GT-7 Owner`s Manual
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1. Be he Pl as s De te pare AUN AU Ni tt heh i hi Ny WANNI KAA ti N gt gt gt Live life in the passing lane GPS accelerated accuracy blocks false alarms Designed in the USA Beltronics USA Inc 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 866 468 0322 om Cc a i e om oa om aiim be ojja ja be gae pe a re psa e co T3 co _ a5 p mama gt lt Liu Beltronics com 2015 Beltronics USA Inc Beltronics GT 7 Escort Live Defender AFR TrueLock SmartShield SoecDisplay AutoSensitivity and ExpertMeter are trademarks of Beltronics USA Inc Powerful Digital Signal Processor Instantly clear voice alerts Convenient magnetic mount system Manufactured in Canada Features specifications and prices subject to change without notice FCC NOTE Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment Owner s Manual FCC ID QK4G7M5 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 Congratulations Take the freedom of the road back with the supercharged Beltronics GT 7 equipped with GPS techn2. X band K band and X band It shows each signal along with a bar graph of its strength ExpertMeter can help you spot a change in your normal driving environment e g a traffic radar unit being operated in an area where there are normally other signals present f9 45 9 45 Basic In this mode Basic messages replace actual bands and signal strengths or frequencies Caution is used when an alert is received while you are traveling below your current Cruise Alert setting or posted speed limit for current location when connected to ESCORT Live Slow Down is displayed when an alert is received while you are traveling above the current Cruise Alert setting or posted speed limit for current location when connected to ESCORT Live Slow Down NOTE GT 7 s selectable bands feature allows you to customize which bands are monitored For details on modifying your band detection see the Programming section For details on the various radar laser bands and how they work see the Understanding Your Detector section Programming How To Use Programming To access Programming press and hold both the MRK and SEN buttons GT 7 will display Program indicating it is in program mode Once the unit is in Programming mode the MRK button is used to review the preference categories and the VOLUME AND buttons are used to change the individual settings within the selected option To exit Programming simp
3. CD PERFORMANCE Table of Contents Getting Started Controls amp Features e GI 7 Detector SmartCord AutoPower Volume Mute AutoMute SmartMute User Mode Advanced Novice Display Color Display Brightness Speed Display Radar Sensitivity Highway Auto Auto No X TrueLock Locking Out False Alerts AutoLock Marking Locations Over Speed Alert Alert Tones Standard Mild e Voice Alerts e Signal Strength Meter Standard Tech Threat Programming e How to use Programming e Overview of Programming e Notes for Programming e Clearing the Database e Restoring Factory Settings e ESCORT Live Understanding Your Detector e Interpreting Alerts e How Radar Works e How Pop Works e How Laser Works e How TSR Works e How Red Light Cameras Work e How Speed Cameras Work e How GPS Works Troubleshooting Software Updates Service Parts amp Accessories Warranty 10 11 10 10 11 10 10 10 10 12 14 14 14 14 15 16 16 17 17 Getting Started What s Included e Radar laser detector unit e StickyCup windshield mount e SmartCord power adapter e Quick Reference Guide e Travel case Mounting Tips e Center on windshield between driver and passenger e Ensure clear view of road ahead and sky above e Avoid windshield wipers and heavily tinted areas To Mount In Your Vehicle 1 Remove backing from StickyCup mount 2 Firmly press StickyCup onto windshield and flip locking clamp t
4. TEESE TEESE TEE EEHE ESET SEE TEES EET EOTETEEEEET EL SEHTE REESE TEESE EEEESEHEEEEEHEE EEE Mild Standard Beltronics alert tones Mild doorbell chime alert tones POOP HEROES CEH EE EESE ESOS ETE EHE TE EOEE TEE OETH EE HEHOELEEEEH TE EOEE TEE EEE ELSES EEE SOT SEE T ESHEETS OEE SEH EEETE SHOOT TEESE TO EES TETEET EE SESSEEEEESE TOES TEESE TEESE TESEEHE TEESE ETEES EET EEOETETOEEE EE EEETE TEESE OE SEEHEEEEEE EEL EEE EEE E NEE POPS OHSS OOH ESEEEHOEOEESEE HOE ESOTESOHH OES OESOEESEOE OE EOOE SEES HOES ETOH EES OSSOEE SESE ESOS SOEESESHEE SHOES EO SEOS ES ESOT ES ESOS TOE HSO TES OSEOEESESO EE SEOS ET ESOOE OE SOSHSSOSEOE OT ESOT EE ESSHTOEOSOTE SOSH EE OSES EESEOSOT ESOS E ES OSES TOES EEEEESOE SEEDED POCO HOEHEEEESHEEEEHOE EE OSOOHESEOHEE HOES E ET EHESEESEOEEESOOH EE SOOEE SHEE EEH OTTO OSES EE SESH STEHT HSEHEEEESHOEE OSS EESOOE ES OSHEEH SESE ETOH TOSSES OS OOHEEHTEHEE SESE ESOS SEHTESSOOEESOOHEE HOES EESHEEE EOE EETOSHEEHEEEEEEESEEE EEE POPPE HERES OT EEES EL EEEEEESEEEEHEEEOE TE EEEH OEE SEH OEE SEE OES ETEEHEEESEHE EE ESET EE EETEE ESET HOLE EH EE EOEH SE ETET SE EEEE OES ETEEHOEEOEHESEEESEEEEEOEEEEEEE HOES TEESE EEEEE TOTES EL ETOE ES ESSEHELEOESELEEES EL EEEEE REESE E LESSEE OEE EEE EES ESSE ELEN Ee AutoPower 1 Hour 2 Hours 4 Hours 8 Hour Power turns on or off depending on your vehicle s ignition type constant power or switched Powers off automatically after 1 hour Powers off automatically after 2 hours Powers off automaticall
