Radar detector Beltronics STiR Plus International with
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1. 5 TloexitSettings sim without pressing any button rk press the PWR button C The STIR Plus will display f amp accompanied by a voice announcement 12 B Factory Default Settings To reset STiR Plus to its original factory settings press and hold the VOL and SENS buttons while turning the bene on message by arfaudib acknoWled the reset KaSW is off 33 392 33 704 Ls each Ka segment can be turned on or off Hort Press the VOL button Press the BRT CHG button to go from one category i to change your setting to the next within a category PILOT HilY Full word Highway AutoScn etc Power on indication Letter H A C Cnx Vehicle voltage Vehicle speed GPS On GPS GFS UH GFS OFF GPS Off AUTOLOCK AutoLock On AutoLock Off SPEED CHECK Speed Check On Speed Check Off METER if Bar graph Meter Threat Display Tech Display AUTOMUTE AutoMute On AutoMute Off UNITS Mia Units English IE T Units Metric Voice Alerts On Voice Alerts Off Factory Default Settings E rdataultisolf Factory Default Settings Modified default is off default is off default is off default is off Turn bands ON or OFF by default is off E pressing the MUTE button F defaultis ON default is ON default is ON default is OFF Cabal is s OFF E or OFF F default is RECV ep enn is ON OFF default is OF2. REDLIGHT and other OTHER To mark a location simply press the MRE button The display will show MARK accompanied by a voice message Press the MRK button again and the labels appear starting with SPDTRAP If this is not the label you want to use simply press the MUTE button to scroll through the other options Once you reached the label you want simply press the MRK button once more to confirm The word MARKED will appear on the display accompanied by a voice prompt confirming you have marked and labeled this location Once marked the STiR Plus will provide an alert before you reach this area the next time NOTE You must drive out of tbe marked area before tbe mark location alert will work lIHTepHeT Mara3MuH aBTO3Byka M aBrTOTOBapoB BuHaBTO The warning distance for each label is Speed Trap 3 miles or approximately 1 584 feet Speed Camera 500 when traveling below 55mph or 1000 above 55mph Average Speed Cameras 500 when traveling below 55mph or 1000 above 55mph Red Light Camera 250 feet Other 500 when traveling below 55mph or 1000 above 55mph NOTE GPS must be on in Settings Known Crossover Speed Trap Example of a Mark Location labeled Other em Safety Camera Your STiR Plus comes pre loaded with safety camera locations in its memory To turn these on or off see the Markers section in
3. e How to use Settings e Example of Settings Overview of Settings e Details of Settings Technical Details e Specifications Interpreting Alerts e How Radar Works e How TSR Works e How POP Works e How Laser Works e How TotalShield Works e How GPS Works e How TrueLock Works e How AutoLock Works e How Safety Radar Works Service e Troubleshooting e Service e Warranty Registration 12 16 12 12 13 14 16 17 25 17 18 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 26 33 26 27 28 29 31 32 Quick Reference Guide 5 Power Button Press and hold to manually turn the STiR Plus on or off If installed properly the system will turn on or off automatically with the ignition Sensitivity Button SENS The SENS button selects the STiR Plus s sensitivity The choices are Highway full sensitivity AutoScan based on the speed of the vehicle City reduced X and K band sensitivity and City No X same as City but without X band In general we recommend AutoScan Page 7 Volume Button VOL Press and hold the VOL button on the controller to adjust the alert volume level The audio will ramp up to increase down to decrease accompanied by a bar graph on the display To change the direction of the audio ramping down instead of up or vice versa simply release the VOL button quickly press and hold it again to change its direction NOTE Your preferred audio level will be stored in memory even
4. Settings accompanied by a voice announcement 2 Thenhold the VOL button down The STiR Plus will scroll d the cute oresy starting with rupt Filet GPS i3 AutoLock ai cuzk SpeedCheck Meter fi ie then AutoMute 14 te 3 Release the VOL button when the STiR Plus shows the AutoMute item Since the factory setting is Mu to be on STIR Plus will display ai OM accompanied by a voice announcement If you accidentally don t release the button in time and the STiR Plus goes to the next category hold the VOL button down again and scroll through the categories again until aMute is displayed Ru the BRT atom to ues from ii m DIM to af to GEE 5 Tocomplete this change simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button or press ner A Kauton The STiR Plus will display t accompanied bya voice announcement and return to its normal operation Settings Details Quick Reference Press the VOL button to go from one category tothenext PILOT Power on indication GPS AUTOLOCK SPEED CHECK METER AUTOMUTE UNITS VOICE When KaSW is off rach Ka segment can be turned on or off SANDS kal 33 392 33 704 UhorliFF default is off 33 704 33 896 H or liF F default is off 33 886 34 198 H or OEF default is off 34 184 34 592 H ort default is off 34 592 34 808 H ort default is off 34 806 35 166 H ort default is off 34 143 35 383 H or DEF default
