Radio Shack STAY ALERT 22-1679 User Manual

Your RadioShack Stay Aler t X•K•Ka Superwide Radar/Laser Detector can alert you to all known police traffic radar and laser systems. It receives X-, K-, and Ka-band radar signals and also detects both the instant-on and laser systems many police departments u se to measure vehicle speed. Plus, your detector can give you advance warning of potential road haz­ards by detecting signals from transmitters that broadcast Safety Warning System  alerts.

Your detector has many useful features, including: Stay Alert ing every 30–60 seconds and asking if you are alert. — tests your awareness behind the wheel by ring- X-, K-, Ka-Band, and Laser Signal Detection

— warns you when it detects signals from traffic radar or laser devices. Dif­ferent tones sound to let you know the type of signal received.

VG-2 Protection — makes your detector invisible to the VG-2 radar-detector detector when it senses VG-2 operation. Safety Warning System Detection

— alerts you to the pres­ence of potential road hazards and emergency vehicles sig­nalled by a Safety W arning System transmission.

360° Detection — detects laser signals from both the front and the rear of your vehicle. 1997 Tandy Corporation. RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation. FAST is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation. Safety Warning System and SWS are tr ademarks of InstaClear is a registered trademark used by Ford Motor Company. ElectriClear is a registered trademark used by Libbey, Owens, Ford, All Rights Reserved. Safety Warning System LLC. and Delco-Remy.

City/Highway Modes in areas that have false radar sources. FAST (False Alert Suppression Technology) vent false alarms caused by non-traffic radar sources. — let you minimize alerts when you are Auto Quiet volume alert for about 5 seconds, then reduce its alert to mini­mum volume. Dim/Dark Modes ation, or have the radar detector go completely dark whenever it detects traffic radar signals. Your radar/laser detector includes the following items: •Power Cord • Windshield Bracket with Suction Cups • Hook and Loop Fastener We recommend you record y our detector’s serial number here. The number is on the detector’s bottom panel. Serial Number: _________________________________ detectors. Check with your local law enforcement agency about the laws in your area. One or more of the following patents apply: 4,315,261; 5,146,227; 5,379,456. Other patents pending. — lets you set the radar detector to give y o u a full- — let you dim the display for nighttime oper- Some areas have laws regulating the use of radar

A Quick Look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Mounting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hook-and-Loop Tape Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Windshield Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Turning the Detector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Muting Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using Auto Quiet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Selecting the City and Highway Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Dimming the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting the VG-2 Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Receiving and Identifying Alert Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Using Stay Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Replacing the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

A QUICK LOOK Power Jack Rear Laser Detection Lens signals from the rear.

detected to reduce the level of audio alerts that sound when there is a signal. Press after a signal is detected to silence the alert, while still showing visual alerts to keep you informed.

High Visibility Alphanumeric Display

tinct visual confirmation of signals detected and signal strength, and indicates the selected operating modes.

— the power cable plugs in here. — sounds distinct warnings. press before a radar/laser signal is — receives incoming laser — provides dis-

— reduces false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas. changes the display to dim or dark, and turns the VG-2 option on or off. 8P W R /VOL (Power/Volume) Control on and off and lets you adjust the volume. Bracket Release Button — lets you quickly remove the detector’s bracket. — turns the detector Front Laser Detection Lens signals from the front. Radar Detection Antenna Mounting Bracket Slot — receives incoming laser — receives incoming radar — holds the windshield mounting

INSTALLATION MOUNTING GUIDELINES Follow these guidelines when selecting a location. • Choose a location that does not block the driver’s view of the road. • Mount the detector in a level position with a clear view to both the front and rear. • The detector’s view of the road must not be blocked by any metal object.

• Some vehicles have InstaClear windshields, which have metal coatings that block signals. General Motor’s APV vans have a solar shield that keeps the vehicle cooler during the summer, but also blocks sig­nals. A detector installed in a vehicle with any of these fea­tures will probably not detect a signal.

• Since window tinting reduces the received strength of laser signals, you should not mount the detector behind any tinted glass.

• Do not mount the detector where the driver or a passenger might hit it in a sudden stop or accident.

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detector out of view when you leave the vehicle. This keeps the detector out of sight of thieves and prevents exposing it to extremely high temperatures, which can temporarily impair performance.

Whichever mounting method you choose, place the

HOOK-AND-LOOP TAPE MOUNTING

For some dashboards, the hook-and-loop tape included with your detector might be best for mounting. F ollow these steps to use the hook-and-loop tape.

1. Use a damp cloth to clean the b ottom of the detector and the dashboard. Let both surfaces dry. The tape’s adhesive might not stick to a surface treated with vinyl cleaner or protectant. 2. Remove the tape’s backing and stick the tape to the bottom of the detector. Do not place the hook-and-loop tape over the detec- tor’s serial number. Serial Number

On a curved dashboard, cut the supplied str ip in half and use one strip on each side of the bottom of the detector.