Valentine One V1 User manual

With exclusive computer modes:
• All-Bogeys®
• Logic®
• Advanced-Logic®
OWNER’S MANUAL
The only one with Full Coverage
®

Contents page
Welcome to Full Coverage
Full Coverage........................................1
Specifications........................................2
Parts & Accessories ...................................2
Starting up ..........................................3
What you should know about radar .....................4-6
Finding radar — On-the-road situations..................7-11
Controls & Functions .................................12-14
Mounting — Where & How ...........................15-17
Installation — Concealed Display . .....................18-19
Fuse................................................16 & 19
Remote Audio Adapter ................................20-21
Laser Warning .......................................22-24
Troubleshooting .....................................25
Doubts — Maybe it’s not working right ..................26
Service .............................................27
Warranty ...........................................28
A few things to remember

What Full Coverage means for you
Finds all radars
Valentine One covers all four bands.
X-band .......most common for moving and stationary;
can be used in “Instant-on” mode; this
frequency is shared with burglar alarms
and door openers.
K-band .......moving and stationary radar; can be used
in “Instant-on” mode.
Ka-band ......widest of the radar bands; moving or
stationary; can be used in “Instant-on.”
Photo radar . . . K- or Ka-band; stationary only.
Tells Where
Valentine One is the only detector that locates radar. You
are vulnerable to radar either ahead of you or behind you.
But radar can’t get you from the side.
Tells How Many
Valentine One is the only detector that tracks multiple
threats (bogeys). How many are out there? Consider:
Example 1: Let’s say your detector is in full alert, then you
see a radar unit. Naturally you assume the radar you saw is
the cause of the alert. But what if there’s another radar unit
just up the road waiting for you?
Example 2: Let’s say you’re in an alert caused by a known
X-band burglar alarm. What if a radar operator, using
Instant-on, is simultaneously working the same territory?
In both cases, an ordinary radar detector would set you up
for a big surprise because it would lead you to believe that
only one bogey was out there. Valentine One is your
insurance against surprises. It always tells you how many.
Anything less is not Full Coverage
Welcome to Full Coverage
Dear Owner:
When an interest lasts for a year to two, that’s a
hobby. When it goes on non-stop for more than 25
years, I think it fairly can be called an obsession.
My wife says I’m obsessed with traffic
radar. She’s right. Radar is out there, skulking
(Stalking?) around, hiding in the bushes. And I
really get a kick out of finding it, finding it first,
finding it every time. This is a civilian version
of what the military calls Electronic Warfare
Support Measures (ESM). I find it compelling,
I can’t help it.
I’m pretty good at it too. That makes it more fun.
Back in the seventies, Jim Jaeger and I invented
Escort. It was the best radar finder on the market for a long
time and I enjoyed running the company that made it,
Cincinnati Microwave.
Since starting my own company, we’ve made other
products and earned a reputation for innovation. But
nothing is quite as much fun for me as finding radar.
Now V1 has enjoyed its ninth birthday. The magnesium
case still looks identical to the original, but the electronics
inside have been completely changed time and time again.
I believe in continuous improvement. That’s what keeps
V1’s performance ahead of the pack. I don’t believe in
planned obsolescence. Whenever we make a performance
breakthrough, we offer it to past customers as an upgrade.
Even the first V1 can be updated to today’s protection.
See www.valentine1.com for details; you’ll also find a wide
variety of radar and laser information not available
anywhere else.
I hope you enjoy your Valentine One as much as I enjoy
mine. Thanks for trusting me to find radar and laser for you.
Sincerely,
Michael D. Valentine
President

Mike Valentine:
Electronics engineer,
former president of
Cincinnati Microwave,
and co-inventor
of Escort®
1
Radar ahead Radar to the side Radar behind
Older detectors
find only two or
three types of radar.
Valentine One™
finds all radars,
including Stalker.
Valentine One™
scans all around
your car.
Ordinary detectors
scan ahead of your
car only.
Ordinary detectors
give the same
warning for one or
multiple radar signals.
Valentine One™
counts threats so
you’ll never be
surprised.

