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CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen C:...foldout.vp Mon Feb 01 09:57:16 1999 INCLUDING LED PANEL
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen CONTENTS Introduction .................................2 Feature Highlights ...............................2 Included with Your Radar Detector..................3 Speed Detection ..............................4 Speed Detection Systems ..........................4 Radar.........................................4 Laser .........................................5 Controls.....................................6 Controls and Functions .....................
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen INTRODUCTION Welcome to the world of sophisticated, early warning laser/radar detection. You have purchased one of the most advanced laser/radar detectors available. The LRD 6250SWS/LRD6275SWS is a completely integrated laser/radar detector. It responds to the X-, K-, and Ka-SuperWideband radar guns in use today and also provides 360° detection of the latest speed monitoring system the laser gun. The built-in Safety Warning System (SWS) is cap
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INTR ODUCTION Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen INCLUDED WITH YOUR RADAR DETECTOR To get the most from your laser/radar detector, please read this Reference Guide thoroughly. Reference Guide Windshield Clip Printed Material Fuses and Spare Parts WARNING If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Be sure to complete and mail the product registration card. Included with your radar detector. Straight Power Cord Coiled Cigarette Adapter LRD 6250SWS
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen SPEED DETECTION SYSTEMS A speed detection device (often called a radar gun) sends out either a microwave signal or beam of light. When this signal reaches its target, part of the signal is reflected or bounced back toward the emitting gun. The time required for the signal to leave the gun, bounce off an object, and return is used to determine a vehicles distance and speed. ▼ RADAR Radar (Radio Detection and Ranging) is a microwave system for det
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SPEED DETECTION Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen ▼ LASER The Laser Speed Detection System, also called LIDAR (for Light Detection and Ranging), uses a laser gun that emits infrared light pulses just outside the spectrum of visible light. Each reflected pulse measures the speed of the object coming toward or going away from the laser gun. Unlike radar, the laser gun emits a very narrow beam of light, so it can pinpoint a speeding car within traffic. The infrared beam spreads out,
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. Clip Release Press the clip release button to remove the LRD 6250SWS/LRD 6275SWS from the windshield mounting clip. 2. Rear and Side Laser Detector Lense For rear and side detection of laser signals. 3. Press the city button to help reduce X-band false alarms while driving in the city. When you turn city on the City Mode, the City indicator turns on. While driving on highways, turn off the City Mode for long-range de
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CONTR OLS AND FUN CTIONS Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen LED PANEL D1) X-Band Signal IndicatorAgreenLED lights and blinks to indicate the presence of an X-band radar signal. The blink rate increases as the radar source gets closer. A distinct audio alert is also heard. D2) K-Band Indicator An amber (orange) LED lights and blinks to indicate the presence of a K-band radar. The blink rate increases as the radar source gets closer. A distinct audio alert is also heard. D3) Ka-S
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen INSTALLATION The LRD 6250SWS/LRD 6275SWS uses a highly sensitive horn-type antenna and IR laser sensor to receive laser/radar signals. Its sensitivity and range depend on the method of installation and the direction of the antenna/sensor in relation to the signal source. The inherent nature of radar waves makes them reflect off metallic surfaces. This is why these waves are so useful for measuring the speed of a vehicle. The IR laser light may re
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INST ALL A TION Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen HELPFUL TIPS The antenna and the forward looking sensor are located behind the rear panel of the unit, (and the rear- and side-looking sensors are located on top of the unit), directly behind the mode selection keys. The antenna and sensors should not be obstructed by metal or metallic surfaces and should be pointed at the horizon for accurate long-range detection. • Do not mount the unit behind the windshield wiper blades, radio
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen ADJUSTING THE WINDSHIELD MOUNTING CLIP 1) The metal portion of the bracket locks into the plastic portion at three different positions. These positions can be used for vehicles with different vertical angles of their windshields. The back position can be used for vehicles with windshields that are slanted back 2) For optimum laser detection, bend the angled portion of the windshield mounting bracket so that the LRD 6250SWS/ LRD 6275SWS is paralle
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INST ALL A TION Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen CONNECTING THE POWER The LRD 6250SWS/LRD 6275SWS is designed to operate on most 12 VDC negative ground vehicle electrical systems. The power cord provided with the unit has a cigarette lighter socket plug at one end and a small connector at the other. 1) Insert the small connector into the jack on the side of the unit. 2) Insert the other end into the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle. When installing the power cord, make s
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen REPLACING THE FUSE The cigarette lighter plug contains a 1-ampere fuse to protect it from power surges. 1. To replace the fuse, unscrew the top of the plug. 2 Remove the fuse and replace it with the same type. 3. To replace the top, push in the two metal contacts and twist into place. 12 C:...LRD6250-75SWS-.vp Thu Jan 14 09:28:18 1999
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OPER A TION Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen OPERATION You are now ready to enjoy the convenience and security of your LDR 6250SWS/LDR 6275SWS. Please read this section of the Reference Guide carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of this unit POWER ON Turn the volume control to switch on the power. When you power up the LRD 6250SWS/LRD 6275SWS, it performs a self-test of all its circuits. This test takes about 5 seconds, during which you will hear the differ
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen MEMORY RETENTION FEATURE The Memory Retention Feature retains the LRD6250SWS/ 6275SWS’s operational settings in memory for at least 2 days without power. When you turn on the LRD 6250SWS/6275SWS, it will be in the same mode as when you turned it off. FULL WARNING When the LRD 6250SWS/LRD 6275SWS detects a radar, laser, or safety warning signal, it emits a distinct warning tone and the corresponding alert LEDs (X, K, Ka, L, SWS or VG2) will light
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OPER A TION Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen VISUAL ALERT ONLY OPERATION You can operate the LRD 6250SWS/LRD 6275SWS in Visual Alert Only by setting the volume control at the minimum position in Full Alert Mode. At this setting you can barely hear the WARNING audio alert in a quiet environment. Be sure that the Audio To operate with Alert Only indicator is off. visual alert only, set the volume control to AUTO MUTE OPERATION the minimum. Remember though, Press the mute button to
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen CITY OPERATION In highly populated areas, you may encounter many devices that use the same frequencies as radar signals, such as motion detectors, automatic doors, and intrusion alarms. These devices may trigger an alert called “falsing.” To filter most of the weaker signals and get the most accurate radar signal recognition, press city to turn on the City Mode. If you use both the Audio Only Alert and City modes you won’t receive an audio alert
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OPER A TION Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen LED SIGNAL STRENGTH METER IN CITY MODE The LED signal strength meter gives you instant information about the strength of the signal being detected. A weak signal causes the first LED to light, but as signal strength increases, more LEDs light. All three LEDs light when full signal strength is received. Use this meter to judge the distance from the signal source. Signal Strength X-, K-, and Laser Ka-Super WideBand ●❍❍ Visual Visual/Aud
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen CARE AND MAINTENANCE The LRD 6250SWS/LRD 6275SWS is designed to give you years of trouble-free service. There are no user-serviceable parts inside, and, except for the fuse, no maintenance is required. To keep your detector in new condition, follow these important suggestions: • Never leave the LRD 6250SWS/LRD 6275SWS on the windshield when you park your vehicle. The temperature in the vehicle in summer can reach levels above what is considered t