5. confirmation that your STiR Plus s radar detection abilities are fully operational How TSR Works Your radar detector includes a new optional boost in anti falsing software to eliminate excessive alerts from erroneous X and K band sources One example of this is traffic flow monitoring systems These systems which are becoming more widely used in several countries generate fos K band signals to measure the K M O traffic on a given road Unfortunate O detectors see this as a real thre ill alert you to it unnecessaril e proprietary software T gently sorts ranks and rejects this alarm automatically The result is ultimate protection without excessive false alarms The TSR software is set up as an option and can be activated through the Programming section We suggest you turn TSR on if you are experiencing extreme false alerts in your area If not your detector is ready to start protecting you right out of the box If you have any questions about this new feature please give us a call or visit our website for more details How POP Works POP mode is a relatively new feature for radar gun manufacturers It works by transmitting an extremely short burst within the allocated band to identify speeding vehicles in traffic Once the target is identi or POPPED the gun ormal operating ehicle tracking history NOFB According to the operator s ual from tbe radar gun ufacturer tickets s
6. duration of the encounter E iniits 3 units are in English in this serine all speed and distance related functions are displayed in English units factory default Linitz I units are in Metric In this SEU all speed and distance related functions are displayed in Metric units 15 Details of Settings vore Lec 1 Voice announcements on in ils SCIO all radar laser and SWS messages if programmed will be announced using a digital voice L z F Voice announcements off In this SEULS only the distinct audio tone will be heard when a radar Laser or SWS message is detected In this setting the factory default settings for radar and laser are monitored This is the factory setting and it is highly recommended that you use your STiR Plus in this mode In this setting STiR Plus will warn you with an audible alert and associated text message stating which band has changed from the original factory setting e g SWS ON This warning is displayed during the start up sequence WARNING Do not turn off any bands unless you are absolutely certain tbere are no traffic radar guns using tbat specific band in your area lViHTepHeT Mara3MH aBTO3ByKa M BTO TOPR eci UHABTO maren A is betting all fixed location reporting including safety cameras red light cameras and speed traps are reported In this setting only the Markers you ve selected will be reported Optional Laser Blockers Your STiR Plus
7. is compatible with our optional Laser Blocker system The system includes a total of 3 Laser Blockers 2 front 1 rear These transceivers will automatically receive and block incoming laser signals See Settings once these are connected x MOM ww ecifications Features and Specifications Operating Bands e X band 10 525 GHz x25 MHz e K band 24 150 GHz 100 MHz e Ka band 34 700 GHz 1300 MHz Laser 904nm 33nm Radar Receiver e Dual Horn Antenna Casting e Superheterodyne dual LNA s e Scanning Frequency Discriminator Digital Signal Processing DSP Laser Detection e Quantum Li Video Receiver Display e 280 LED eric e Bar h ech D toffiatic plus 4 levels of fixed ghtness including full Dark Power Requirement 12VDC Negative Ground reatDisplay or yT M Settings e Pilot e GPS e AutoLock e Speed Check e Meter e AutoMute e Unitsw Voice Alerts Bands e Markers Sensitivity Control Highway e AutoScan City and City NoX Additional Patented Technology e AutoLock e Mute AutoMute SmartMute e TotalShield Technology Interpreting Alerts Although the STiR Plus has a comprehensive warning system and this Manual is as complete as we can make it only experience will teach you what to expect from your STiR Plus and how to interpret what it tells you The specific type of radar being used the type of Alert The STiR Plus begins to sound slowly
8. locating red light and speed cameras Ability to download database updates using your PC and the Beltronics website Exclusive detector capability optional including X K SuperWide Ka and Safety Warning System messages If the detector feature is activated you ll enjoy these exclusive features TotalShield Technology makes the STiR Plus totally undetectable by any radar detector detector RDD Twin antenna design with dual LNA low noise amplifier receivers provide the best long range performance against all radar bands lHTepHeT Mara3MH aBTO3ByKa M aBTOTC in TEEI uick ne Exclusive AutoLock feature identifies each signal and automatically eliminates false alarms Easy to use Settings lets you customize up to 10 features All the performance you d expect from Beltronics The radar feature can also be deactivated at any time by simply pressing the VOL and SENS buttons for 5 five seconds To re activate simply use the detector tools again If you ve used a detector before a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5 and the Settings on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the new features If this is your first detector please read the manual in detail to get the most out of your STiR Plus s outstanding performance and innovative feagures Please drive safely N FCC Note Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s FCC granted authority to oper