What’s Included
The following items are included with your order:
1. Valentine One Radar Locator
2. Windshield mount
3. Visor mount
4. Lighter adapter
5. Power cord, coiled
6. Power cord, straight
7. Spare suction cups
8. Direct-wire power adapter
9. Wiring-harness connector
10. Dual Lock®fastener
11. Owner’s Manual
12. Spare fuse
The following items are included with the Concealed
Display option, available at extra cost:
1. Concealed Display module
2. Straight power cord, 8-foot
3. Straight power cord, 3-inch
4. Display-module backplate, for mounting
5. Dual Lock®Fasteners
Starting Up
Valentine One has been designed for easy operation. Please
follow these steps:
1. Mount Valentine One so that it has a clear view ahead
and behind your car, using one of the mounts supplied.
For more information on mounting, see pages 15-17.
2. Plug lighter adapter into lighter socket and connect
power cord to jack. For more information on power
connections, see pages 16-17.
3. Switch power “on” and adjust volume. For more
information on control settings, see pages 12-14.
4. Enjoy Full Coverage radar protection. For more
information on interpreting warnings, see pages 4-11.
23
Specifications
Operating Frequencies: 10.525 GHz (X-band)
24.150 GHz (K-band)
33.4 GHz - 36.0 GHz (Ka-band)
13.45 GHz (Ku-band): not used in U.S. —to activate Ku-band,
see valentine1.com (Ask Mike, Tech Reports, How to
Reprogram V1).
820-950 nanometers (Laser)
Power Requirements: 11.0-16.0 Volts DC negative ground
225 mA typical standby, 425 mA maximum alarm condition
Dimensions: 4.5 in. L x 3.6 in. W x 1.0 in. H
Weight: 6.4 ounces
Temperature Range: Operating: -20˚C to +70˚C (-4˚F to +158˚F)
Storage: -30˚C to +85˚C (-22˚F to +185˚F)
Parts & Accessories
The following items are available directly from us: Call toll-free 1-800-331-3030.
Concealed Display . . . . . . enables operation of Valentine One with lights being
visible to driver only
Remote Audio Adapter . . enables remote control and audio operation of Valentine
One with headphone or additional speaker
Power Adapters
Lighter power adapter. . . . . . powers Valentine One from car’s lighter socket
Direct-wire power adapter. . powers Valentine One directly from car’s wiring
Fuse.....................replacement fuse for lighter power adapter or direct-wire
power adapter
Wiring-harness connector. . . provides simple, safe attachment to ignition wiring using
ordinary hand tools
Mounts
Windshield mount ........mount with patented mechanism for easy one-hand release
Visor mount ..............mount with spring clip for quick installation on visor
Suction cups (2)...........replacement cups for use with mount
Power Cords
Power cord, coiled ........1ft.stretches to 6 ft.
Power cord, straight .......8ft.
Additional Items
Owner’s Manual ..........instructions for operation and troubleshooting
Dual Lock®...............extra fasteners for Concealed Display and power adapter

What you should know about radar
How Traffic Radar Works
Traffic radar uses a radar beam to measure speed. Think of
the beam as a searchlight. It’s invisible because it’s made
of microwaves instead of light, but otherwise it acts very
much like a light beam. It travels in straight lines. It’s easily
reflected. It scatters as it passes through dust and moisture
in the air. And — this is essential — it has to hit your car
before it can measure your speed.
Radar can’t see around corners or through hills. It can’t
see you when you’re blocked by another vehicle. When
in the clear, how strongly your vehicle reflects the beam
determines how far away the radar can read your speed.
Generally, larger vehicles reflect more strongly than
smaller vehicles. Trucks are “visible” on radar farther away
than cars.
Radar reads your speed by sending out the microwave
beam, bouncing it off your car, then analyzing the
reflection that comes back to the radar. But it can only read
oncoming speed or departing speed. It can’t read speed
from the side.
The principle on which radar operates is absolutely
reliable. Radar equipment, on the other hand, is only as
good as the quality of its design and manufacture. Traffic
radars tend to be unreliable. They’re cheaply made and
therefore vulnerable to many interferences that cause false
readings. And, compared to military and weather radar
which have rotating antennas, traffic radars are vastly
simplified. This simplification means that traffic radar
cannot tell one car from another. The operator has to do
that, and since the operator can’t see an invisible beam any
better than you can, he frequently doesn’t know which
vehicle’s speed is being read. This is a source of many
undeserved tickets.
How Radar Detectors Work
In essence, a radar detector is a radio tuned to microwave
frequencies. Valentine One is an extremely sensitive radio,
and it’s tuned exactly to the frequency bands used by all
traffic radar in the U. S. — X-band, K-band, Ka-band,
including photo. Moreover, it has two antennas, one aimed
forward and one rearward, so that it can locate the radar. In
principle, though, it’s a radio that listens for radar
microwaves.
Because Valentine One is so sensitive, it can easily find
radar from the scattering of the beam, and it can find these
scatters a long time before the actual beam hits your car.
The only exception is Instant-on radar.
How Instant-on (Pulse) Radar Works
As a defense against detectors, many radar units can be
operated in the Instant-on mode, also called the Pulse
mode. This means the radar is in position, but it is not
transmitting a beam. So it cannot be detected. When the
target is within range, the radar operator switches on the
beam and the radar calculates speed, usually in less than a
second. This calculation happens too quickly for the target
(you) to respond in time.
Still, you can defend against Instant-on by recognizing it
when the operator zaps traffic ahead of you. Valentine
One’s great sensitivity — and your attention to the nuances
of its warnings — gives you at least a sporting chance.
The Difference Between X-Band and the K-Bands
A weak X-band (“Beep”) alert usually means you have
plenty of time. Moreover, door openers and burglar alarms
operate on X (occasionally on K also). K and Ka bands are
usually detected at closer range, and alerts on those
frequencies are much more likely to be radar. So Valentine
One makes a different sound (“Brap”) to warn you of these
more urgent threats (bogeys).
How To Identify Bogeys
Since all radar detectors are simply radios tuned to the
microwave frequencies used by traffic radar, they
automatically sound their alerts whenever they encounter
known radar frequencies. Valentine One is an extremely
high-performance radio so it alerts on those frequencies
even when they are very weak.
4 5