5. or approximately 1 584 ft e Other 500 ft when traveling below 55 mph 1 000 ft when traveling above 55 mph To mark a location press the MRK button The display will read Mark Press MRK again to bring up a menu of markers to choose from Press VOLUME or to scroll through the markers then press MRK to select the marker you wish to use at this location The display will read Marked NOTE When a location is marked the first time you must travel at least 1 mile away from that location to receive an alert when you return to the area To unmark a location touch the MRK button when you are receiving a marked location alert The display will read Unmark Touch the MRK button again to confirm The display will read Unmarked To customize the types of markers you want to be able to set and receive see the Settings amp Preferences section Over Speed Alert With GT 7 you can set the Over Speed Alert to notify you when you are traveling over a specified speed factory default is 70 mph see Programming for details When you travel above the speed threshold you have set the background display for your current speed will turn red to alert you that you have exceeded the specified speed 70 76 Ka OSP Standard Alert Tones Standard GT 7 s factory default for alert tones is the Beltronics Standard mode in which GT 7 uses a Geiger counter type sound to indicate the signal strength and type of rad
6. other express warranty Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose that may be applicable to the Product is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you BELTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE MISUSE OR MOUNTING OF THE PRODUCT Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Beltronics is not responsible for products lost in shipment between the owner and our service center Other legal rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State
7. warning system only experience will teach you what to expect from your detector and how to interpret what it tells you The specific type of radar being used the type of transmission continuous or instant on and the location of the radar source affect the alerts you receive Alert Detector begins to sound slowly rate of alert increases until it becomes a solid tone The signal meter ramps accordingly Detector emits short alerts for a few seconds then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again Detector suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received Detector sends a brief laser alert Detector receives weak signals Signals may be a little stronger as you pass large roadside objects Signals increase in frequency Detector alerts slowly for a while then abruptly jumps to a strong alert Detector alerts intermittently Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly Detector alerts intermittently rate and strength of signal increases with each alert Detector gives an X band alert intermittently CAUTION Overconfidence in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous Likewise if an alert ina commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on a different band than usual speed radar may be set up nearby The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding your detector s warning system for radar and laser alerts Explanation You are approachin
8. EEO LOSES EEOED Advanced Novice Access and customize all Settings and Preferences Access and customize units and display color all other Settings are set to factory defaults NOTE Switch back to Advance mode to view all Preferences Scan Bar Full Word Scanning Bar with Full Word Full Word AutoScan Auto NoX or Highway Displays current speed Displays battery voltage PCOS OOS HOES EES EESOE EOE SOSH ES EHH EHOEHOE ETOH ESHEETS OHESESSES EO SEOTH OSES EOOSOO EES EOHE ES OEEOEHSEHSEE ESET EOS EOE SSOOEE SOTHO EH SOHO E ETOH OEH OSES ES OOHEEHSEEEE SESE ES OTEEHTE SESH ES ESHEETS ESOEEEEHSEEOSEETEOSEEH EE HEEEEEEESEEEE EES Off 20 160 mph 20 mph PCC SO HOSE ETOH T EE EEO EEEEHE ESO HTO EEE OHE SESH EEOC OTOH OE EOOEE SETHE ESO ETO ETOH SEH E SETHE TOOTS OTTO HOES SHEET C OTOH OE EOOEE SETHE OCHS OE SOOTHE OSES ET TOET ETE OHOET ESHEETS CESOETOEEEO EE SEOHEEEOESO ETE HOES EE SEHTE ETOH SEOEEE SETHE CHSEEEEOEEOEES ENO Off 20 160 mph 70 mph Meter Mode Standard Tech Threat Basic Single band with bar graph of signal strength Single band with numeric frequency Multiple bands with bar graph of signal strengths Simple messages replace bands Caution if traveling below cruise alert limit Slow Down if traveling above cruise alert limit POCO SCE HEESE EEE EE SEEO EES E EHTS EEHE TESOL EEO EHTEEHEHE ETE EOE ETE EOE ETE ESEH EE SEES EET OES EEE EEHETETOEE TOO SEHS EE EEHEE SOTO ETEEHO ETS OEEHEESEEOEETOES ET EESOE