9. pack 29 your product and include your name complete return address written descrip tion of the problem with your product daytime telephone number and a copy of the original purchase receipt 3 Label the outside of the package clearly with your Return Authorization number Ship the product pre paid insured for your protec tion to Beltronics Inc 5442 West Chester Rd West Chester OH 45069 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN YOU ARE ACQUIRING THE PRODUCT AS IS AND WHEREIS WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY Beltronics SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE CONCERNING THE MERCHANT ABILITY AND SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 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 The above limitations or exclusions shall be limited to the extent they violate the laws of any particular state Beltronics is not responsible for products lost in ship ment between the owner and our service center Other legal rights This Warranty gives you specific rights You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state
10. then the rate of alert increases until the alert becomes a solid tone The Signal Meter ramps accordingly The STiR Plus emits short alerts for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again The STiR Plus suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received AII segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit A brief laser alert The STiR Plus receives weak signals These signals may be alittle stronger as you pass large roadside objects The signals increase in frequency The STiR Plus alerts slowly for awhile and then abruptly jumps to a strong alert lVIHTepHeT Mara3uH aBTO3Byka M aBTOTOBapoB BUHaBTO transmission continuous or instant on and the location of the radar source affects the radar alerts you receive The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding the STiR Plus s warning system for radar laser and safety alerts Explanation You are approaching 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 source or laser source is being used nearby This kind of alert requires immediate attention Laser is being used in the area Because lase is inherently difficult to detect any las alert may indicate a source very cto A moving patrol car with co overtaking you from behi signals are reflected reflect increased by large obje
11. F default is off default is off default is off default is off MARKERS OFT Factory Default Settings One or more bands have been modified OFF default is ON Ho default is ON Ho default is ON Ho default is ON Ho default is ON 13 Details of Settings oe Ni iba indication pt r Full word In hiis serine the STiR Plus will display Highway AutoScn City or CityNox as its power on indication factory default i Letter In diss ME the STiR Plus will display H for Highway A for AutoScan C for City and Cnx for City NoX 4 Vehicle voltage In ibiss sening the STiR Plus will display H for Highway A for AutoScan C for City and Cnx for City NoX accompanied by the vehicle s voltage NOTE A high or low voltage warning is given any time tbe vebicle s voltage drops below 10 5 volts or goes above 16 5 volts Tbis feature is always on regardless of tbe Pilot setting Filot SFL i Vehicle speed ig this seta the STiR Plus will display H for Highway A for AutoScan C for City and Cnx for City Nox accompanied by the vehicle s voltage NOTE When you are using the Dark mode the display will not display anything Only the power on indication on the controller will illuminate VHTepHeT Mara3nH aBTO3Byka M ABTOTOBapoB BUHaBTO GPS receiver on In this Seas a
12. SEINS e L8 GIES User s Manual Radar detector Beltronics STIR Plus International with GPS module In the online store Winauto you also can buy car radar Beltronics STiR Plus International Delivery in Kyiv and throughout Ukraine with payment upon receipt winauto ua SSS rem NOTUM m I me a EL e gt m Sale Car Receivers Facia Plates Head Units Car TVs and Monitors Antennas Car Audio DVR GPS Navigation Trip Computers Car Alarm Systems Mechanical Locking Parking Systems Car Cameras Xenon and Lights Established Optics Tuning Car Heating and Cooling Sound Marine and Electronics Car Accessories Isolation Installation Components Batteries Power Oils and Fluids MEGA eus Aiea i E O e nao i inii BELTRONICS BELTRONICS ERFORMANCE RULES STEALTH INS TALLE D BELTRONICS 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 00 1 800 341 2288 www beltronics com 2011 BELTRONICS DIGITAL RADAR LASER Made in Canada Features specifications and prices subject to change without notice Model STi R Plus SAFETY DETECTOF Owner s Manual Congratulations Your new STiR Plus is the most advanced custom installed camera location system ever In addition your StiR Plus can be upgraded to a full radar and laser detector with a simple software update from our website The STiR Plus features e State of the art onboard Defender database for
