K.A.T. KAT500 Bedienungsanleitung

K. A. T. Inc.

KAT500

OWNER’S MANUAL

RADAR/LASER DETECTOR

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The KAT500 provides distinct visual and audible alerts to warn you of

the presence of X, K, and all kinds of Ka Band radar guns in the front

and rear of you. This model also provides the benefit of ‘undetectability’

by alerting you to the presence of VG-2 (‘The Radar Detector detector’).

It also incorporates a new safety feature - Safety Alert(SA) and Safety

Warning System(SWS). This safety feature warns you of the presence of

potential road hazards by detecting signals from safety radar transmitting

devices.

Note :

The KAT500 is not designed to help you disobey the law. A

defensive driver always obeys the posted speed limit and legal

driving methods.

FEDERAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS

The FCC passed the Communications Act in 1934 to give all citizens the

right to receive 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

detection device. Please check with authorities regarding the use of this

device before operating it.

CONTENT INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION 3

CONTROL AND FEATURES 4

INSTALLATION 6

OPERATION 8

ACCESSORIES 11

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 12

TROUBLESHOOTING 13

SPECIFICATION 14

WARRANTY 15

FCC INFORMATION 15

Thank you for purchasing the K.A.T. Radar/Laser Detector. The

KAT500 is a completely integrated radar/laser detector which responds

not only to all the radar guns in use today, including “Stalker”, but also

to the other latest development in speed monitoring devices - the laser

gun.

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CONTROL AND FEATURES

PACKAGE CONTENTS

KAT500 Windshield Bracket with

Suction Cups

Hook and Loop Fastener Tape Power Cord

Spare Fuse

CONTROLS 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

bc d

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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

POWER AND VOLUME CONTROL

To turn on the detector, connect power and

rotate the wheel controller. You can also use

the controller to adjust the volume level by

turning it up or down.

Note : Turning on the detector will trigger the Self-

Test mode.

BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

Press Dim Button. An audible warning sound

will alert you that Dim mode has been

activated. Each time you press Dim button,

display intensity will change dim, dark, bright.

CITY / HIGHWAY MODE

The false-alert are often caused in urban areas

by automatic door openers and 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

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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 Mute and Dark at

same time. If the Mute is engaged, the Dark

can not activate.

SELECT TONE

Hold down the Mute button for three seconds.

The KAT500 will change tone.

INDICATOR AND VISUAL

a. Power On

“P” LED turns on.

b. X Band Detection

“X” LED turns on with audible tone.

c. K/Ka Band Detection

“K/Ka” LED turns on with audible tone.

OPERATION

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Accessories are available as follows:

Windshield mount 5.00

Power Cord 5.00

Suction cups(set of two) 2.00

2amp fuses(two ea.) 2.00

Replacement owner’s manual 3.50

Add 10.00 shipping and handling per shipment

CAUTION

Tampering with unit

will result in a 75.00 repair fee!

WE DO NOT ACCEPT COD SHIPMENT

K. A. T. INC

301W OVERLAND AVE

EL PASO, TX 79901

915.533.1335

915.533.1344(FAX)

ACCESSORIES

d. Laser Alarm

“ P, X, K/Ka, 2, 3, 4, V” LEDs flash with

audible tone. If the unit detects the laser signal

when the City mode is engaged, “P, X, K/Ka,

C, 2, 3, 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 with beep sound.

Press City button again for three seconds.

The KAT500 will engage VG-2 feature with three beeps.

Factory detault is “VG-2 On”.

On start-up the KAT500 will sound the VG-2 alarm when the VG-2 is

selected to “On”.

FEATURE ENGAGE CONFIRMATION

Each time a button is pressed two beeps confirm feature “On”, one beep

confirms feature “Off”.

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If the detector does not turn on:

Check the power cord. Be sure all power connectors are properly

installed.

Check the fuse that controls the power to the cigarette lighter

socket.(See your vehicle’s owner’s manual for reference.)

The cigarette lighter socket might be dirty. Clean it with a fine emery

cloth to ensure a good, clean connection.

There might be a problem with the vehicle’s electricity.

Make sure that the volume control is in the ON position.

Caution :Do not place any metal objects other than the cigarette lighter

or a cigarette lighter plug in the cigarette lighter socket. Doing

so could blow a fuse in your vehicle or cause the metal object

to become very hot.

If the detector gives a false alert when the vehicle hits bumps:

Check the vehicle’s electrical system, including main battery cable and

alternator connections.

Install a filter capacitor (470 , 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.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your K. A. T. radar detector is an example of superior design and

craftsmanship.

The following suggestions will help you care for your detector so you

can enjoy it for years.

Never leave your detector on the windshield or dashboard when your

vehicle is left parked. The temperature in the vehicle durning the

summer can reach levels above what is considered to be safe for this

detector.

To make you less susceptible to break-in and theft, remove the detector

from your windshield or dashboard when leaving your vehicle.

Do not expose the detector to moisture, rain, dew, road splash, or other

liquids that can damage the internal components and reduce the

sensitivity of the detector.

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This unit guaranteed against defects in workmanship and materials for

one year. Should you experience any difficulty with the KAT500 during

this time, the unit will be repaired or replaced at no charge. Should you

desire to have your unit checked, there will be no additional charge other

than postage and handling. After the warranty period expires, the unit

may be returned for service and it will be reconditioned for 25.00

WARRANTY

FCC INFORMATION

This product has been designed and certified to comply with Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including 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

(Ka Super Wideband)

LASER

Receiver Type : Pulsed Laser Signal Receiver

Detector Type : Digital Signal Processor Pulse Width Discriminator

Opto Sensor : Dual Convex Condenser Lens and High Speed Photo

Diode Detector

Spectral Response : 800 ~ 1,100nm

GENERAL

Temperature Range : -4 to 158 (-20 to 70 )

Power Requirements : 12 ~ 15V DC, 80 nominal (Negative Ground)

Dimensions(HWD) : 1.1” x 2.5” x 3.6”

Weight : 2.2oz

Specifications are typical : individual units might vary.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATION

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