9. EHEEHSESEE SESH EE ESSEHTESEDOSTES OSHS HOES EE SOOT ESET ESEEHEE HEHE EE SESE EEE Press SEN to go from one marker category to the next Press VOLUME or to change your setting within a category POPP O SESE EHEC EEE E SEES EE SEEHE ESE EHE OT EOEETEESEHT EET OOEEOESS OSE ESE ETOH EEH EE OEHS EEO OESE ET EEHO TES OSE TEESE ET OE EOOEE SETHE ESE ESE ETO OEEHT ESSEC ETOH HEE EEEOEOESHOE TEESE T OSTEO E SOHO TOOEHE ETE HEE OE ESOS EES EOT ET ESEOESEDSEHET EEO ESTES ESOEEEENDE Other Redlight Red amp Speed Speed Cam Speed Trap Air Patrol On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off Other location Red light camera Red light amp soeed camera Speed camera Speed trap Known aircraft patroled areas NOTE User cannot mark an Air Patrol location POCO EE OOOEESEEHOEEE ETHOS OOOO ESOHH EES OSSO EOS EOE TEETH HE SETHE ES OOHES SOSH OE ESET ES SO OSSO TES OOOTESOEEOTEOSSHSE SETHE SETS ET ES OSSHESOSHOEOEESOEESSHESEESOHH OES OOSOTSOSEHEE SETHE SOOT SETEOSOOEESOEHOE OSES EESSOTEE ESOS EE SESE SHEESH ESE ESOE ESOS Clear Locations Default Setting Marked Lockouts Defender Format Clear all user Marked locations Press SEN button to confirm Clear all lockouts Press SEN button to confirm Clear all DEFENDER data Press SEN button to confirm Clear DEFENDER database all markers and all lockouts Press SEN button to confirm Understanding Your Detector Interpreting Alerts Although GT 7 has a comprehensive
10. Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on Detector is in AutoMute mode See AutoMute in the Settings amp Preferences section for details A loose power connection can cause GT 7 to be briefly disconnected and will retrigger the power on sequence Check all connections Press and hold the SEN and BRT buttons while powering on the detector A Restored message will display acknowledging the reset Check that vehicle ignition is on Check all connections It is normal for the device to feel warm GT 7 is in Dark mode Press the BRT button to adjust the brightness Software Updates GT 7 s red light and speed camera database is easily updated using our exclusive detector software tools found on our web site Firmware or the operating software for the detector can also be updated using these tools In order to have access to these updates you must register your GT 7 at www Beltronics com Once registered you will receive email notifications that updates are now available for your database or firmware To handle your software and DEFENDER updates you need to connect your GT 7 toa computer first You can connect GT 7 to a computer via USB USB Mini B cable To update your software follow these simple steps 1 Connect the mini USB end of the USB data cable to GT 7 2 Plug the standard USB connector end of the cable into your computer 3 Log on to www escortradar com download 4 Follow the instruc
11. X band in your area TrueLock Locking Out False Alerts GT 7 is equipped with a TrueLock GPS Filter to lock out and store in its memory false alerts To lock out a false alert X band K band or laser only press the MUTE button on the detector or the SmartCord three times during an alert Pressing the first time will silence the audio Pressing a second time will generate a prompt on the display that will read Lockout Press a third time to confirm you want to lock this signal out by location and frequency A Stored message will be displayed Once a signal has been stored GT 7 will reject the Signal the next time you approach this area and will display the locked out alert 70 45 Ka OSP Locked out alert To unlock a signal that has already been stored simply press and hold the detector or SmartCord MUTE button while receiving the locked out alert The display will read Unlock Press the detector or SmartCord MUTE button again to unlock it from memory The display will then read Unlocked to confirm your action For details on how to turn the GPS Filter off refer to the Programming section NOTE When the GPS Filter is set to OFF you do not have access to GT 7 s other GPS enabled features e g DEFENDER Database alerts marking locations etc AutoLock The AutoLock feature analyzes over time the source of radar signals by location and frequency This allows GT 7 to determine if a signal i
12. aphs are date and time stamped which enables the system to calculate average speed between the two locations Fixed speed cameras can also be set up to monitor one to four lanes of traffic in the same direction To achieve this a sensor is installed in each lane and a wide angle camera lens is used to photograph the vehicle that is speeding How GPS Works Developed by the U S military the global positioning system GPS is made up of 24 orbiting satellites There are at least four satellites visible at any given time every day A GPS receiver is designed to locate and receive data from four of these satellites These data include the distance to your location from each of the satellites Once the distance from each satellite is known the receiver can calculate and pinpoint your exact location Problem Detector beeps briefly at the same location every day but no radar source is in sight Detector did not alert when a police car was in view Detector s audible alerts become softer after the first few alerts The power on sequence reoccurs while you are driving You wish to restore the factory default settings The device will not turn on The display feels warm The display is blank Explanation Solution An X band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route VASCAR Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder a stopwatch method of speed detection may be in use