13. Settings AutoLock Auto UnLock X and K bands only AutoLock constantly analyzes all incoming signals as you drive If the same signal is detected at the same location approximately 3 three times the STiR Plus will automatically lock it out as a false alarm Once t ignal has been locked out no alert iven at this location ifferent signal as been locked out and mory the STiR Plus will also m tically unlock a signal if it is not esent the next time you pass that ocation This reduces the chances of locking out a real threat Locking Out False Alarms To lock out a known false alarm X and K band radar and Laser simply press the Mute button on the controller 3 three times during the false alert NOTE It is important to visually look around to make certain no traffic radar is present before locking out a signal The first time you press the Mute button the audio will mute The second time the display will show Lockout accompanied by a voice prompt asking if you want to lockout this signal The third time you press the Mute button the location and frequency of that signal is stored in memory The display will show Stored to acknowledge the information has been captured Audible Alerts For Radar signals The STiR Plus uses a Geiger counter like sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal being encountered When you encounter radar a distinct audible alert will sound and
14. Settings 1 Toenter Settings press and hold both the VOL and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds anne unit will display the word accompanied by a voice muncun CRiet 2 Pressthe VOL button to review the current settings You can either tap the button to change from item to item or hold the button to scroll through the items 3 Pressthe BRT button to change any setting You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting or hold the button to scroll through all the options 4 Toexit Settings simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button or press the PUR Dutton C The unit will display C amp accompanied by a voice Sn Fan Sag VHTepHeT Mara3nH aBTO3ByKa M aB TOTEE BnHa erview of Settings An example Here is how you would turn the AutoMute feature off 1 EnterSettings by holding both the VOL and BRT buttons down for 2 conos The STIR Plus will display the word Fi accompanied by a voice announcement 2 Then hold the VOL RVW button down The STiR Plus e ied Mg ie me a ai o with a PS aLock SLR then a 3 Releasethe VOL RVW button when the STiR Plus shows the AutoMute item Since the factory setting fOr AMON ue is on the display will show 3 i Ifyou acie tally Oh ee the VOL RVW button in time and STiR Plus goes to the next category simply hold the VOL RVW button down again the STiR Plus will scroll through all of the categories 4 ib the AUS uon f from ajute OH to atte OFF
15. after tbe detector is turned off lVHTepHeT Mara3MuH aBTO3Byka M aBTOTOBapoB BUHaBTO Control Module Mute Button Mute Briefly press this button to silence the audio for a specific alert The audio will alert you to the next encounter Pages 6 7 AGO Mark Location Button MRK The MRK button allows you to mark a specific location and label it for future reference Once marked the STiR Plus will provide an alert before you reach this area again This can be extremely useful when there are known speed traps or safety cameras in a particular location Page 8 Display Brightness BRT The BRT button selects your preferred brightness level The factory default setting is Auto automatic which will rightness based on the vehicle See the MatrixDisplay Phe STiR Plus s alphanumeric display sists of 280 individual LEDs to provide an intuitive ultra bright display of signal strength and text messages The STiR Plus s display will show Highway Autoscan City or CityNoX as its power on indication If you prefer you can choose other power on indications Pages 12 15 During an alert the display will indicate the radar or laser band anda precise bar graph of signal strength Page 14 Note In the Dark Mode the display will not light during an alert Display Module GPS Signal Indicator The GPS icon indicates reception of GPS satellite signals and will rotate when a false alert is being r
16. ate the equipment OV erence There are 10 user selectable options so you can customize your STiR Plus for your own Settings The buttons labeled VOL and BRT are also used to enter Settings REVIEW your current settings and to CHANGE any settings The abbreviations PGM RVW and CHG are located on the lower part of the controller How to use EZ Settings 1 To enter Settings press and hold VOL and BRT buttons down for 2 A voice announces wea isplay the word WS 2 Then press the VOL button to review the current settings You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting or hold the button to scroll through all the options 3 Press the BRT button to change any setting You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting or hold the button down to scroll through all the options 4 Toleave Settings simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button or momentarily dida the PAR button The unit will display 7 lete accompanied by a voice gt announcement Factory Default Settings To reset the STiR Plus to its original factory settings press and hold the VOL and SENS buttons while turning the power on The STiR Plus s display will provide a zz t accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset An example Here is how you would turn STiR Plus s AutoMute feature off 1 EnterSettings by holding both the VOL and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds The STiR Plus will display
