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c. Plug Power cord into detector.
d. Attach bracket to detector.
e. Plug power cord into cigarette 

lighter.

2. On Dashboard

a. Peel protective paper off one side of

hook-loop.

b. Tape on detector’s bottom.
c. Peel top paper off.
d. Place detector on dashboard.
e. Plug power cord into detector and 

cigarette lighter.

POWER CONNECTION

The coiled power cord provided with the unit has a cigarette lighter
socket plug at one end and a small connector on 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. If

the detector does not operate when you turn it on, remove the adapter
from the cigarette lighter socket and carefully check the socket for
debris. Also, check the fuse in the adapter and your vehicle fuse box.

REPLACING FUSE

To replace the fuse, unscrew the top of the plug. Remove and check the
fuse to see if it has blown, If it has, replace it.

MOUNTING GUIDELINES

For the best performance, select the proper location for the unit where it
has a direct view of the road. The radar antenna is located behind the rear
panel of the unit and the laser detection lenses are located behind the rear
panel of the unit and the front window. 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.

Choose a location that does not block the driver’s vision.
Mount the detector in a level position.
Do not mount the detector behind metal surfaces, windshield antenna,
wiper blades, ornaments, or mirrored glass.
Heated windshields, currently available as an option on some Ford
(Instaclear) or GM(electriclear) vehicles act as an impenetrable barrier
to radar signals.

Note

: Whichever mounting method you choose, remember to place the

radar detector out of view when you leave your vehicle. This
keeps the detector out of sight from thieves and prevents exposure
to extremely high temperatures.

Caution

: On some newer model cars, a plastic safety coating has been

applied to the windshield. The suction cups may leave
permanent marks on the windshield once they are removed.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual to see if your car has the
plastic safety coating.

MOUNTING TYPES

1. On Windshield

a. Attach bracket to windshield.
b. Bend bracket for correct detection angle.

INSTALLATION

Summary of Contents for KAT500

Page 1: ...K A T Inc KAT500 OWNER S MANUAL RADAR LASER DETECTOR ...

Page 2: ...ive all types of radio transmissions 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 Since the KAT500 is just a radio receiver tuned to a specific portion of the public radio spectrum it is protected under this act Some local state and federal regulations may prohibit the use of this detec...

Page 3: ...NTROLS AND FUNCTIONS a Power On Off and Volume Control b Dim Button c Mute Button d City Button e DC 12V Power Input Jack f Radar Antenna g Front Laser Detection Lens h Rear Laser Detection Lens i Power On Indicator j X Band Indicator k K Ka Band Indicator l City Indicator m Signal Strength Meter Indicators n VG 2 Indicator g h b c d e a f ...

Page 4: ...adar antenna is located behind the rear panel of the unit and the laser detection lenses are located behind the rear panel of the unit and the front window 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 Choose a location that does not block the driver s vision Mount the detector in a level positi...

Page 5: ...alarm systems Press the City Button City LED turns on for City Mode In City mode X band is not detected and K Ka band sensitivity is lowered Caution Some towns and small cities may still be using X band radar 8 9 MUTE MODE Mute can be used when you manually turn the audio alert off Press Mute Button to silence the audio Note Press button again to restore audio alarm The KAT500 can not activate Mut...

Page 6: ...4 V LEDs will flash with audible tone e VG 2 Alarm V LED flashes with audible tone FEATURE MEMORY The KAT500 will automatically remember your settings when the unit is turned off or removed from the power All features selected are retained in memory Bright Dim Dark Audio Tone City Highway VG 2 and Mute VG 2 SELECT Hold down the City button for three seconds The KAT500 will disengage VG 2 feature w...

Page 7: ...35volts on the back of the cigarette lighter socket across the power connection If the receiving signal is weak Check the angle of the detector Place it on the point of horizon Radar antenna laser sensor is obstructed Relocate the detector clear of any obstruction outside the windshield such as a wiper blade Relocate the detector clear of the window tint TROUBLESHOOTING CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your K...

Page 8: ...uding interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by K A T may void your authority to use this product RADAR Receiver Type Dual conversion Superheterodyne Antenna Type Linear polarized Self Contained Antenna Detector Type Scanning Frequency Discriminator Frequency of Operation 10 525GHz 50MHz X Band 24 150GHz 100MHz K Band 34 700GHz 1 300MHz ...

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