13. ar signal being encountered When you encounter radar a distinct audible alert will sound and will increase as the signal gets stronger This allows you to judge the distance from the signal source without taking your eyes off of the road Each band has a distinct tone for easy identification X band beep tone K band brap tone Ka band double brap tone Laser solid brap tone Pop solid brap tone Mild If you prefer you can change your alert tone settings to Mild mode which offers softer simpler alert tones that are less obtrusive to the driving experience X band K band Ka band and Pop Doorbell chime Low signal strength Double chime High signal strength Triple chime If alert remains in area more than 15 seconds Single chime as a reminder Laser Solid brap tone Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak GT 7 alerts you to all laser signals with a full laser alert See the Programming section for details on switching your alert tones Cruise Alert The Cruise Alert feature allows you to modify your alert tones when traveling below a specified speed factory default is 20 mph see Programming for details For all alerts received while traveling below the specified speed GT 7 will sound a simple double beep alert Voice Alerts GT 7 provides digital voice announcements for alerts and selection feedback If you prefer you can turn off the voice feature See the Programming
14. duct to us What you must do to maintain this warranty Show original proof of purchase or receipt from an authorized Beltronics dealer Warranty exclusions This warranty does not apply to your product under any of the following conditions 1 The serial number has been removed or modified 2 Your product has been subjected to misuse or damage including water damage physical abuse and or improper installation 3 Your product has been modified in any way 4 Your receipt or proof of purchase is from a non authorized dealer or internet auction site including E bay U bid or other non authorized resellers 5 You are not the original purchaser of the Product from an authorized dealer or did not receive it as a gift from the original purchaser of the Product from an authorized dealer To obtain service 1 Contact Beltronics 1 800 341 2288 to obtain a Return Authorization Number 2 Properly pack your Product and include your name complete return address written description of the problem with your Product daytime telephone number and a copy of the original proof of purchase or receipt 3 Label the outside of the package clearly with your Return Authorization Number Ship the Product pre paid insured for your protection to Beltronics USA Inc 5442 West Chester Rd West Chester OH 45069 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY The obligations set forth above are Beltronics sole obligations and your exclusive remedy Beltronics makes no
15. esult even the briefest laser alert should be taken seriously There are limitations to laser however Laser is much more sensitive to weather conditions than radar and a laser gun s range will be decreased by anything affecting visibility such as rain fog or smoke A laser gun cannot operate through glass and it must be stationary to get an accurate reading Because laser must have a clear line of sight and is subject to cosine error an inaccuracy that increases as the angle between the gun and the vehicle increases police typically use laser equipment parallel to the road or from an overpass Laser can be used day or night How TSR Works GT 7 includes a new boost in anti falsing software to eliminate excessive alerts from erroneous X and K band sources such as traffic flow monitoring systems These systems which are becoming more widely used in several countries generate K band signals to measure the flow of traffic on a given road Unfortunately most detectors see this as a real threat and will alert you to it unnecessarily Our new proprietary software TSR intelligently sorts ranks and rejects these types of false alarms automatically The result is ultimate protection without excessive false alarms SR Troubleshooting Understanding Your Detector How Red Light Cameras Work Red light cameras use three basic things a camera a device to trigger the camera and a computer An intersection may have more
16. etector Notes For Programming For descriptions of features and functions available when connected to SmartCord Live with ESCORT Live visit EscortInc com and download the SmartCord Live user manual for your iOS or Android OS smartphone Also visit Beltronics com for the GT 7 Owner s Manual To view serial number and software revision press MRK and MUTE while powering on detector Clearing The Database At some point you may wish to clear some of the data in GT 7 s database This may include any of the following DEFENDER Database data marked locations or locked out locations For details on how to clear see the Programming section Restoring Factory Settings To restore GT 7 to its original factory Settings press and hold SEN and BRT while turning the power on A Restored message will display acknowledging the reset ESCORT Live GT 7 is fully compatible with the new SmartCord Live and ESCORT Live smartphone application For comprehensive ESCORT information on these options and all of ESCORT Live s features and functions visit escortradar com gt 0o00 MP Press MRK to go from one category to the next Press VOLUME or to change your setting within a category POPPE OEE HOES HEHE EOEEEE ETH EEOH EE TEEHETEOESE TE SOOE TE EHOE TEETH ETEOOE TT OEEE EO EETE SETHE EHTEEEEH OT TOEEESEEEETOSESOTT HOSES TESS OO EES OEEE EE EEHOTETOEE TEETH ETETSOSE ES OSESTO SESE ESESESTSESOOEEEOEH ET ESESOTESEOOTHFETESEHESEEEESEEE