The problem is, other devices that are not radar are also
operating on radar frequencies. A detecting radio must
respond to them too. Every response indicates a threat, a
bogey. How can you tell the difference between radar and
what people commonly refer to as false alarms?
Your judgment is the only way. But Valentine One provides
information that simplifies identification of bogeys.
If you hear the “Brap” sound, assume that it’s radar until
you make positive identification. Virtually every bogey on
the K-bands is the real thing.
But many non-radar devices operate on X-band so when
you hear “Beep,” look first at the Radar Locator. If it points
to the side, the bogey is not threatening — radar can’t get
you from the side. If the Locator points ahead or behind,
try for visual identification. And when the Locator changes
from Ahead to Beside and then Behind, you can be sure the
bogey is safely behind you.
Also, when you hear “Beep,” check the Bogey Counter.
Because many non-radar devices occur in multiples. For
example, almost every microwave door opener has at least
two transmitters, one for In and one for Out. Often such an
installation will have multiple doors too, so there will be
many transmitters. When you see numbers greater than 1
on the Bogey Counter, and particularly when you see it
counting up quickly, you’ve probably found a door opener.
Burglar alarms are often multiples too because a single
transmitter is not enough to safeguard an entire building.
But microwaves from alarms tend to leak out of buildings
far less than door-opener signals. So alarms may appear
singly or in low multiples.
Single bogeys must be regarded as threats until you see
them or put them safely behind you.
Remember too, that radar beams are easily reflected.
Buildings, overhead signs and passing traffic are all good
reflectors. When you have a strong signal from one
direction, don’t be surprised if the Radar Locator shows
brief flickers from another direction too if you’re driving by
reflectors.
And never forget that a brief alert, acting alone, may be
Instant-on radar zapping other traffic.
Finding radar
On-the-road situations
Valentine One gives you far more information about radar
than any radar detector. Still, to achieve the best defense,
you must interpret this information correctly. The following
examples will help you get maximum protection.
Situation 1: You are driving toward a radar aimed at you.
Your Warning: The Ahead arrow will glow. The Bogey
Counter will show 1. You’ll hear a slow Beep for X-band or
Brap for other radars. As you come close to the radar, the
Beeps (or Braps) will become more frequent until they
merge into a continuous tone. By this time you should see
the radar.
The Beside arrow and then the Behind arrow will glow as
you pass the radar.
In this situation, moving radar and stationary radar will give
the same alert, except the Beep rate will increase faster with
moving radar because the closing speed is greater.
Situation 2: You’re driving on a hilly road. Radar is
waiting over the next hill.
Your Warning: Well before you reach the hilltop, the
Ahead arrow will glow. The Bogey Counter will show 1.
You’ll hear a slow Beep or Brap, and the rate will increase
very quickly as you near the hilltop. As soon as you can see
over the hill, you will probably spot the radar.
6 7

