User manual BELTRONICS VECTOR 965

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Beltronics 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800-341-2288 Canada 800-268-3994 www. beltronics. com ©2004 Beltronics Designed and Manufactured In Canada Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice. Model: V965 DIGITAL RADAR · LASER · SAFETY DETECTOR Congratulations The Bel V965 is the most advanced radar, laser and safety detector ever designed by Beltronics. The Bel V965 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection, varactor-tuned (VTO) microwave receiver, digital signal processing (DSP) for superior range and reduced false alarms, our patented Mute and AutoMute, audible and visual band alerts, and all the performance you'd expect from Beltronics. In addition, the Bel V965 introduces the follow revolutionary features: · Varactor-tuned receiver provides long-range protection against all radar threats · New easy-to-use Programming lets you customize up to 6 features · New AutoScan mode intelligently reduces unwanted false alarms, plus Highway and City settings · Ultra-bright text-display provides easy to read information from any angle · Detects and decodes Safety Warning System messages If you've used a radar detector before, a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5, and the Programming information on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the new features. [. . . ] The V965 will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to normal operation. 12 Overview of Programming Press the REVIEW button to go from one category to the next PILOT (Power-on indication) VOICE Pilot HWY Pilot H Voice ON Voice OFF PwrOn STD PwrOn FST aMute ON aMute OFF City STD City LoX City NoX Bands DFT Bands MOD Press the CHANGE button to change your setting within a category * Full word: Highway or AutoScan or City Letter: H or A or C * Voice alerts on Voice alerts off * Standard power-on sequence Fast power-on sequence * AutoMute on AutoMute off * Standard City mode sensitivity Low X band sensitivity in City Mode No X band sensitivity in City Mode * Factory default settings Factory default settings modified Turn bands "ON" or "OFF" by pressing the VOLUME/MUTE button POP ON or OFF (default is off) SWS ON or OFF (default is off) 13 How to use Programming 1 To enter Program Mode, press and hold both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds. (You can either tap the button to change from item to item, or hold the button to scroll through the items). (You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting, or hold the button to scroll through all the options). 4 To leave the Program Mode, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button, or press the PWR button. (The unit will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to normal operation). POWER-ON SEQUENCE AUTOMUTE CITY MODE SENSITIVITY BANDS * Factory Default Settings To reset V965 to its original factory settings, press and hold the "CITY" and "BRT" buttons while turning the power on. V965's display will provide a "Reset" message, accompanied by an audible alert, acknowledging the reset. Details of Programming Pilot (Power-on indication) Note: When you are using the Dark mode, the display will only show HD, AD, or CD, (Highway-Dark, AutoScan-Dark, or CityDark). Pilot HWY (Full description) In this setting, V965 will display "Highway, " "City, " or "AutoScan" as its power-on indication. (factory default) Pilot H (Letter) In this setting, V965 will display "H" for Highway, "C" for City, and "A" for AutoScan. Voice Voice On (Voice announcements on) In this setting, all radar, laser, and SWS messages (if programmed) will be announced using a digital voice. Voice Off (Voice announcements off) In this setting, only the distinct audio tone will be heard when a radar, Laser, or SWS message is detected. AutoMute aMute ON (AutoMute on) In this setting, V965's audio alerts will initially be at the volume you set, but after a few seconds, V965 will automatically reduce the volume level, to keep you informed, but not annoyed. (factory default) aMuteOFF (AutoMute off) With AutoMute off, V965's audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter. City Mode Sensitivity City STD (Standard) In this setting, when you put V965 in the City mode, X-band sensitivity is significantly reduced, to reduce annoyance from X-band intrusion alarms and motion sensors. (factory default) City LoX (Low X band sensitivity) In this setting, when you put V965 in the City mode, X-band sensitivity is reduced more than the standard setting. This will reduce X-band alarms from other sources even further, but also significantly reduces range to X-band traffic radar. City NoX (No X-band sensitivity) In this setting, when you put V965 in the City mode, V965 will not respond to any X-band signals. WARNING: Only choose this setting if you are absolutely certain that there are no X-band traffic radar units where you drive. X-band sensitivity is not affected when used in "AutoScan" or "Highway" modes. Power-on Sequence PwrOnSTD (Standard) In this setting, each time you turn on V965, it will display "BEL V965, " "Laser, " "Kaband, " "K-band, " "X-band, " "Safety, " followed by a brief X-band alert. (factory default) If any bands have been changed from the factory default settings, a double X-band tone and corresponding message (i. e. "SWS ON"), will alert you that one or more bands have been changed. PwrOnFST (Fast power-on) In this setting, V965 will provide a single X-band tone. If any bands have been changed from the factory default settings, a double X-band tone and corresponding message (i. e. "SWS ON"), will alert you that one or more bands have been changed. 14 15 Details of Programming Bands BandsDFT In this setting, all North American radar and laser frequencies are monitored. This is the factory setting and it is recommended that you use your V965 in this mode. BandsMOD In this setting, V965 will warn you with an audible alert, and associated text message stating which band has changed from the original factory setting (i. e. [. . . ] · VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder) a stopwatch method of speed detection, may be in use. · Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area. Problem V965 will not turn on. Solution · Check that the power is ON. · It is normal for V965 to feel warm. V965 feels very warm. Explanation of Displays AD HD CD No display Sensitivity control is in AutoScan mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9) Sensitivity control is in Highway mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9) Sensitivity control is in City mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9) V965 is in the Dark mode (page 9) One of the many programming messages (pages 12-16) One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 22-23) V965 has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but the signal isn't yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message (page 22-23) V965 is running a self-calibration test V965 has failed the calibration test. Contact Beltronics for repair V965 did not alert when a police car was in view. V965 did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle. [. . . ]