17. g a continuous radar source aimed in your direction An instant on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your view An instant on radar or laser source is being used nearby This kind of alert requires immediate attention Laser is being used in the area Because laser is inherently difficult to detect any laser alert may indicate a source very close by A moving patrol car with continuous radar is overtaking you from behind Because these signals are reflected reflections are increased by large objects they may or may not eventually melt into a solid point even when the patrol car is directly behind you You are approaching a radar unit concealed bya hill or an obstructed curve A patrol car is traveling in front of you witha radar source aimed forward Because signals are sometimes reflected off of large objects and sometimes not the alerts may seem inconsistent A patrol car is approaching from the other direction sampling traffic with instant on radar Such alerts should be taken seriously You are driving through an area populated with radar motion sensors e g door openers or burglar alarms Since these transmitters are usually contained inside buildings or aimed toward or away from you they are typically not as strong or lasting as a real radar encounter How Radar Works Traffic radar which consists of microwaves travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as cars t
18. ght Lights blue when receiving power Modular Connector Plugs into detector jack Lighter Adapter Connects to lighter accessory socket Controls amp Features AutoPower This feature automatically turns off GT 7 after a set period of time to save unnecessary drain on your battery This is especially useful if your vehicle has a constant power ignition See the Settings amp Preferences section for details on how to customize the AutoPower feature NOTE When AutoPower is ON the display will go dark after the vehicle has been sitting still for 30 minutes to save screen life The screen will turn back on automatically once your vehicle reaches a speed of 10 mph Volume To adjust GT 7 to your preferred audio level for alerts simply press and hold VOLUME or The audio will increase decrease while it is depressed Once you reach the desired audio level simply release the button GT 7 will retain this setting in its memory even if the system is turned off Mute The MUTE button allows you to silence the audio during an alert Simply press the button during the alert Once the radar encounter has passed the mute will disengage and the audio will return to your pre set level You can also silence an alert by pressing the SmartCord MUTE button AutoMute Your GT 7 also includes the patented AutoMute feature Once GT 7 alerts you to a radar encounter at your selected volume level it automatically reduces the vol
19. han will a true radar encounter As you become familiar with the sources of these pseudo alarms in your daily driving they will serve as confirmation that the device s radar detection abilities are fully _ sf operational How POP Works POP works by transmitting an extremely short burst within the allocated band to identify soeeding vehicles in traffic Once the target is identified or popped the gun is then turned to its normal operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history required by law NOTE According to radar gun manufacturers tickets should not be issued in pop mode How Laser Works Laser speed detection is actually light detection and ranging LIDAR Laser guns project a beam of invisible infrared light The signal is a series of very short infrared light energy pulses that move ina straight line reflecting off your car and returning to the gun Laser uses these light pulses to measure the distance to a vehicle Speed is then calculated by measuring how quickly these pulses are reflected given the known speed of light Laser is a newer technology whose use is not as widespread as conventional radar therefore you may not encounter it on a daily basis And unlike radar detection laser is not prone to false alarms Because laser transmits a much narrower beam than does radar it is much more accurate in its ability to distinguish between targets and is also more difficult to detect As a r
20. ker then MRK again to confirm Press twice while receiving marker alert to unmark Mute Press to mute an alert press three times to lock out a false alert press twice while receiving a locked out alert to unlock BRT Press to adjust display brightness Min Med Max Auto Dark SEN Press to adjust detector sensitivity Highway AutoScan Auto Nox Volume Press and hold or to adjust volume Display Showing current speed Display OverSpeed alert setting that can be adjusted in Programming Speed limit data will show here when connected to ESCORT Live SmartCord The SmartCord is a special power cord that has a power on indicator a bright alert light that warns of radar or laser and a convenient MUTE button right on the plug It s perfect for any car where reaching the detector s MUTE button on the windshield is a stretch For discreet night driving put GT 7 Max in Dark mode and use the SmartCord for your visual alerts Other drivers won t know you have a detector For descriptions of features and functions available when connected to SmartCord Live with ESCORT Live visit escortinc com and download the SmartCord Live user manual for your iOS or Android OS smartphone Using SmartCord e Mute Button Press to mute an alert press three times to lock out a false alert press twice while receiving a locked out alert to unlock e Alert Light Blinks orange when receiving an alert e Power Li
