER, AND SAFETY ALERT SIGNALSWhen your detector senses a radar signal, X or K/Kaappear on the display depending on which band is de-tected; it sounds an alert tone for the type of band detect-ed; and the single digit display shows the signal strengthin numeric form. Note: The closer you get to the source of the radar, thehigher the signal strength number increases.When your detector senses a laser signal, L flashes onthe single digit display and the detector sounds the laseralert tone.XK/KaL22-1682.fm Page 18 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
19For radar signal detection, if the signalstrength number goes higher than 3, thevoice alert says, “X-band detected,” “K-band detected,” or “Ka-band detected,”respectively.When your detector senses a safety alert signal, SA ap-pears on the display; E (emergency band), h (road haz-ard alert), or r (railroad warning) flashes on the singledigit display; and the corresponding voice alert says,“Caution, emergency vehicle,” “Caution, road hazard,” or“Caution, moving train” depending on the type of signalreceived.When VG-2 is detected, VG-2appears on the display; the VG-2 alert tone sounds; and thevoice alert says, “VG-2 detect-ed.”XhSAEmergencyHold HazardRailroadEVG-222-1682.fm Page 19 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
20TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems operating your detector, the sug-gestions in this section might help. If you cannot solve theproblem after trying these suggestions, take your detec-tor to your local RadioShack store for assistance.Problem SuggestionThe 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 con-nection.Check the fuse in the power cord's cigarette lighter plug. See “Replacing the Fuse” on Page 23. Check the fuse that controls power to your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket. See your vehicle's owner's manual. Caution: Do not place any metal object other than the ciga-rette lighter or cigarette-lighter plug in the cigarette-lighter socket. Doing so could blow a fuse in your vehicle or cause the metal object to become very hot.22-1682.fm Page 20 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
21The detector gives a false alert when you use vehicle accessories such as power windows, motorized mirrors, brakes, and so on.Check the vehicle's electrical sys-tem for loose connections, includ-ing the main battery cable and alternator connections. Install a filter capacitor (1000 µF, 35 volts, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 272-1032) on the back of the cigarette lighter socket, across the power connections.The detector performs the self-test, but does not respond to radar signals when you see a police car.A police car might not be equipped with radar (see the sup-plied booklet, Questions and Answers About Vehicle Speed Detection). Police might be using VASCAR-type speed detection (see the supplied booklet, Questions and Answers About Vehicle Speed Detection).The detector has poor laser detection range. Be sure the laser detection lens is not blocked. Be sure the detector is properly mounted. See “Selecting a Mount-ing Location” on Page 8.” Use lens-cleaning solution to clean the laser detection lens.Problem Suggestion22-1682.fm Page 21 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
22CARE AND MAINTENANCEYour RadioShack Talking 360° Laser/Radar Detector isan example of superior design and craftsmanship. Thefollowing suggestions will help you care for your detec-tor so you can enjoy it for years.• Keep the detector dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dryimmediately. Liquids might contain minerals thatcan corrode the electronic circuits.• Keep the detector away from dust and dirt, whichcan cause premature wear of parts.• Handle the detector gently and carefully. Droppingit can damage circuit boards and cases and cancause the detector to work improperly.• Wipe the detector with a damp cloth occasionally tokeep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals,cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean thedetector.Modifying or tampering with the detector’s internal com-ponents can cause a malfunction and might invalidateits warranty. If your detector is not performing as itshould, take it to your local RadioShack store for assis-tance. 22-1682.fm Page 22 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
23REPLACING THE FUSEIf the detector stops operating, follow these steps tocheck the fuse in the power cord's cigarette lighter plugand replace it with a 2-amp, 11/4 × 1/4, fast-acting fuse(Cat. No. 270-1007), if necessary.Caution: Using a fuse that does not meet the require-ments listed above can damage your detector, the powercable, or the vehicle's electrical system.1. Turn the knurled ring on the power cord's cigarettelighter plug counterclockwise to unscrew it.Caution: If you must use pliers to loosen the ring, becareful not to crush the ring or the metal tip inside thering.2. Remove the ring and tip from the power cord's ciga-rette lighter plug, then remove the old fuse.Note: Take care not to lose the ring or tip, or thespring inside the plug.3. Check the fuse. If it has blown, replace it.22-1682.fm Page 23 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
244. Replace the metal tip inside the ring, make sure thespring is intact, then place the fuse inside the ciga-rette-lighter plug and screw the ring back onto theplug. Make sure the tip is visible when you reassem-ble the cigarette-lighter plug.Caution: Never use pliers or other tools to retightenthe ring on the cigarette-lighter plug.22-1682.fm Page 24 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM
25FCC STATEMENT22-1682.fm Page 25 T uesday, A pril 13, 1999 5:51 PMThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIP-MENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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05A99 Printed in KoreaLimited One-Year WarrantyThis product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in mate-rial and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of pur-chase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShackfranchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShackMAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IN-CLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-LAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THEWRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PRO-VIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBIL-ITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECTTO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLYBY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANYDAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA,PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts orthe exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations orexclusions may not apply to you.In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product andthe RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store.RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct thedefect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the prod-uct with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All re-placed parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become theproperty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be usedin the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and productsare warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will becharged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of thewarranty period.This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable toacts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to fol-low instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning orother incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those pro-vided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such asfuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurancecosts; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment orreinstallation.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102We Service What We Sell 3/9722-1682.fm Page 28 Tuesday, April 13, 1999 5:51 PM

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