OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Voice/Text Radar Detector
22-1697
12V DC Jack
CONTROLS
CONNECTING POWER
12V DC Jack — The power
cord plugs in here.
Plug the supplied power cord’s barrel plug into
the detector’s 12V DC jack. Then plug the cord’s
cigarette-lighter plug into your vehicle’s
cigarette-lighter socket.
Mute — silences
the alert tone.
360° Laser Eye — receives
incoming laser signals
directed at your vehicle from
all directions.
City (City/Highway) —
switches between city
and highway modes.
Ô Note Ô
Speaker — sounds a digital
voice alert. Tones let you
know the types of radar and
laser signals detected.
• To prevent the detector from draining your vehicle’s
battery if you leave the detector on when you turn off the
ignition, unplug the power cord from your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter socket.
High Visibility
! CAUTION !
• Use only the supplied 12V DC, Positive (+) Tip power
cord.
Alphanumeric Display —
Provides a good view of the
signal detected and signal
strength and indicates the
selected operating mode.
• If the detector does not operate when you turn it on,
remove the cigarette-lighter plug from your vehicle’s
socket and check the socket for debris. Also, check the
fuse in the detector’s plug and your vehicle’s cigarette
lighter fuse.
VOLUME/OFF — turns the
detector on and off and lets
you adjust the volume.
• Before plugging the power cord’s cigarette-lighter plug
into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket, make sure
the plug’s tip is screwed firmly onto the plug.
Dim — controls the
brightness of the
indicators
Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack Voice/Text
Radar Detector. Your radar detector can alert you
to many 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 and laser systems many law
enforcement agencies use 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™ (SWS) alerts.
INSTALLATION
! CAUTION !
Do not use the mounting
bracket in a vehicle that
has a plastic safety coating
on the inside of the
windshield designed to
protect passengers during
an accident. If you use the
bracket on this type of
windshield, you might
permanently mar the
OPERATION
SELECTING A MOUNTING LOCATION
For the best performance, select a location where the detector has a direct view of the
road. The detector’s radar antenna is at the opposite end of the indicators.
TURNING ON THE DETECTOR
Ô Note Ô
To turn on the detector,
rotate VOLUME/OFF
toward VOLUME until it
clicks. You hear a tone
and the detector
Though the detector has a
360° laser and radar
Mounting Guidelines
• Choose a location that does not block the driver’s view of the road.
detection range, the radar
detection is most sensitive
in the front range.
• Mount the detector in a level position with a clear view of both the front and rear
of your vehicle.
windshield’s surface.
Mount the radar detector
on the dashboard instead.
announces “Welcome!
Buckle your seat belt,”
and a test message of “WELCOME!” appears.
VOLUME/OFF
• Choose a location that gives the detector a view unobstructed by metal objects.
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• Some vehicles have InstaClear or ElectriClear defogging windshields, which
have metal coatings that block signals. Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual to
see if your vehicle has one of these features. A detector installed in a vehicle with
one of these features might not detect a signal.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
After self-testing, HWY appears.
To turn off the detector, rotate VOLUME/OFF toward OFF until it
clicks.
DASHBOARD MOUNTING
Radar Detector
Windshield Bracket
with Suction Cups
• Since window tinting reduces the received strength of laser signals, you should
not mount the detector behind heavily tinted glass.
In some vehicles, the dashboard may be the best location to
mount the detector. Use the supplied hook-and-loop tape to
mount your radar detector to the dash.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
• Do not mount the detector where the driver or a passenger might hit it in a sudden
stop or accident.
Rotate VOLUME/OFF toward VOLUME to increase the detector’s
1. Use a damp cloth to clean the bottom of the detector and the
dashboard. Let both surfaces dry.
volume. Rotate it toward OFF to reduce the volume.
2. Remove the tape’s paper backing and stick the tape to the
bottom of the detector.
OPERATION SETTINGS
WINDSHIELD MOUNTING
SELECTING CITY AND HIGHWAY MODES
1. Clean the selected windshield area, position
the bracket on the windshield. Press firmly
on each suction cup to secure the
bracket.
3. Remove the backing from the other
side of the tape and firmly press your
detector onto the dashboard.
Your detector has two operating modes: City and Highway.
Hook and
Coiled Power Cord
Loop Tape
• City mode requires a
Ô Note Ô
stronger X-band signal
before the detector
sounds, or visually
indicates, an alert.
• City mode helps prevent
false alerts in tightly
populated areas where radar
signals can bounce off
surrounding structures.
2. Slide the detector’s bracket slot onto
the bracket until it snaps into place.
Bracket Slot
Ô Dashboard Mounting Notes Ô
• The tape’s adhesive might not stick to a surface treated with vinyl
cleaner or protectant.
• Highway mode provides
maximum sensitivity for
open-road driving. The
detector is preset to
Question and Answer About
Vehicle Speed Detection
• City mode has no effect on
K/Ka-band alerts, laser
alerts, or instant-on radar.
• Do not place the hook-and-loop tape over the detector’s serial
number.
Adjusting the Bracket
Highway mode and HWY
appears when you turn it on.
If the mounted detector is not at the optimum viewing angle,
you can adjust the mounting bracket for better viewing.