21. ly wait a few seconds without pressing a button The unit will display Completed and return to normal operation Example Here s how you would turn the AutoMute feature off 1 Enter Programmilng by pressing and holding both the MRK and SEN buttons GT 7 will display Program 2 Press the MRK button to scroll through the categories to AutoMute 3 Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on GT 7 will show AutoMute as ON 4 Press the VOLUME or button to change from ON to OFF 5 To complete this change simply wait a few seconds without pressing a button The unit will display Complete to confirm your selection NOTE You can only access and customize the AutoMute feature while in the Advanced user mode See Overview of Programming below for details on how to switch user modes Overview Of Programming Press and hold the MRK and SEN buttons to access Programming To exit Programming simply wait a few seconds without pressing a button The unit will display Completed to confirm your selections NOTE AutoPower works only with constant power ignitions NOTE When AutoPower is ON the display will go dark after the vehicle has been sitting still for 30 minutes to save screen life The screen will turn back on automatically once your vehicle reaches a speed of 10 mph To view your device s serial number and software version press and hold the MRK and MUTE buttons while powering on the d
22. o secure 3 Slide the detector onto the mounting bracket until it s fully engaged The magnet inside holds the detector in place 4 To adjust view loosen thumb wheel and adjust angle of mounting bracket Tighten thumb wheel to secure 5 To remove detector gently pull the detector off the mounting bracket 6 To remove mount from windshield release locking clamp and pull tab on top of StickyCup StickyCup Care Instructions To clean your StickyCup simply rinse under warm water gently wipe off any debris and allow to air dry Nin immi Release Tab StickyCup Locking Clamp Thumb Wheel For Angle Adjustment Mounting Bracket Using GT 7 1 Plug small end of SmartCord into modular jack on GT 7 and large end of SmartCord into your car s lighter accessory socket 2 GT 7 should power on automatically If not press the device s power button 5 NOTE You can easily access and customize all of your Settings and Preferences by pressing and holding the MRK and SEN buttons See Programming for details Earphone Jack Connects to optional 3 5 mm stereo earphone Modular Jack Connects to SmartCord for powering your device Mini USB Jack Connects to your computer via USB A mini B cable for downloading software updates Controls amp Features Power Press to turn GI 7 on or off 85 49 Ka MRK To mark a location for future alerts press MRK twice then VOL or to select the type of mar
23. ology accuracy to eliminate false alerts You ve just purchased the first and only radar laser detector to offer High Definition HD performance and accuracy the all new Beltronics GT 7 Now you can take ticket protection to the max and protect your wallet too K GT features a 27 49 a new multi color OLED display Brilliant graphics es 39 2 49 Thee 39 49 if 500 F illuminate intuitive icons that identity the type of threat at 99 5 49 O aro gt 750 FT a glance HIGH DEFINITION RADAR GT 7 Features GT 7 s HD Performance accurately identifies real threats sooner than any other detector providing more advanced warning when you need it GT 7 s new multicolor OLED display features brilliant graphics and intuitive icons that help you identify threats at a glance GT 7 s GPS location based intelligence automatically locks out false alerts and allows you to mark locations for future reference GT 7 gives you access to DEFENDER Database which warns you of verified speed traps speed cameras and red light cameras 19 DEFENDER ESCORT Plus it s compatible with ESCORT Live the award winning ticket protection network that warns you of upcoming alerts received and reported by other users in the area and gives you access to local speed limit data for over speed alerts requires optional SmartCord Live and app subscription Compatible with ESCORT