Situation 6: You’re driving through a metro area with
the usual number of burglar alarms and microwave
door openers.
Your Warning: Because these signals are usually weak,
you’ll get slow Beep rates (if you hear Brap, it’s probably
radar, because burglar alarms and door openers are seldom
on those frequencies). The Ahead arrow will quickly pass to
the side. Or your first alert may be to the side, because
these alarms are usually located well off the road.
You may also encounter overlapping alarms. During an
alert, you’ll hear Bogey (“Dee-Deet”) Lock each time an
additional bogey is detected. The Bogey Counter shows the
total, which, in the case of overlapping alarms, will be 2 or
more. If they are in different directions, more than one
direction arrow will glow. When multiple directions are
being monitored, the computer will decide which is most
dangerous and that one will be indicated by a flashing
arrow. The audio warning will correspond to that bogey.
The key thing to remember about non-radar alarms on
X-band is this: they’re weak and they pass to the side
quickly. If you find a strong one Ahead, it’s probably radar.
You can minimize the annoyance of these X-band alarms
by selecting Logic®or Advanced-Logic®modes. See
Controls & Functions (pages 13 and 14).
Situation 3: You’re driving on a curvy road. Radar is
waiting around the next curve.
Your Warning: The Ahead arrow will glow (because the
radar is forward, not to the side, of your car). The Bogey
Counter will show 1. You’ll hear a slow Beep or Brap, and
the rate will increase very quickly as you turn the corner.
You should see the radar as soon as you’re around the
corner.
Situation 4: You’re driving down the highway and
moving radar is coming up behind you.
Your Warning: The Behind arrow will glow. The Bogey
Counter will show 1. You’ll hear a slow Beep or Brap, and
the rate will increase very slowly. This sort of alert could
last for miles because the closing rate is just a few mph.
Finally, if you watch your mirrors, you’ll see the radar. To
mute the audio at any time, press the Control Knob.
Situation 5: You’re driving down the highway and closing
on a moving radar ahead of you that’s going in your
direction.
Your Warning: The Ahead arrow will glow. The Bogey
Counter will show 1. You’ll hear a slow Beep or Brap that
increases very slowly. As in Situation 4, your closing rate is
very slow, so this alert could last for a long time.
Whenever you encounter an alert that lasts for an
abnormally long time, it’s probably radar moving along at
about your speed. To mute the audio at any time, press the
Control Knob.
8 9

Situation 7: You’re driving a route where you expect a
burglar alarm, but this time there’s radar hiding under the
cover of the normal alert.
Your Warning: The Ahead arrow will glow. You’ll hear a
warning — the usual Beep or Brap if you detect the burglar
alarm, possibly (but not necessarily) different sound if the
radar is detected first. But when you hear the Bogey Lock
(“Dee-Deet”) warning, that’s a sure indication that this day’s
situation is more threatening. The Bogey Lock warning is
given whenever Valentine One locks onto an additional
threat. In this case, the Bogey Counter will show 2,
confirming the second threat. If the radar is X-band, same
as the burglar alarm, you will hear a slow Beep, although it
may strengthen faster than normal. If the radar is on one
of the other frequencies, the audio will correspond to the
bogey that the computer has determined to be most
dangerous.
The key thing to remember is, any time you detect more
bogeys than normal, watch out.
Situation 8: You’re driving down a highway and
Instant-on radar — a long way ahead — is zapping traffic
as it passes.
Your Warning: The Ahead arrow will glow. The Bogey
Counter will show 1. You’ll hear a very slow Beep or Brap
that will last just 3-5 seconds. Then the alerts ends.
What happens next depends on traffic and terrain. If there’s
light or medium traffic between you and the radar, you’ll
hear the same pattern again, maybe repeated several times,
as the radar zaps each car ahead in turn. If you hear this
pattern, watch out.
If there’s no traffic within sight ahead, watch out, because
you could be next.
With ordinary detectors, short, weak alerts are usually
shrugged off as false alarms, leading the motorist to drive
right into an Instant-on trap. The Radar Locator is critical to
your defense in this circumstance. If it points off to the side,
the bogey is not a threat. But if it points ahead, watch out.
Situation 9: You’re driving down the highway and
Instant-on radar is operating nearby.
Your Warning: The first thing you’ll notice will be
“Beeeee”, or “Braaaaa” because the radar encounter will
start instantly at high strength. If the radar is ahead, then the
Ahead arrow will glow. Probably the radar is aimed in your
direction, but maybe not. It might be aimed the same way
you’re going, zapping oncoming cars as they approach and
ready to shoot you in the back after you’ve passed. In either
case, watch out.
If the Behind arrow glows simultaneously with the “Beeeee”
or “Braaaaa”, probably you are being shot in the back.
10 11

