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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Weak detection in front
but good behind.
Directional arrows are
inaccurate.
Possible
installation
problem.
1. Make sure your windshield is not
covered with a metallic film (some
cars have them for deicing or as a
solar barrier).
Numerous false alerts.
Other super-
heterodyne
radar detectors
mounted in the
same vehicle.
1. Do not operate V1 in close proximity
to other detectors.
Display is “frozen” with
all lights on.
V1 is inadver-
tently in the
program mode.
1. Replace power cord. If using
Concealed Display, make sure
Mute button is not depressed.
Unusual characters in
display ( , , ).
V1 is in mode
unfamiliar to
you.
1. Press and hold Mute button to
change modes. See pages 16-18
in owner’s manual.
Can’t change modes.
Faulty power
cord.
1. Replace power cord.
False X-band alert from
rear, either continuous or
random intervals.
Cell-phone
interference.
1. Relocate V1.
2. Change modes to Advanced-Logic ( ).
3. Change cell-phone service provider.
False Ka-band alert
from rear.
Satellite radio
interference.
1. Relocate radio antenna.
False laser alerts, either
continuous or random
intervals. See page 13
in the manual or http://
www.valentine1.com/
Moreinfo/pdf/finding_
laser_pg13.pdf.
Laser cruise
control; in-dash
navigation
screen; rain-
sensing wipers.
1. Switch to normal cruise control
instead of laser.
2. Relocate V1 so laser sensor is not
pointed toward navigation screen,
or rain sensor for the wipers.
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