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    laser / radar detectors with a digital compass The industry’s most advanced fully integrated[...]

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    1 CONTENTS I ntroduction .......................................2 Feature Highlights ...............................2 Included with Your Radar Detector ....................3 Speed Detection ....................................4 Speed Detection Systems ............................4 Radar .........................................4 Laser .............[...]

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    INTRODUCTION W elcome to the world of sophisticated, early warning laser/radar detection. Y ou have purchased one of the most adv anced laser/radar detectors available. The LRD 767 / LRD 777 is a completely integrated laser/radar detector . It responds to the X, K, and Ka-SuperWideband radar guns in use today and also provides 360 detection of the [...]

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    SPEED DETECTION SYSTEMS A speed detection device (often called a radar gun) sends out either a micro wave signal or beam of light. When this signal reaches its targ et, par t of the signal is reflected or bounced back tow ard the emitting gun. The time required for the signal to leav e the gun, bounce off an object, and return is used to determine [...]

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    ▼ L ASER The Laser Speed Detection System, also called LID AR (for Li ght D etection a nd R anging), uses a laser gun that emits infrared light pulses just outside the spectrum of visible light. Each reflected pulse measures the speed of the object coming to ward or going away fr om the laser gun. Unlik e radar , the laser gun emits a very narrow[...]

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    CONTROLS AND FUN CTIONS 1 . Clip Release — Press the clip release button to remove the LRD 767/LRD 777 from the windshield mounting clip. 2. Rear and Side Laser Detector Lense — For rear and side detection of laser signals. 3. Press the city button to help reduce X-band false alarms while driving in the city. When you turn on the City Mode, the[...]

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    DISPLAY P ANEL The display panel indicates the driving direction and each mode of the operational conditions when no signal is engaged. At city mode : At highway mode : At audio-only mode : (dim & dimmer) or At audio-only mode : (dark) or At display-on mode : or At mute-on mode : or At mute-off mode : or 7 Every time you turn on the LRD 767/LRD[...]

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    INSTALLATION The LRD 767/LRD777 uses a highly sensitive horn-type antenna and IR laser sensor to receiv e laser/radar signals. Its sensitivity and range depend on the method of installation and the dir ection of the antenna/sensor in relation to the signal source. The inherent nature of radar w aves makes them r ef lect off metallic surfaces. This [...]

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    HELPFUL TIPS The antenna and the forward looking sensor ar e located behind the rear panel of the unit, (and the rear - and side-looking sensors are located on top of the unit), directly behind the mode selection keys. The antenna and sensors should not be obstructed by metal or metallic surfaces and should be pointed at the horizon for accurate lo[...]

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    ADJUSTING THE WINDSHIELD MOUNTING CLIP 1) The metal portion of the bracket locks into the plastic portion at two dif f erent positions. These positions can be used for v ehicles with two dif fer ent vertical angles of their windshields. The back position can be used for v ehicles with windshields that are slanted back. 2) For optimum laser detectio[...]

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    CONNECTING THE PO WER The LRD 767/LRD 777 is designed to operate on most 1 2 VDC negativ e ground vehicle electrical systems. The pow er cord pro vided with the unit has a cigarette lighter socket plug at one end and a small connector at the other . 1) Insert the small connector into the jack on the side of the unit. 2) Insert the other end into th[...]

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    REPL A CING THE FUSE The cigarette lighter plug contains a 1-am pere fuse to protect it from po wer surges. 1 . T o replace the fuse, unscrew the top of the plug. 2 Remo ve the fuse and replace it with the same type. 3. T o replace the top, push in the two metal contacts and twist into place. 12 Press In[...]

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    OPER A TION Y ou are now r eady to enjoy the convenience and security of y our LRD 767/LRD 777. Please read this section of the Ref erence Guide carefully to familiarize y ourself with the basic operation of this unit. PO WER ON DEMONSTRATION V OLUME CONTROL Adjust the v olume control to a comfortable alarm tone lev el for your v ehicle. The volume[...]