, , ,
Controls & Functions
How Valentine One Works
Everybody wants Full Coverage against radar; nobody
wants to go to college to learn how to use his new radar
detector. So I’ve worked extra hard to make Valentine One
logical. It’s far easier to operate than many ordinary
detectors, yet it tells you far more about radar.
A New Way to Set Loudness
Valentine One has two controls for loudness so you can
take complete control of sound. The Control Knob sets
what I call “initial” volume. This is the loudness you will
normally hear on initial radar contact. Once you’re aware
of the threat, you can drop to a quieter, reminder sound
which I call “muted” volume. Just press the Control Knob.
This muted volume is adjusted by the lever behind the
knob. How loud do you like your reminder? The choice
is yours.
Push To Mute
During any alert, press the Control Knob. Audio volume
will drop to the muted level.
What Long-Gradient audio does for you
Valentine One’s audio warning indicates radar strength.
It gives a very slow Beep for X-band (Brap for K-band,
Brap-brap for Ka-band) when it encounters weak radar,
then quickens as radar strength increases, and becomes a
continuous tone about the time you’re in range. This long
gradient, from slow Beep to continuous tone, makes it easy
to estimate radar proximity, which is very important during
brief Instant-on encounters. In the case of multiple bogeys,
the audio warning will always monitor the greatest threat.
For Laser Warning
See page 22.
Control Lever
Sets volume after mute takes
place; clockwise is louder. Full
clockwise makes muted volume
same as initial volume
Radar Locator
Radar ahead Radar to the side Radar behind
Note: In the case of multiple bogeys
from different directions, an arrow will
glow for each direction. The strongest
threat will be indicated by a blinking
arrow. The audio warning will
correspond to the blinking arrow
Control Knob
On – Turn clockwise
Volume – Turn to adjust
Off – Turn counter-clockwise past detent
Mute – Press during radar alert
Modes – Press and hold to change
Brightness – Automatically matched to ambient
lighting; no manual adjustment
(Unit powers up in the last
mode selected)
Bogey Counter
blank – power off
– power on, All-Bogeys®mode
– power on, Logic®mode
– power on, Advanced-Logic®mode
– one bogey
etc. – number of bogeys being tracked
Front Antenna, Radar and Laser
Needs unobstructed view ahead
Rear Antenna
Needs unobstructed
view behind
Rear Laser Sensor
Needs unobstructed view behind
Radar-strength Indicator
More LEDs glow as
radar gets stronger
Speaker
Modular Jack
What the Bogey Counter does for you
Every alert, until you’ve positively identified the source,
is an unknown, a bogey. But an alert may consist of more
than one bogey. There could be many. Let’s say you drive
by a burglar alarm on the way to work every day that
causes an alert. Then one day you pick up an additional
bogey. This new bogey could be radar hiding under cover
of the burglar alarm, picking off the unwary. You must
assume each alert is radar until you’ve identified the bogey.
For more information see pages 5-6.
Computer Modes: A new way to interpret alarms
In the All-Bogeys® ( ) mode, all bogeys will be reported
as soon as they are detected. Use your judgment to decide
whether or not they are threats.
In the Logic®( ) and Advanced-Logic®( ) modes, you are
deferring to the internal computer which will use its own
logic to screen bogeys before reporting them to you.
In Logic, X-band bogeys the computer judges to be
non-threatening will be reported at the “muted” volume. If
they become threatening, the audio warning will upgrade
to the “initial” volume before you are within radar range.
In Advanced-Logic, X-band bogeys that the computer has
reason to believe aren’t radar will not be reported at all.
One exception: To be failsafe, the computer will always
pass extremely strong signals along for your judgment.
This mode is particularly useful in metro areas.
The computer is smart: It never operates the receiving
circuits at less than maximum sensitivity and it knows that
Instant-on is a greater threat than ordinary radar. So it will
always warn you immediately at the “initial” volume when
those radars are detected, no matter what mode you’ve
selected.
To change modes, press and hold the Control Knob for one
second.
What the Bogey Lock tone means
Valentine One is designed to track multiple threats. During
an alert, when Valentine One locks on to an additional
bogey, it notifies you with the Bogey Lock tone (“Dee-
Deet”). This sound will never be heard at any other time,
not even during the power-on ritual. Whenever you hear
this sound, it means that another bogey has been detected
and is being tracked. The bogey counter shows the number
of bogeys being tracked at that time.
12 1413
Band Identification
Note: In the case of multiple
bogeys on different bands, a
blinking LED will indicate the
strongest threat.

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.
Concealing the Power Cord
For a neater installation, you may wish to route the power
wire out of sight. Some knowledge of automotive electrical
systems and of interior-trim removal is necessary to do it
yourself. If you have doubts, see a mechanic or car-stereo
installer.
Making your own Power Cord
Valentine One uses standard RJ-11 (modular) telephone
connectors. You can use any telephone cable (the one that
runs from the wall jack to the phone) for a power cord.
Complete cables are available in many lengths at electrical
or building-supply stores.
You can also make your own power cord using bulk phone
cable cut to whatever length you choose. To attach the
RJ-11 connectors, you will need a special attaching tool.
Bulk phone cables, loose connectors, and the attaching tool
are available in most electrical or building-supply stores.
NOTE: The sequence of wires must be reversed from one
end to the other.
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.
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 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.
16 17 15
Windshield mount goes on from front.
Install near center of windshield.
Unit slides in mount to adjust angle.
Press bar to loosen suction cups.
Visor mount slides on from front.
Pinch connector around power wire.
Connector plugs into red wire.
Install near center of windshield.

