W I L L T R O N I C S Detection syste m W T 1 0 1 0 O W N E R S M A N U A L FCC Information Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class B digital device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential Installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. may cause harmful int erference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equi pment off and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help Change or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for Compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment CONTENTS
. M O D E L F E A T U R E S A N D C O N T R O L S
. A C C E S S O R I E S I N C L U D E D W I T H R A D A R D E T E C T O R Owners Manual Power Cord Mounting kit Hook & Loop Fasteners Spare Fuse
. M O U N T I N G I N S T A L L A T I O N Windshield Mounting Dash Board Mounting Power connection
. O P E R A T I O N G U I D E Power on & Self-Test Feature Engaged Confirmation Mute Mode City/City1 Modes Dim/Dark Modes VG-2 Mode Tutorial Mode Memory Retention
. R A D A R / L A S E R / V G - 2 A L E R T S Speed Radar Visual /Audio Alerts Laser Visual /Audio Alerts VG-2 Visual /Audio Alerts Instant Visual/Audio Alerts Safety Radar Visual/Audio Alerts
. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E Factory setting
. S P E E D M O N I T O R I N G D E V I C E S Radar speed gun Laser speed gun Radar Detector Detectors
. M A I N T E N A N C E Care and Maintenance Fuse Replacement
. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
. M O D E L F E A T U R E S A N D C O N T R O L S X, K, Ka Super Wideband Detection All Laser Detection 360 Laser Detectability Safety Radar System (SA, SWS) Detection VG2 (Radar Detector Detector) Detection VG2 Undetectability Instant On /Pulsed Radar Alert Smart ICON Display (Bar LED:8 Cell) Memory Retention Bar-graph Signal Strength meter Visual & Audible Alarms External Laser Jack (Option) Power On/Off with Volume Control Mute Mode Dim/Dark Modes City/City1 Modes VG2 Mode Tutorial Mode 1 . B r a c k e t L o c k / R e l e a s e B u t t o n Easy lock/release of the mounting bracket. 2 . P o w e r J a c k Connection for the power cord. 3 . S p e a k e r Provides distinct audio alarms for X, K, Ka band radar, laser and the VG-2 4 . P o w e r / V o l u m e C o n t r o l Turns unit on/off and adjusts audio level. 5 . H i g h V i s i b i l i t y I C O N D i s p l a y Provides distinct visual confirmation of signals strength, signal band identification and indicates engaged modes of operation. Reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically 6 . M U T E B u t t o n Pressing MUTE during a radar/laser encounter silences audio alerts. 7 . C I T Y B u t t o n encountered in urban driving areas. 8 . D A R K B u t t o n settings. 9 . V G 2 B u t t o n 1 0 . T B u t t o n Tutorial mode engage button 1 1 . L a s e r L e n s ( R e a r ) An integrated optical waveguide provides superior Reduces illumination of display to dim or dark Pressing VG2 to engage or disengage VG-2. detection of laser signals transmitted from behind 1 2 . L a s e r Le n s ( F r o n t ) High gain optical lens array provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading edge laser detection. 1 3 . R a d a r A n t e n n a Compact, high -efficiency antenna receives radar signals. 1 4 . M o u n t i n g B r a c k e t L o c a t i o n Slot holds mounting bracket firmly. 1 5 . E X T Port for external laser connection (Option Laser Module)
. A C C E S S O R I E S I N C L U D E D W I T H R A D A R D E T E C T O R 1 . O w n e r s M a n u a l 2 . P o w e r C o r d 3 . M o u n t i n g k i t 4 . H o o k & L o o p F a s t e n e r s 5 . S p a r e F u s e 2 A 2 5 0 V
. M O U N T I N G I N S T A L L A T I O N Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield. Do not mount your unit behind wipers, ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser signals and reduce critical warning time. (Regular tinted glass does not affect reception.) Some newer windshields have an lnstaclear or Electriclear type coating, which affect radar signals. Avoid placing unit in direct contact with windshield. To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal your unit when not in use. W i n d s h i e l d M o u n t i n g Install the mounting kit at the windshield as it follows. I M P O R T A N T : S o m e n e w e r c a r s h a v e a p l a s t i c s a f e t y c o a t i n g o n t h e i n s i d e o f t h e w i n d s h i e l d . T h e w i n d s h i e l d b r a c k e t m a y l e a v e p e r m a n e n t m a r k s o n t h i s t y p e o f s u r f a c e . W e r e c o m m e n d t h a t y o u d o n o t l e a v e t h e s u c t i o n c u p b r a c k e t o n t h e w i n d o w i n d i r e c t s u n l i g h t . I f t h e d e t e c t o r i s r e m o v e d , t h i s m a y c a u s e b l i s t e r i n g o f t h e d a s h i n s o m e v e