24. rucks and even guardrails and overpasses Radar works by directing its microwave beam down the road As your vehicle travels into range the microwave beam bounces off your car and the radar antenna looks for the reflections Using the Doppler principle the radar equipment then calculates your speed by comparing the frequency of the reflection of your car to the original frequency of the beam sent out Traffic radar has limitations the most significant of these being that it typically can monitor only one target at a time If there is more than one vehicle within range it is up to the radar operator to decide which target is producing the strongest reflection Since the strength of the reflection is affected by both the size of the vehicle and its proximity to the antenna it is difficult for the radar operator to determine if the signal is from a sports car nearby ora semi truck several hundred feet away Radar range also depends on the power of the radar equipment itself The strength of the radar unit s beam diminishes with distance The farther the radar has to travel the less energy it has for speed detection Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X and K band radar your detector will occasionally receive non police radar signals Since these X band transmitters are usually contained inside of a building or aimed toward the ground they will generally produce much weaker readings t
25. s a real threat or a false one If it determines that the signal is an automatic door opener motion sensor etc it automatically locks out this source at this particular location A Stored message will appear on the display when a signal has been automatically locked out If you prefer you can turn the AutoLock feature off See the Programming section for details NOTE AutoLock typically needs to encounter the exact frequency in the same location approximately three times to lock it out Since some door openers are turned on and off routinely some variations may occur When AutoLock is on GT 7 will also unlearn signals to protect you from locking out real threats If a particular signal is no longer present at a location that was previously locked out GT 7 will unlock that signal Marking Locations The MRK button allows you to mark a specific location and label it for future reference Once marked GT 7 will provide an alert when you reach this area again Red light camera 70 45 1 500r Red light amp speed camera Speed camera 70 45 43 500 r Speed trap 9 45 500 Other Controls amp Features GT 7 gives an advanced warning of upcoming markers at the following distances e Red light cameras 250 ft or 10 seconds e Red light amp soeed cameras 250 ft or 10 seconds e Speed cameras 500 ft when traveling below 55 mph 1 000 ft when traveling above 55 mph e Speed traps 0 3 mi
26. section for details Signal Strength Meter GT 7 offers four different settings for displaying alerts 70 45 Ka OSP Standard The Standard option provides information on a single radar signal When GT 7 detects radar it displays the band of the radar X K or Ka and a bar graph of the signal s strength When laser is detected the display will simply read Laser If there are multiple signals present GT 7 will determine which one is the most important threat to display 70 45 Ka 34 700 Ghz OSP Tech The Tech option is an advanced display for experienced detector users In this mode it will display the actual numeric radar frequency being received Even long time detector users will require some time to get familiar with this new level of information about detected signals To use GT 7 in Tech meter mode you must select it in Programming Ka K X 9 45 Threat The Threat option is also designed for the advanced detector user In this mode GT 7 simultaneously tracks up to four radar signals Ka band X band K band and X band and shows each signal along with a bar graph of its strength Threat meter mode can help you spot a change in your normal driving environment e g a traffic radar unit being operated in an area where there are normally other signals present To use GT 7 in Threat meter mode you must select it in Programming ExpertMeter simultaneously tracks up to four radar signals Ka band
27. than one camera to monitor traffic from multiple directions The trigger is typically a series of wires buried just beneath the surface of the road These wires are separated by a pre set distance to create a magnetic field or induction loop Once a vehicle is in the intersection the loop or circuit becomes closed and alerts the computer to take a picture In some states tickets are issued to the car s owner no matter who s actually driving In this case the red light camera only needs to photograph the vehicle s rear license plate In other states the actual driver is responsible for paying the ticket In this case the system needs a second camera in front of the car to get a shot of the driver s face How Speed Cameras Work There are several types of fixed position speed cameras used including radar laser induction loop and photo based Radar and laser based cameras are typically mounted near the road and transmit a short range signal across the lanes monitored Since this signal is transmitted across the road instead of down the road like with many handheld systems detecting them in time is critical Another technology used is an induction loop system This type of system utilizes wires buried just beneath the surface of the road to trigger a computer that calculates speed between the two points Photo based systems take two sets of pictures of all passing vehicles between two separate fixed locations Both sets of photogr