Concealed Display
The Concealed Display Kit (optional) makes Valentine One
less noticeable to others outside your car. It allows you to
operate Valentine One with its lights blacked out, yet have a
fully operational display module down low in the car where
it’s not visible outside.
Concealed Display Module
▼
Lighter Adapter 
Mounting plate 
INSTALLATION: Using Lighter Adapter
1. Slide Lighter Adapter (V1 symbol must be “up”) into
cavity on back of Concealed Display Module.
2. Connect V1 ACC on Lighter Adapter to Concealed
Display with 3-inch cord.
3. Adjust angle on Lighter Adapter, then insert Lighter
Adapter into lighter socket.
4. Run the power cord from the Jack on the
Lighter Adapter to Valentine One.
5. To operate, adjust Control Knob and Control Lever on
Valentine One to your desired settings.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use Direct-wire Power
Adapter with Lighter Adapter.
Changing the Fuse
Engage a screwdriver in slitted metal tip of lighter adapter,
press in, and turn counter-clockwise until metal tip can be
removed. Fuse is under metal tip. Use a 1 amp. 5mm x 20
mm fuse.
INSTALLATION: Using Mounting Plate
1. Slide Mounting Plate into cavity on back of Concealed
Display Module.
2. If using Dual Lock®, adhere one square of Dual Lock®
to the recess on the back of the Mounting Plate. Adhere
mating Dual Lock®square to desired mounting location.
3. If using the Direct-wire Power Adapter, follow
instructions on page 16.
4. Run a power cord from the V1 ACC jack on the Lighter
Adapter, or the Accessory jack on the Direct-wire
Power Adapter, to the Concealed Display Module.
5. Run a power cord from jack on the Lighter
Adapter, or the Main Unit jack on the Direct-wire
Power Adapter, to Valentine One.
6. To operate, adjust Control Knob and Control Lever on
Valentine One to your desired settings.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use Lighter Adapter with
Direct-wire Power Adapter.
You Can Make Your Own Power Cord
Mute Button Radar Locator
Bogey Counter Band Indicators
Modular Jack Radar-strength Indicator
Dimensions: 1.0-in. H x 2.5-in. W x 1.2-in. D
18 19
Valentine One
Power Cord 3-in.
Concealed Display
Lighter Adapter
Power Cord
Valentine One
Power Cord
Direct-wire
Power Adapter
Power Cord
Concealed Display
Ground
(Black)
+12VDC
(Red)
Mounting plate slides into place.
Lighter Adapter slides into place.
V1 ACC:
Plug cord to Concealed
Display or Remote
Audio Adapter here.
Plug power
cord to V1 here.
See instructions on page 17.

20 21
Install according to one of the following diagrams:
Valentine One
Remote Audio Adapter
Lighter Adapter
Valentine One
Valentine One
Direct-wire
Power Adapter Remote Audio Adapter
Power Out Power In
Concealed Display
Direct-wire
Power AdapterRemote Audio Adapter Concealed Display
Valentine One Remote Audio Adapter Lighter Adapter
On/Volume
Off
Muted Volume
Power In Power Out
Control Knob Control Lever
Headphone Jack Speaker
Power In Jack (RJ-11) Power Out Jack (RJ-11) Additional Speaker Jack
• Remote Audio Adapter controls main unit power.
• NOTE: Remote Audio Adapter does NOT control
power to the main unit.
• NOTE: Remote Audio Adapter does NOT control
power to the main unit; but it will turn
the Concealed Display off and on.
• Remote Audio Adapter controls main unit power.
Remote Audio Adapter
This module adapts Valentine One for the following
installations:
• Provides remote control of on/off, volume, muted
volume, muting, and computer mode.
• Provides remote speaker.
• Provides headphone mini jack 3.5mm (1/8”).
• Provides micro jack 2.5mm (3/32”) for additional
remote speaker.
Dimensions: 0.87-in. H x 2.45-in. W x 2.00-in. D

