Valentine Research V18 Radar Locator User Manual users manual 2 of 3

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Situatluu 7: Vou’re driving a route where you expect a
burglar alarm, but this time there’s radar hiding under the
cover of the normal alert
Your Warning: The Ahead arrow will glow, Vou’ll hear a
warning —the usual Beep or Brap if you detect the burglar
alarm, possibly (but not necessarily] different sound if the
radar is detected first. But when you hear the Bogey Lock
(”Dee-Deet”) warning, that's a sure indication that this day’s
situation is more threatening, The Bogey Lock warning is
' ‘ given whenever Valentine One locks onto an additional
threat. In this case, the Bogey Counter will show 2,
confirming the second threat. If the radar is X-band, same
as the burglar alarm, you will hear a slow Beep, although it
may strengthen faster than normal, if the radar is on one
of the other frequencies, the audio will correspond to the
bogey that the computer has determined to be most
dangerous.
The key thing to remember is, any time you detect more
bogeys than normal, watch out,
Situation 8: You're driving down a highway and
Instant-on radar -— a long way ahead — is Zapping traffic
as it passes.
Your Warning: The Ahead arrow will glow. The Bogey
Counter will show 1. You'll hear a very slow Beep or Brap
that will last just 3-5 seconds. Then the alerts ends.
What happens next depends on traffic and terrain. If there's
light or medium traffic between you and the radar, you’ll
hear the same pattern again, maybe repeated several times,
as the radar zaps each car ahead in turn. If you hear this
pattern, watch out.
if there’s no traffic within sight ahead, watch out, because
‘ you could be next. .
With ordinary detectors, short, weak alerts are usually
shrugged off as false alarms, leading 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 it it points ahead, watch out,
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Situation 9: You’re driving down the highway and
instant—on radar is operating nearby
Your Waminu: The first thing you’ll notice will be
“Beeeee”, or ”Braaaaa” because the radar encounter will
start instantly at high strength. If the radar is ahead, then the
Ahead arrow will glow. Probably the radar is aimed in your
direction, but maybe not, it might be aimed the same way
you're going, lapping oncoming cars as they approach and
ready to shoot you in the back after you’ve passed, In either
case, watch out.
If the Behind arrow glows simultaneously with the “Beeeee”
or “Braaaaa”, probably you are being shot in the back
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Controls & Functions
How Valontino One Works
Everybody wants Full Coverage against radar; nobody
wants to go to college to learn how to use his new radar
detector. So We worked extra hard to make Valentine One
logicalr It’s far easier to operate than many ordinary
detectors, yet it tells you far more about radar.
A New Way to Set Loudness
Valentine One has two controls for loudness so you can
take complete control of sound, The Control Knob sets
what I call “initial” volume. This is the loudness you will
normally hear on initial radar contact, Once you’re aware
of the threat, you can drop to a quieter, reminder sound
which i call “muted” volumes just press the Control Knobs
This muted volume is adjusted by the lever behind the
knob How loud do you like your reminderi The choice
is yours
Push To Muto
During any alert, press the Control Knobs Audio volume
will drop to the muted levels
Wllat Long-Gradient audio does tor you
Valentine One's audio warning indicates radar strength.
it gives a very slow Beep for X-band (Brap for K-band,
Brap—brap for Ka-band) when it encounters weak radar,
then quickens as radar strength increases, and becomes a
continuous tone about the time you're in mnge, This long
gradient, from slow Beep to continuous tone, makes it easy
to estimate radar proximity, which is very important during
brief instant—on encounters In the case of multiple bogeys,
the audio warning will always monitor the greatest threat.
For Laser Warning
See page 22.
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Front Antenna, Radar and Laser
Needs unobstructed View ahead
Hoar Laser sonsor
Needs unobstructed view behind
Modular Jack
Speaker "
Control Knob
On — Turn clockwise
Volume ~ Turn to adjust
Off ~ Turn counterclockwise past detent
Mute » Press during radar alen Rear Antenna
Modes » Press and hold to change Needs unobstructed
Brightness — Automatically matched to ambient view behind
lighting; no manual adjustment
(Unit powers up in the last
mode selected) Radar Looator
Control Lever
Sets volume after mute takes
place; clockwise is louden Full
clockwise makes muted volume
same as initial volume
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Note: In the case of multiple bogeys
from different directions, an arrow will
glow for each direction. The strongest
threat will be indicated by a blinking
arrow. The audio warning will
correspond to the blinking arrow ’
Radar-strength Inltloator
More LEDs glow as
radar geB stronger
Bogey Counter
blank e power off
Band Identification
Ff ~ power on, All-Bogeys® mode v
' Note: in die case of multlple
L - Power on, Legit” mode bogeys on different hands, a
power on, Advancediogic” mode blinking LED will indicate die
strongest threat.