h i c l e s . Slide the detector onto the bracket and get it locked with switch. If necessary, the unit may be leveled by bending the windshield bracket. Push the bracket release switch and remove the detector before bending. D a s h b o a r d M o u n t i n g Make sure the mounting location you have chosen is relatively level and is clean and dry. Clean with isopropyl alcohol if necessary to remove any waxes or polishes. Separate the fastener strips. Peel the paper ba cking off each strip and adhere one piece to the dash and the other piece to the bottom of the unit, taking care n o t t o c o v e r t h e s e r i a l n u m b e r . Be careful not to place the fastener strip over the units serial number. If the fastener strip is removed, the serial number may be pulled off the unit. Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty. P o w e r C o n n e c t i o n Plug the small end of the power cord into the units power jack. Plug the large end into the vehicles cigarette lighter. O P E R A T I O N G U I D E P o w e r O n A n d S e l f - T e s t Each time your WT1010 detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and visual displays are functional and displays the engaged features. Turn Power/Volume control clockwise. Display reads:
F e a t u r e E n g a g e d C o n f i r m a t i o n Each time a button is pressed one beep confirms feature on, two beeps confirm feature o f f . M u t e M o d e Press MUTE to cancel the audio when signal is detected. C i t y / C i t y 1 M o d e s Two levels of City Mode are designed to reduce the annoyance of automatic door openers for X band detecting sensitivity, intrusion alarms and other devices which share frequencies with police radar. Press City to engage City, reduce X band sensitivity. Display reads:
Press City a second time engages City 1, which could be unable to detect X band speed gun. Display reads:
Pressing City third time cancels City, City 1. Display reads:
In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals give an initial alarm of two beeps, and then the unit remains quiet unless the signal becomes very strong. When the signal strength increases, two additional beeps are provided. In City 1 X-band is not detected. C A U T I O N : Some towns/small cities may still be using X band radar. D i m / D a r k M o d e s Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display. Press and hold DARK to reduce illumination to a Dim setting. Press and hold the DARK button a second time for 2 seconds engages Dark Mode. Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. In Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being detected and for 20 seconds after, then the display returns to the dimmer setting. Pressing and holding the DARK button a third time restores full illumination to the display. V G - 2 M o d e Press VG-2 button to turn this feature on. Press VG-2 button once again to turn off. T u t o r i a l M o d e Provide simulated alerts for each type of signal. Press T button for 2 sec to go tutorial mode. Press T button again to exit. M e m o r y R e t e n t i o n Electronically remembers all your own settings for a certain period of time after power-off. R A D A R / L A S E R / V G - 2 A L E R T S S p e e d R a d a r V i s u a l / A u d i o A l e r t s When X, K or Ka is detected, the band ID and signal strength is displayed with an audible alert. Signal strength ICON blinking Example: X band strong signal I -> weak signal I II -> middle signal I II III -> strong signal L a s e r V i s u a l / A u d i o A l e r t s When a laser signal is detected, the V/L ICON is on with signal strength, the audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds. Example:
V G - 2 V i s u a l / A u d i o A l e r t s When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector hides its own radiated signal and becomes undetectable by the VG-2. The V/L ICON is only blinking. Every 30 seconds, the detector checks for a VG-2 signal. If a VG-2 sign al is still present, the unit continues to hide and repeats the VG-2 alert. If no signal is detected, two beeps are provided, indicating an all clear condition. During VG-2 Alert X, K, and Ka band signals cannot be received I n s t a n t V i s u a l / A u d i o A l e r t When a instant signal (strong signal) is detected, an urgent 3 second audio warning is sounded and the display shows:
After 3 seconds standard alert pattern continues. S a f e t y r a d a r V i s u a l / A u d i o A l e r t The WT1010 detects the new Safety Warning system . This provides advanced warning of various road hazards including accident sites, highway construction, emergency vehicles and enables you to respond more appropriately to potentially dangerous conditions. It provides a distinct audio tone and illuminates the first strength bar and the last bar in the display. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E P R O B L E M : No display or audio. Check fuse in the plug and replace if necessary with a 2 amp 3AG type. Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary. Make sure lighter socket is clean. P R O B L E M : Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps. Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and clean. Check connections at both ends of power cord. Substitute another cord to determine if cord is defective. Return defective cord to the factory. P R O B L E M : Unit alarms when using vehicle equipment or electrical accessories (brakes, power mirrors/windows, directionals, horn, etc.). Vehicles electrical system, including battery and alternator, may have electrical noise. Install a filter capacitor (470mfd. 25 volt or larger capacitance value) on the back of the lighter socket. F a c t o r y s e t t i n g All user features can be reset to factory settings. Please follow below steps for reset. 1. Unplug Power Cord from unit 2. Press and hold City and Mute. 3. Plug Power Cord into unit. 4. Wait for 2 beeps. 5. Release City and Mute button. Unit is now reset
- Factory reset -
Highway Mode ON. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of display. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF
. S P E E D M O N I T O R I N G D E V I C E S R a d a r s p e e d g u n A radar gun operates by transmitting radio waves at certain frequencies which reflect off objects and are then picked up by the radar guns receiving section. When a radar beam reflects off a moving target, a measurable frequency shift occurs. The radar unit converts this shift into miles per hour to determine your vehicles speed. Currently, t h e FCC (Federal Communications Commission) permits operation of traffic radar guns at X Band(10.500 10.550 GHz), K Band
(24.050 24.250 GHz), and Ka Band (33.400 36.000 GHz). L a s e r s p e e d g u n Its well documented that many radar guns cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles. In contrast, a laser gun can target a specific vehicle out of a line of traffic and determine its speed. The advantage of laser over radar in terms of target identification is the result of the laser guns narrow beam. A radar transmission can cover more than a four-lane highway at a distance o f 1,000 feet, compared with a laser transmission which covers about 6 feet at the same distance. For best protection, keep these points in mind:
Because your vehicles license plate or headlights are the laser guns primary targets, mounting your detector on the dashboard can improve laser detection at short range. Do not follow closely behind any vehicle you cannot see through. If you cant see past a vehicle ahead of you, chances are your detector wont either. The receiving range of your laser dete ctor will not be the same as a radar detector. Laser guns are most often used at short range. R a d a r D e t e c t o r D e t e c t o r s The Interceptor VG-2, or simply VG-2, is a microwave receiver used by police to detect signals radiated by the local oscillator of a ra dar detector. Because its purpose is to identify persons driving with radar detectors, the VG-2 is known as a radar detector detector. M A I N T E N A N C E C a r e A n d M a i n t e n a n c e During the summer months, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit from the dash when your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time. Do not spray water, cleaners or polishes directly onto the unit. The spray may penetrate through the openings and damage the unit. Also, do not use any abrasive cleaners on the units exterior. F u s e R e p l a c e m e n t The lighter socket plug is equipped with a replaceable 2 amp 3AG fuse located behind the silver tip. To replace the fuse, carefully unscrew the tip of the plug. (I M P O R T A N T : Unscrew slowly. The tip contains a spring which may fly out when disassembling.) Insert the new fuse with the spring and screw on the tip. W i t h u s e , s c r e w c a p o n p l u g m a y l o o s e n . R e t i g h t e n o c c a s i o n a l l y . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S G e n e r a l Dimensions: 65mm(W) x 118mm(L) x 32mm(H) W e i g h t : 1 4 8 g Power Requirement: 12- 15V DC Temperature Range: Operating -20C to +80C Storage -40C to +100C L a s e r D e t e c t o r Receiver Type Pulse Laser Signal Receiver Sensor Front E n d Convex Condenser Lens Detector Type Pulse Width Discriminator Receiver Bandwidth 30 MHz Spectral Response 800- 1100 nm R a d a r D e t e c t o r Receiver Type Double Conversion Superheterodyne Detector Type Scanning Frequency Discriminator Antenna Type Linear Polarization Frequency of 10.525 GHz 50 MHz (X Band) Operation 24.150 GHz 100 MHz (K Band) 34.700 GHz 1300 MHz (Ka Band) S p e c i f i c a t i o n s a r e s u b j e c t t o c h a n g e w i t h o u t n o t i c e . M E M O