28. tions online Service To obtain service contact Beltronics 800 341 2288 to obtain a Return Authorization Number Properly pack your product and include your name complete return address written description of the problem with your product daytime telephone number and a copy of the original purchase receipt Label the outside of the package clearly with your Return Authorization Number Ship the product prepaid insured for your protection to Beltronics USA Inc Customer Service Department Return Authorization Number 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 Parts amp Accessories The following accessories and replacement parts are available for GT 7 e Coiled SmartCord e DirectWire SmartCord e SmartCord Live SmartCord Live DirectWire SHIFTER ZR4 Laser Shifting System e Replacement detector cases Visit Beltronics com for selection and pricing Beltronics One Year Limited Warranty What this warranty covers Beltronics USA Inc Beltronics warrants your Product against all defects in materials and workmanship For how long One 1 year from the date of original purchase from an authorized Beltronics dealer What we will do If a breach of warranty occurs Beltronics at its discretion will either repair or replace your Product free of charge What we will not do Beltronics will not pay shipping charges that you incur for sending your Pro
29. ume more than 50 This keeps you informed without the annoyance of a continuous full volume alert If you prefer you can turn the AutoMute feature off See the Programming section for details SmartMute If AutoMute has already reduced the volume for one alert and a higher priority band is detected GT 7 will sound an alert at your set volume for the second band before adjusting the volume back down to the AutoMute level User Mode GT 7 offers two unique user modes Advanced In this mode you can access and customize all of GT 7 s settings and preferences Novice In this mode you can access and customize units English or metric and display color only All other preferences are set to the factory defaults To view all settings and preferences you must switch back to Advanced mode Display Color Your detector screen can be displayed with copper blue green or red accents to match the dashboard lighting of various vehicles See the Programming section for details on how to change the display color Copper 70 45 Ka OSP Blue 70 45 Ka OSP Green 70 45 Ka OSP Red 70 45 Ka OSP Display Brightness GT 7 s display brightness is automatically adjusted to suit ambient lighting conditions in your car The light sensor is located inside the controller so the display may dim momentarily when you access the buttons If you prefer you can press the BRT button to set a fixed brightness level Auto A
30. utomatically adjusts brightness factory setting Dark Dark mode Minimum Minimum brightness Medium Medium brightness Maximum Maximum brightness NOTE If you select Dark mode the display will not provide any indication that it is on Therefore only audible alerts will notify you of detected signals Speed Display GT 7 displays your current speed just to the right of the Over Speed Alert setting or posted speed limit for your current location if connected to ESCORT Live If you prefer you can turn off the speed display feature see Programming section for details If speed display is OFF GT 7 will simply display your battery voltage in this location me 45 Ka OSP Speed display ON Current speed 70 13 8 Ka oNjaa Le Speed display OFF Battery voltage Radar Sensitivity The SEN button allows you to select your preferred radar sensitivity Highway Auto or Auto No X In general Beltronics recommends Auto for everyday driving Highway In this setting GT 7 will detect all radar signals on all bands at maximum range Auto In this setting GT 7 will continuously analyze all incoming signals and intelligently adjust the sensitivity circuits providing long range warning with minimal false alarms Auto No X Auto No X works the same as Auto mode however X band is completely turned off WARNING Do not use GT 7 in Auto No X unless you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar guns using
31. y after 4 hours Powers off automatically after 8 hours NOTE If AutoPower is on the display screen goes blank after 30 minutes to save screen life Display screen will turn on automatically after you reach 10 MPH POCO OH SLES HTC EEE ELSES EE TEESE ETEEHE TES OEE SEE OEETEEHEHEE TEESE ETE ETEETE ESET EES EES EET EESE EO EEHE TOSSES EE SEETEEEEO ESE ESET TOETO ETE OTETE ESOS EE OEET ETE ESOE TEESE TE ESET E SESH ES ETSEETEETEETEEHETET ESET EE SEHHEEEESEE LESSEE ESOS SELES EEE EEO Default Modified Default Settings for North America Customize the bands you want to monitor POCO O SOS OEE HEH EEEESEEETE EE EEEOE HE TOTEETEOETETESEHT OE EOOSEEETET HET EOE HEH OSEE TO EESET ESET HETEOHESEOEE ET OSEET HS EEET TEESE EEOOH HE SESTETEEETOT ESET EETESE SETHE HETESEOTT ESSE THESE TEES OHEETESEEESEEEEHESEOT EE EEESEEESOEEE TEESE OEESEBEE EOE Press SEN to go from one band category to the next Press VOLUME or to change your setting within a category X Band K Band Ka Band Ka POP Laser TSR On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off Automatically rejects traffic flow sensors monitoring false alarms On Off Modified Other Red Light Camera Red and Speed Camera and Speed Trap Customize the types of locations you want to mark for future reference POCO HEE HHHHEEEEEOEEEESOEEOEEOOEESEHH EES OSHOEEEEHE EE OSOSEEOSOOE EE SOOEESOSEHEHOSHEE ESOS OEE ETOH ES OSEOEHSSHOEE SETHE HOSE OHESSTOEESOSEOEE OSHS EE OSHS ESOS ES O
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