Carefully bend the bracket in or out to adjust it to the desired
angle.
• On a curved dashboard, cut the supplied strip in half and use one
strip on each side of the bottom of the detector.
Ô Note Ô
Before reading this Owner’s Manual, read the supplied
booklet Questions and Answers About Vehicle Speed
Detection to familiarize yourself with the terms and uses
associated with your detector.
• Be sure to place the detector out of view when you leave the
vehicle. This keeps the detector out of sight of thieves and prevents
exposure to extremely high temperatures, which can temporarily
impair your detector’s performance.
1. To select City mode, press City. CTY appears and the
detector says “City Mode.”
2. To return to Highway mode, press City again. HWY appears
and the detector says “Highway Mode.”
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SAFETY WARNING SYSTEM (SWS) CATEGORIES AND MESSAGES
CATEGORY 1: HIGHWAY
CATEGORY 2: HIGHWAY HAZARD
CATEGORY 3: HIGHWAY HAZARD
CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE
ZONE ADVISORY I
ZONE ADVISORY II
1. WORK ZONE AHEAD
13. STATIONARY POLICE VEHICLE AHEAD
23. DEER/MOOSE CROSSING
2. ROAD CLOSED AHEAD/FOLLOW DETOUR
3. BRIDGE CLOSED AHEAD/FOLLOW DETOUR
4. HIGHWAY WORK CREW AHEAD
5. UTILITY WORK CREW AHEAD
6. ALL TRAFFIC FOLLOW DETOUR AHEAD
7. ALL TRUCKS FOLLOW DETOUR AHEAD
8. ALL TRAFFIC EXIT AHEAD
14. TRAIN APPROACHING/AT CROSSING
15. LOW OVERPASS AHEAD
16. DRAW BRIDGE UP
24. BLIND/DEAF CHILD AHEAD
25. STEEP GRADE AHEAD/TRUCK USE LOW
GEAR
26. ACCIDENT AHEAD
17. OBSERVE BRIDGE WEIGHT LIMIT
18. ROCK SLIDE AHEAD
27. POOR ROAD SURFACE AHEAD
28. SCHOOL BUS LOADING/UNLOADING
29. NO PASSING ZONE
19. SCHOOL ZONE AHEAD
SAFETY WARNING
SYSTEM
20. ROAD NARROWS AHEAD
21. SHARP CURVE AHEAD
30. DANGEROUS INTERSECTION AHEAD
31. STATIONARY EMERGENCY VEHICLE AHEAD
32. For future use
9. RIGHT LANE CLOSED AHEAD
10. CENTER LANE CLOSED
The Safety Warning System (SWS) employs
low-powered transmitters used by some
emergency services and road crews to alert
drivers to hazardous road conditions. The
SWS can indicate stationary, moving, or
railroad hazards.
22. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AHEAD
11. LEFT LANE CLOSED AHEAD
12. For future use
The system has the potential to dramatically
decrease the occurrence of traffic accidents by
increasing drivers’ awareness of local road
hazards. Having this safety warning
compatible radar/laser detector will ensure that
you are ready to benefit from this system
wherever it is in use.
CATEGORY 6: TRAVEL
CATEGORY 5: TRAVEL
CATEGORY 4: WEATHER RELATED
INFORMATION/CONVENIENCE II
INFORMATION/CONVENIENCE I
HAZARDS
53. EXPECT 20 MINUTE DELAY
43. REST AREA AHEAD
33. HIGH WIND AHEAD
54. EXPECT 30 MINUTE DELAY
55. EXPECT 1 HOUR DELAY
56. TRAFFIC ALERT/TURN AM RADIO
57. PAY TOLL AHEAD
44. REST AREA WITH SERVICE AHEAD
45. 24 HOUR FUEL SERVICE AHEAD
46. INSPECTION STATION OPEN
34. SEVERE WEATHER AHEAD
35. HEAVY FOG AHEAD
36. HIGH WATER/FLOODING AHEAD
37. ICE ON BRIDGE AHEAD
38. ICE ON ROAD AHEAD
47. INSPECTION STATION CLOSED
48. REDUCE SPEED AREA AHEAD
49. SPEED LIMIT ENFORCED
58. TRUCKS EXIT RIGHT
59. TRUCKS EXIT LEFT
39. BLOWING DUST AHEAD
40. BLOWING SAND AHEAD
41. BLOWING SNOW WHITE OUT AHEAD
42. For future use
60. For future use
50. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/EXIT AHEAD
51. CONGESTION AHEAD/EXPECT DELAY
52. EXPECT 10 MINUTE DELAY
Fast/Slow Moving Vehicles
61. EMERGENCY VEHICLE IN TRANSIT
62. POLICE IN PURSUIT
63. OVERSIZED VEHICLE IN TRANSIT
64. SLOW MOVING VEHICLE
Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WAR-
RANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDI-
RECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
ARE RADAR DETECTORS LEGAL?
Federal law lets you install and use a radar detector in
automobiles and light trucks under 10,000 pounds in
the United States. Presently, Virginia and the District
of Columbia have some laws regulating or prohibiting
the use of radar detectors in all vehicles.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for
parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the
performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b)
any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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