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Where to mount
Valentine One works best when mounted high in the
windshield, and toward the center between the windshield
pillars. Use your choice of windshield or visor mounts.
• When properly mounted, the
front antenna
will look
forward through the glass. It must have an unobstructed
view. Don’t put it behind the parked windshield wipers,
or directly behind an in-glass antenna. Don’t position it
so that it "looks" into the rearview mirror.
• The
rear antenna
will look rearward, between
passengers and out the rear glass. It, too, must have an
unobstructed view.
•
Detector performance is enhanced
by a high mounting
position. Two reasons. For radar, a longer sight line to
the horizon always helps. For laser, moving away from
the hood and its sun reflections helps a lot.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Windshield heaters such as Ford’s
InstaClear
®
block radar from passing through the glass (look
for a brown tint). So do
solar barrier
windshields of the type
used on GM Venture-Montana-Silhouette-Trans Sport
minivans and on some imported luxury sedans (look for a
reddish or copper tint). Same for mirrored sun screens.
Detector performance will be greatly reduced when V1 is
mounted behind such metallic films.
SAFETY WARNING: Because a detector on a windshield
mount or visor mount is not permanently attached to the
car, it could come loose in a crash, possible causing injury.
Also, a passenger may move forward on impact and contact
the detector. Keep these possibilities in mind when you
mount your Valentine One.
How to mount
Mounting on visor
1.
Slide visor mount on to Valentine One.
2.
Clip to visor near center of windshield.
3.
Adjust visor angle so unit is approximately level.
4.
Connect power cord and plug into lighter socket.
Mounting on Windshield
1.
Slide windshield mount onto Valentine One.
2.
Press suction cups to glass near center of windshield.
Hint: A. If suction cups don’t stick, try rubbing your
thumb a few times around the face of the cup
with a circular motion.
B. If suction cups are distorted or misshapen,
hold under hot tap water for 15-30 seconds.
3.
To adjust angle, press Thumb Tab and simultaneously
slide unit within mount until level position is achieved.
4.
Connect power cord and plug into lighter socket.
5.
To release from windshield, gently press down the wire
Release Bar connected to both suction cups.
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INSTALLATION: Direct-wire Power Adapter
An adapter has been provided so that you can wire
Valentine One directly into your car’s electrical system.
If you are unfamiliar with automotive electrical systems,
see a mechanic or car-stereo installer:
1.
Valentine One works only with negative ground
electrical systems. If your car is old, or is an unusual
brand of import, make sure it’s negative ground.
2.
Select a “switched” wire, i.e., one that’s off when the
ignition is switched off, and has 12 volts when the
ignition is switched on.
3.
Position wiring-harness connector around “switched”
wire and squeeze with pliers to install.
4.
Plug red wire from Direct-wire Power Adapter into
wiring-harness connector.
5.
Make ground connection by clamping the end of the
black wire under any grounded screw.
6.
Plug power cord from Valentine One into the modular
jack labeled “Main Unit” on the Direct-wire Power
Adapter.
Changing the Direct-wire Power Adapter Fuse
Fuse holder is in-line with the power wire (red) to the
adapter. Unscrew fuse holder to change fuse. Use a 1 amp.
5mm x 20mm fuse (to change Lighter Adapter Fuse, see
page 22).
Windshield mount goes on from front.
Install near center of windshield.
Unit slides in mount to adjust angle.
Press bar to loosen suction cups.
Pinch connector around power wire.
Connector plugs into red wire.
Visor mount slides on from front.
Install near center of windshield.
