Just purchased a V1. I read through the manual cover to cover and didn't see anything about a dim or dark mode. Is this possible? The display is very bright, especially at night. I'd like to tone it down if possible.
Thanks.
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Just purchased a V1. I read through the manual cover to cover and didn't see anything about a dim or dark mode. Is this possible? The display is very bright, especially at night. I'd like to tone it down if possible.
Thanks.
it is automatic, it does tone down a lot at night.Quote:
Originally Posted by mckeand13
I found the V1's display, even after it had automatically dimmed, to be too bright for my tastes in twilight and especially at night.
its perfect for me
same here..Quote:
Originally Posted by hockey005
You can make it totally black with a resistor.
I also don't know what happened to it, but someone used to make a chip you could install across the 7 segment display that would be off, and then when it alerted it would turn on.
a piece if Scotch 'magic mending tape' over the display will diffuse the light, a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by mckeand13
the foggy looking stuff, not the glossy cello tape
I've use this technique to temporarily dim many a glaring pilot light/power indicator
Not sure why everyone are going with resistors and tape, but why don't you get the concealed display and that way, it will be concealed all the time, you don't have to mess around with tape and you don't void your warranty by opening up the unit and soldering a resister in there.
My .002 cents.
:dito: The auto dimming works pretty good, but if it's still too bright I suggest the CD if your concern is people behind you seeing you have a RD.Quote:
Originally Posted by th3 factory freak
I wondered that when I first read this. The CD should solve your problem. I don't like to much light in my cab at night but have no problem with the V1 CD. Escort on the other hand is way to bright at night.
yeah I remember that smart cord from escort.Quote:
Originally Posted by fire65
That blue LED was murder at night..
I guess I never noticed the brightness of the V1 because I always had CDs installed, and they are pretty dim at night.
I just don't care for bright lights at night.
I did notice last night that the V1 display did dim down right after powerup when it was dark.
Anybody know where the sensor is located? I would hope not in the front panel as it would get bright from tail lights again. :rolleyes:
You might change your mind if a LEO is behind you with CO.Quote:
Originally Posted by mckeand13
I had that happen to me, he may have seen the unit but it was all blacked out. He kept zapping me while I was going the PSL.
I just laughed my ass off.