User manual UNIDEN LRD6699SWS OPERATING GUIDE

[. . . ] ® LRD 6699SWS Operating Guide Precautions Important: The LRD 6699SWS was not designed to help you disobey the law. Safe drivers always obey the posted speed limit and legal driving methods at all times. Federal and Local Regulations The FCC passed the Communications Act in 1934 to give all citizens the right to receive any type of radio transmission. The same radio frequencies used by police radar are also used by other devices, such as automatic door openers, burglar alarms, and some amateur radio equipment. [. . . ] · Do not mount the unit in front of the heater or defroster vents. · Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight or in the glove compartment of a closed car for long periods of time, as extreme changes in temperature may cause internal damage. Also, removing the unit from the windshield makes you less susceptible to break-in and theft. 9 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 windshield angles. The back position can be used for vehicles with windshields that are slanted back. For optimum laser detection, bend the angled portion of the windshield mounting bracket so that the LRD 6699SWS is parallel to the road surface. Be sure the LRD 6699SWS is mounted so it is free of obstructions from seat backs, rear view mirror, sun visors, or the ceiling of the automobile. There must be a clear 360° line of sight to the outside of the vehicle. Insert the windshield clip into the LRD 6699SWS. Place the bracket and the LRD 6699SWS in the proper location on the windshield of your vehicle, and press the suction cups firmly against the windshield. 10 Connecting the Power Warning: The LRD 6699SWS is designed to operate only with 12V DC, negative ground power systems. Operation of the unit on other voltages or polarities will cause damage to the unit and may create a fire hazard. 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 sure that: · The socket is clean to allow proper contact. · The power cord does not block the antenna area on the back of the unit. Your unit also comes with ten power cord mounting clips. You can use these clips to attach the power cord to the window frame or other parts of the vehicle, keeping it neat and out of the way. Use the double-sided foam tape squares to attach each clip. Slip the power cord into the clip to hold it securely in place. 11 Replacing the Fuse The cigarette lighter plug contains a 1-ampere fuse to protect it from power surges. 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. Note: Your LRD 6699SWS comes with an extra fuse. 12 Operation You are now ready to enjoy the convenience and security of your LRD 6699SWS. Please read this section of the Operating Guide carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of this unit. Power On Turn the Volume Control switch to turn power on. Once the Power-On alert sounds, your LRD 6699SWS performs a six second self-test of all circuits. [. . . ] · Check that the power cord is connected at both ends. · Clean cigarette lighter socket. · Falsing because you have passed a motion sensor or alarm. · For highway use, make sure the Highway mode is ON. [. . . ]