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one bogey
a 3,"l,etc. — number of bogeys being tracked
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What the Boyey counter does Ior you
Every alert, until you’ve positively identified the source,
is an unknown, a bogey. But an alert may consist of more
than one bogey. There could be many, Let’s say you drive
by a burglar alarm on the way to work every day that
causes an alert. Then one day you pick up an additional
bogey. This new bogey could be radar hiding under cover
of the burglar alarm, picking off the unwary, You must
assume each alert is radar until you've identified the bogey.
For more information see pages 56.
Computer Modes: A new way to Interpret alarms
In the AH-sogeysatm mode, all bogeys will be reported
as soon as they are detected. Use your judgment to decide
whether or not they are threats.
In the Logic3 (L ) and Advanced-Logic® (f. ) modes, you are
deferring to the internal computer which will use its own
logic to screen bogeys before reporting them to you.
In Logic, X~band bogeys the computer judges to be
non-threatening will be reported at the ”muted” volume, If
they become threatening, the audio warning will upgrade
to the ”initial” volume before you are within radar range.
In Advanced-Logic, X-band bogeys that me computer has
reason to believe aren't radar will not be reported at all.
One exception: To be iailsafe, the computer will always
pass extremely strong signals along for your judgment.
This mode is particularly useful in metro areas.
The computer is smart: It never operates the receiving
circuits at less than maximum sensitivity and it knows that
Instant-on is a greater threat than ordinary radar. So it will
always warn you immediately at the "initial” volume when
those radars are detected, no matter what mode you’ve
selected. '
To change modes, press and hold the Control Knob for one
second.
What the Honey Lock tone means
Valentine One is designed to track multiple mreats, During
an alert, when Valentine One locks on to an additional
bogey, it notifies you with the Bogey Lock tone (”Dee—
Deet”). This sound will never be heard at any other time,
not even during the power—on ritual. Whenever you hear
this sound, it means that another bogey has been detected
and is being tracked. The bogey counter shows the number
of bogeys being tracked at that time. 14
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Where to mount
Valentine One works best when mounted high in the
windshield, and toward the center between the windshield
pillars. Use your choice of windshield or visor mounts.
0 When properly mounted, the front antenna will look
forward through the glass. It must have an unobstructed
view. Don't put it behind the parked windshield wipers,
or directly behind an in-glass antenna. Don't position it
so that it I‘looks" into the rearview mirror.
. The rear antenna will look rearward, between
passengers and out the rear glass. It, too, must have an
unobstructed view,
0 Detector performance is enhanced by a high mounting
position. Two reasons. For radar, a longer sight line to
the horizon always helps. For laser, moving away from
the hood and its sun reflections helps a lot.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Windshield heaters such as Ford's
instaCIear® block mdar from passing through the glass (look
for a brown tint). So do solar barrier Windshields of the type
used on GM Venture-Montana»SiIhouette-Trans Sport
minivans and on some imported luxury sedans (look for a
reddish or copper tint). Same for mirrored sun screens,
Detector performance will be greatly reduced when V1 is
mounted behind such metallic filmst
SAFETY WARNING: Because a detector on a windshield
mount or visor mount is not permanently attached to the
car, it could come loose in a crash, possible causing injury.
Also, a passenger may move to and on impact and contact
the detector. Keep these possibilities in mind when you
mount your Valentine One.
Iustall near oentar of wlndshleld,
Connector plugs into red wire.
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How To Mount
Mounting on visor
1, Slide visor mount on to Valentine One.
2. Clip to visor near center of windshield.
3. Adjust visor angle so unit is approximately level.
4. Connect power cord and plug into lighter socket.
INSTALLATION: Direct-wire Power Adapter
An adapter has been provided so that you can wire
Valentine One directly into your cars electrical system. If
you are unfamiliar with automotive electrical systems, see a
mechanic or car-stereo installer:
i. Valentine One works only with negative ground
electrical systems. If your car is old, or is an unusual
brand of import, make sure its negative ground.