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    MEMORY RETENTION FEA TURE The Memory Retention Feature r etains the LRD 767/LRD 777’s operational settings in memory for at least 2 days without power . When you turn on the LRD 767/LRD 777 , it will be in the same mode as when you turned it off. FULL W ARNING When the LRD 767/LRD 777 detects a radar , laser, VG-2 or saf ety warning signal, it em[...]

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    VISUAL ALERT ONL Y OPER ATION Y ou can operate the LRD767/LRD777in Visual Alert Only by setting the v olume control at the minimum position in Full Alert Mode. At this setting you can barely hear the audio alert in a quiet environment. A UTO MUTE OPER ATION Press the mute button to activate the Auto Mute f eature. When the Mute is selected, the uni[...]

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    CIT Y OPERATION In highly populated areas, y ou may encounter many devices that use the same frequencies as radar signals, such as motion detectors, automatic doors, and intrusion alarms. These devices may trigger an alert called “falsing.” T o f ilter most of the w eaker signals and get the most accurate radar signal recognition, press city to[...]

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    SIGNAL STRENGTH METER The signal strength meter shown in the display panel gives y ou instant information about the strength of the signal being detected. A weak signal causes the first bar to light, but as signal strength increases, m ore bars light. All six bars for radar and three bars for laser light when full signal strength is r eceived. Use [...]

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    CARE AND MAINTENANCE The LRD 767/LRD 777 is designed to give y ou years of trouble-free service. There are no user -serviceable parts inside, and, except for the fuse, no maintenance is required. T o keep y our detector in new condition, follo w these important suggestions: VOICE ALERT (LRD 777 ONLY) When each function is activated by pressing a co[...]

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    SWS WARNING MESSAGES Highway Construction – Work zone ahead – Road closed ahead / Follow detour – Bridge closed ahead / Follow detour – Highway work crews ahead – Utility work crews ahead – All traffic follow detour ahead – All trucks follow detour ahead – All traff ic exit ahead – Righ lane closed ahead – Center lane closed ahe[...]

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    SWS WARNING MESSAGES Weather Related Hazard – High wind ahead – Severe weather ahead – Heavy fog ahead – High water / Flooding ahead – ICE on bridge ahead – ICD on road ahead – Blowing dust ahead – Blowing sand ahead – Blowing snow ahead – Blowing snow white area ahead Travel Information Convenience – Rest area ahead – Rest [...]

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    COMPASS CALIBRATION To have the LRD 767/LRD 777 correctly display the direction which it is facing you need to follow the calibration instructions stated below. • Mount your LRD 767/LRD 777 on the windshield firmly. • Press the audio button for three seconds until it scrolls COMPASS CALIBRATION on the display panel. (LRD 777 gives you a voice m[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTIN G If your LRD 767/LRD 777 does not perf orm up to expectations, tr y the suggestions listed belo w. If you cannot g et satisfactor y r esults, call the Uniden Customer Service Center at (800) 297- 1 023, 7:00 a.m. to 7 :00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday . Unit does not operate (Nothing on the display panel) • Check the po[...]

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    General Dimensions: 4.6in(L) x 2.8in(W) x 1.1in(H) (LRD767) 4.6in(L) x 2.8in(W) x 1.2in(H) (LRD777) W eight: 4.0 oz Power R equirements: 12~16V DC, 310mA T emperature Range: Operating: -5 F to 1 60 F (-20 C to 70 C) Storag e: -40 F to 1 85 F (-40 C to 8 5 C) 360 Laser Detector Receiv er T ype: Pulse Laser Signal Receiv er Sensor Fr ont End: Convex [...]

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    ONE YEAR W ARR ANTY Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set [...]

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    CONTR OLS & FUN CTI ONS INCLUDING DISPLAY PANEL BACK 1 2 3 4 9 8 6 5 7[...]

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    Printed in Korea[...]