22 23
Laser Warning
How To Mount
Follow mounting instructions on pages 16-17. Laser Warning
requires more care in mounting. Remember that laser is infra-
red light, and the light path to Valentine One could be blocked
by certain materials that are transparent to radar. Consider:
1. Important: position Valentine One so that it’s level and
pointed straight ahead.
2. Avoid locations blocked by wipers or windshield
stickers. Make sure glass is clean.
3. Some windshields have a dark tint band across the top.
Avoid mounting behind that band.
How To Recognize A Laser Encounter
On laser contact, your warning will be:
1. European-siren warning sound.
2. When Ahead-arrow lights, laser is ahead. When the
Behind-arrow lights, laser is behind.
3. Bogey counter displays three horizontal bars.
4. Strength-indicator bar graph shows full strength.
5. LED indicates laser.
NOTE: The same visual warnings will be seen on the
optional Concealed Display.
What you should know about laser
How Traffic Laser Works
To measure speed, traffic laser sends out a beam of pulsed
infrared light. The beam is tightly focused: at a range of
1000 feet, it’s only about four feet wide.
Infrared is invisible to the naked eye — the operator can’t
see it and neither can you. But it is light and it behaves
accordingly. It travels in straight lines. And it’s easily
reflected.
Traffic laser works as a rangefinder. It sends a pulse, then
waits for the reflection from the target car. From the time
needed for the pulse to go out and back, and from the speed
of light, it calculates distances to the car. These pulses are
sent frequently, up to 500 times a second. The changing
distance to the target over time is speed.
Laser can’t see over hills or through opaque objects. The
laser beam must hit your car directly, line-of-sight from the
laser gun, to measure speed. Under ideal conditions, it can
read speed in less than one second.
The pencil beam means that, in operation, laser is very
different from radar. Radar cannot single out one vehicle in
a pack, so the speed reading is usually attributed to the
leader. The narrow laser beam reads only the vehicle it
strikes.
How Laser Detectors Work
A laser detector is an electronic sensor calibrated for the
infrared wavelength used by traffic laser. It is extremely
sensitive. And it responds in as little as .006 seconds.
It should be mounted inside the car with the sensor facing
through the glass toward the laser. When the beam, or
scatter from the beam, strikes the detector, it warns
instantly.
Indicates laser ahead
Indicates laser behind

Finding laser
How It Operates
Laser’s narrow beam imposes significant limits on its use. It
must be deliberately and carefully aimed. The operator
can’t be moving. He must have a clear shot, preferably not
through glass.
So laser traps are always ambushes. The operator lies in
wait. As with radar, he can’t read speed from the side. He
must have oncoming and departing traffic. Look for a
cruiser angled to the road, or broadside. Watch overpasses
and entrance ramps. He will likely rest the laser gun on a
partially-down side window to steady his aim. He will pick
off traffic as it comes. Or goes.
Our breakthrough Compound Parabolic Concentrator
enables Valentine One to achieve both wide-angle
coverage and unmatched sensitivity. Even so, the over-hills
and around-curves warning you expect from a radar
detector is not possible with laser. A laser warning requires
immediate response.
Details To Remember About Laser
1. There is no moving laser.
2. All laser encounters are like Instant-on radar; virtually
no advanced warning.
3. Laser alarms are rare with the Valentine One, so be
prepared to respond.
Laser False Alarms
1. Red neon, from stores and occasionally from brake
lights of other cars immediately ahead, can imitate the
characteristics of speed laser. Solution: Move away
from source.
2. The electrical systems of some cars generate
electromagnetic interferences, triggering laser alerts.
How to test: Try V1 in a different car.
Possible solution: Try relocating detector within the
interfering car; also, your dealer may have a factory fix.
24 25
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Seems dead, no display No power. 1. Check power-cord connections.
or audio. Check fuse inside Lighter Adapter.
2. Check contact of Adapter in
lighter socket.
3. Make sure power is available at
lighter socket. Does the lighter
get hot? If not, check fuse in car
lighter circuit.
4. Try another power cord.
5. Check fuse. See pages 16 & 19.
6. Make sure the power cord to
Valentine One is plugged into the
jack of the Lighter Adapter.
Sounds the power-on Bad power 1. Make sure Lighter Adapter has good
audio when you go connection. electrical contact.
over a bump.
2. Check condition of power cord.
3. Car wiring to lighter socket may be
faulty (common in rental cars).
Alerts when you use Electrical 1. See your mechanic.
vehicle accessories problem in
or turn signals or your car.
brakes, etc.
Weak or no radar Possible 1. Make sure front and rear antennas
detection. installation are unobstructed.
problem.
2. Make sure unit is approximately level.
3. See page 26.
Weak detection in Possible 1. Make sure your windshield is not
front but good behind. installation covered with a metallic film.
problem. Windshield de-icers such as Ford’s
InstaClear®block radar. So do
some sun-blocking films.
Numerous false alerts. Other super- 1. Do not operate Valentine One in
heterodyne radar close proximity to other detectors.
detectors mounted
in same vehicle.