2. Select a ”switched” wire, i,e., one that's off when the
ignition is switched off, and has 12 volts when the
ignition is switched on.
3. Position wiring—harness connector around ”switched"
wire and squeeze with pliers to install.
4. Plug red wire from Direa-wire Power Adapter into
wiring-harness connector,
5. Make ground connection by clamping the end of the
black wire under any grounded screw.
6. Plug power cord from Valentine One into the modular
jack labeled ”Main Unit” on the Direct-wire Power
Adapter.
Changing the Fuse
Fuse holder is in-line with the power wire (red) to the
adapter. Unscrew fuse holder to change fuse. Use a I amp,
5mm x 20mm fuse.
Mounting on Windshield
1. Slide windshield mount onto Valentine One.
2. Press suction cups to glass near center of windshield,
Hint: A. If suction cups don't stick, try rubbing your
thumb a few times around the face of the cup
with a circular motion,
B, If suction cups are distorted or misshapen,
hold under hot tap water for 15-30 seconds.
3. To adjust angle, press Thumb Tab and simultaneously
slide unit within mount until level position is achieved.
4. Connect power cord and plug into lighter socket.
5. To release from windshield, gently press down the wire
Release Bar connected to both suction cups.
Conceallng the Power Cord
For a neater installation, you may wish to route the power
wire out of sight. Some knowledge of automotive electrical
systems and of interior-him 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 standard Rl-il (modular) telephone
connectors. You can use any telephone cable (the one that
runs from the wall jack to the phone) for a power cord,
Complete cables are available in many lengths at electrical
or building-supply stores.
You can also make your own power cord using bulk phone
cable cut to whatever length you choose. To attach the
Rj-Il connectors, you will need a special attaching tool.
Bulk phone cables, loose connectors, and the attaching tool
are available in most electrical or building-supply stores.
NOTE: The sequence of wires must be reversed from one
end to me other,
Windshield mount goes on troin from. ‘
Install mar center of windshield.
Press harto loosen suction cups.
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Concealed Display
The Concealed Display Kit (optional) makes Valentine One
less noticeable to others outside your car. It allows you to
operate Valentine One with its lights blacked out, yet have a
fully operational display module down low in the car where
its not visible outside
Concealed Display Module
Mute Button Radar Locator
Bogey Counter Band Indicators
Modular Jack Radar-strength Indicator
Dimensions: 1.0-in. H x 2,5-in. Wx 1.2-in. D
Lighter Adapter 7 v1 ACC:
Plug cord to Concealed
Display or Remote
Audio Adapter here.
B Plug power
cord to V1 here.
_’ 18 Mountlng plate A
INSTALLATION. Using nghter Adaptor
Slide Lighter Adapter (V1 symbol must be "up”) into
cavity on back of Concealed Display Module mm“ mm"?
2. Connect Vl ACC on Lighter Adapter to Concealed ”mm“
Display with 3-inch cord.
Valentin. one —
3, Adjust angle on Lighter Adapter, then insert Lighter
Adapter into lighter socket.
4. Run the power cord from the 9 Jack on the
Lighter Adapter to Valentine One
5. To operate, adjust Control Knob and Control Lever on
Valentine One to your desired settings.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use Direct-wire Power
Adapter with Lighter Adapter.
Changing the Fuse
Engage a screwdriver in slitted metal tip of lighter adapter, LigmerMapter slldes into place.
press in, and turn counter-clockwise until metal tip can be
removed. Fuse is under metal tip. Use at amp, 5mm x 20
mm fuse.
INSTALLATION. Using Mounting Plate
. Slide Mounting Plate into cavity on back of Concealed
Display Module.
2. If using Dual Lock“, adhere one square of Dual Lock"
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 16,
4. Run a power cord from the VI ACC jack on the Lighter
Adapter, or the Accessory jack on the Direct-wire
Power Adapter, to the Concealed Display Module,
5. Run a power cord from B jack on the Lighter
Adapter, or the Main Unit jack on the Directvwire
Power Adapter, to Valentine One.
6, To operate, adjust Control Knob and Control Lever on
Valentine One to your desired settings.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use Lighter Adapter widw Mounting plate slides Into plane.
Direct-wire Power Adapter,
You Can Make Your Own Power Cord See instructions a e 17.
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