26 27
Doubts . . . Maybe it’s not
working right
You bought Valentine One because you wanted the best
radar protection. When you’re really concerned about
having the best, doubts come easily . . . “Is it really working
right?” . . . “It didn’t give much warning that time. Is it dying
on me?”
Such doubts are not easily resolved by a few paragraphs in
a manual. Still, radar behaves according to laws of physics.
So does Valentine One. There are reasons for everything
that happens. Please consider the following possibilities.
1. If you didn’t get a radar alert from a radar car, was the
radar turned on? Remember that Instant-on doesn’t
send out a detectable beam until it’s triggered.
2. There are strong radars and weak ones. If you received
a weak alert, could it have been a kind of radar that
you’re not used to?
3. The radar antenna can be pointed any direction inside
the radar car. It doesn’t have to point toward the front.
Are you sure it was pointed at you? If it’s pointed away,
its strength as you approach is much less.
4. Traffic, particularly trucks, between you and the radar
can block the beam. Were you blocked?
5. The radar beam travels in a straight line. Was there a
hill or building in the way?
6. Rain, moisture, or dust in the air can shorten radar
range. Could this be the reason for the weak alert?
Valentine One was designed to provide you with security.
We don’t want you to have doubts. If you still feel that your
unit is not operating properly, call us at 1-800-331-3030.
You can discuss your doubts with a technical expert who’ll
help you decide if your unit should be sent in for service.
Service
If your Valentine One needs repair:
Before sending your Valentine One back to us for service,
please check TROUBLESHOOTING on page 25.
If it’s completely dead, make sure it’s connected to a
reliable power source. Try another car.
If it still fails to function, follow these instructions to obtain
factory service.
Where to ship:
Return your Valentine One, both power cords and lighter
adapter (don’t send the mounts) to:
Valentine Research
Customer Service
10280 Alliance Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
How to ship:
Ship your unit prepaid and insured, in its original packaging
or something equally protective. You are responsible for
your Valentine One until it is in our hands, so insist on a
proof-of-delivery receipt.
Along with your Valentine One, please enclose the
following:
a) your name, billing address (for credit cards) and shipping
address;
b) description of the problem;
c) your daytime telephone number; and
d) if your Valentine One is out of warranty (older than one
year), send $45 or a credit card number with expiration
date to cover cost of diagnosis and repair.
Your Valentine One will be repaired as soon as possible.
For units that have been abused or modified, a repair cost
will be calculated based on parts and labor required. You
will be contacted if the repair cost exceeds the $45 basic
charge.
Note: We will not repair any Valentine One that has an
unreadable serial number.
Prices subject to change without notice.

28
Limited Warranty
Valentine Research, Inc. warrants the Valentine One Radar
Locator™against all defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of one year from the date of the original
purchase, subject to the following terms and conditions.
This warranty is limited to the original owner, and is Non-
Transferable.
This warranty does not apply if the serial number or housing
of the product has been removed, or if the product has been
subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, or
modification.
To obtain warranty service, the product must be returned,
insured and shipping prepaid, to Valentine Research, Inc.,
at the address below, in its original packaging or a suitable
equivalent, along with a written description of the problem.
Valentine Research, Inc.’s responsibility under this warranty
is limited to repair or replacement of the product or refund
of its purchase price, at the sole discretion of Valentine
Research, Inc.
Valentine Research, Inc. disclaims all other warranties,
expressed or implied, including warranties of merchant-
ability and fitness for any particular purposes whatsoever,
and no other remedy shall be available, including without
limitation, incidental or consequential damages. In no event
shall Valentine Research, Inc.’s liability exceed the
purchase price of the product in question.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages of how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific rights. You may have other
legal rights which vary from state to state.
Valentine Research, Inc. wants you to be satisfied with its
products. Should you have any difficulties with the
operation or performance of your Valentine One Radar
Locator, please contact:
Valentine Research
Customer Service
10280 Alliance Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
1-800-331-3030

A Few Things to Remember
1. Valentine One is defined as a radio by the FCC. It
receives only. It’s a passive device that in no way inter-
feres with the communications or business of others.
2. The Federal Communication Act of 1934 guarantees
the right to receive radio transmissions of all types on
all frequencies. Traffic radar is not privileged commu-
nication: in fact, it’s not communication of any sort
because no information is conveyed to another party.
It is surveillance by radio waves, and that is not
protected by any laws.
3. Some states and municipalities have laws prohibiting
the use, or the possession, or both, of radar detectors.
Please check local regulations before using your
Valentine One.
4. Leaving your Valentine One in plain sight in an
unattended car is asking for a break-in.
We appreciate your confidence in Valentine Research.
Please drive safely.
For Your Records
Serial No.
Purchase Date
Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents:
Other U.S. patents pending
Hereby, Valentine Research, Inc., declares that this radar
detector is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Refer to http://www.valentine1.com/standards for the
Document of Conformity.
This device complies 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.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or
TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
©2003
6175324
5917441
5900832
5856801
5852417
5300932
5250951
5206651
5164729
5151701
5146226
5125110
5116248
5083129
5068663
5020754
4994775
4973925
4878061
4631542
D338841

10280 Alliance Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
513-984-8900
1-800-331-3030
www.valentine1.com