17. ated within range of your route You can manually lock this out using TrueLock or allow AutoLock to do it over time STiR Plus may be in AutoScn or City Nox mode Sensitivity control is in City No X band page 7 H Sensitivity control is in Highway mode page 14 VASCAR Visual Average Speed Computer And Recorder a stopwatch method of speed detection may be in use One of the many options in Settings pages 12 16 One of the many Safety Radar messages pages 24 25 e This is normal Full alerts are minimized when traveling below 20 mph STiR Plus has detected a Safety Radar Signal but the signal isn t yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message pages 24 25 STiR Plus is in AutoMute Mode See page 4 for details STiR Plus has failed to calibrate Contact your Dealer for repair Not able to receiver GPS signal Check GPS antenna connection Aloose power connection can cause STiR Plus to be briefly disconnected and will retrigger the power on fos sequence You can return all of the Settings to thei defaults by holding down the SENS an while you turn STiR Plus on e Check that the PWR button is ON e Check that vehicle ignition is ON e Check all connections 26 27 Service Service Procedure If Your STiR Plus ever needs service please follow tbese simple steps 1 Checkthe troubleshooting section of this manual It may have a solution to your problem 2 Contac
18. bould not be issued in POP mode How Laser Lidar Works Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR Light Detection and Ranging LIDAR guns project a beam of invisible infrared light The signal is a series of very short infrared light energy pulses which move in a straight line reflecting off your car and returning to the gun LIDAR 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 21 How Laser Works LIDAR or laser is a newer technology and is not as widespread as conventional radar therefore you may not encounter laser on a daily basis And unlike radar detection laser detection is not prone to false alarms Because LIDAR 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 result even tbe briefest laser alert sbould be taken seriously There are limitations to LIDAR equipment LIDAR is much more sensitive to weather conditions than RADAR and a LIDAR gun s range will be decreased by anything affecting visibility such as rain fog or smoke A LIDAR gun cannot operate through glass and it must be stationary in order to get an accurate reading Because LIDAR must have a clear line of sight and is subject to cosine error an inaccuracy which increases as the angle between the gun and the vehi
19. cle increases police typically use LIDAR equipment parallel to the road or from an overpass LIDAR can be used day or night How TotalShield Works How TotalShield Works Beltronics s TotalShield Technology keeps RF signals from radiating from the detector Unlike other radar and laser detectors which merely move their RF signals local oscillators to another frequency which will be detectable by future detector detectors this revolutionary design keeps you unseen by current radar detector detectors including VG 2 and Spectre This unique design will also keep you unseen from any future radar detector detectors as well Although the STiR Plus is a completely undetectable radar laser and safety detector driving techniques and reactions to alerts can still draw unwanted attention Here are a few examples 1 Hitting the brakes immediately when the STiR Plus provides an alert can broadcast use of a detector 2 Traveling at night with a glow from a radar detector s display visible from outside your vehicle can also draw unwanted attention The STiR Plus offers adjustable brightness including a full dark mode which will provide audio alerts but no visual indication 22 How GBS Works oo aBTO3ByKa M ABTOTOBRDOB BMH ABT ON orks SS E d How GPS Works The Global Positioning System GPS is made up of twenty four orbiting satellites and was developed by the U S military There are at least four satellites visibl
20. cts 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 by a hill or an obstructed curve Alert The STiR Plus alerts intermittently Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly The STiR Plus alerts intermittently Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert The STiR Plus gives an X band alert intermittently Explanation A patrol car is travelling in front of you with aradar 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 door openers burglar alarms etc 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 How Radar Works Traffic radar which consists of microwaves travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as cars trucks 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 U
21. e at any given time every day A GPS receiver is designed to locate and receive data from four of these satellites This data includes 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 How TrueLock Works TrueLock uses exact position and the actual frequency of a signal to eliminate it as a false alarm Once a signal is locked out a box is created approximately a 1 2 mile radius around that location to lock it out from all directions NOTE Thoroughly look around and make sure that no real radar is being used to monitor your speed before you manually lock out a signal Automatic door openers use more than one source so TrueLock will automatically out other X and K band imity of the first to identally lock out a real ally see the officer simply s ad hold the Mute button to unlock How AutoLock Works How AutoLock Works AutoLock uses TrueLock to lock out false alerts however signals are locked out automatically over time vs manually using the Mute button As you drive STiR Plus records location and frequency for each signal detected If that same signal by frequency is in the same location approximately three 3 times AutoLock will automatically lock it out as a false alarm A stored message will be displayed accompanied by a low level alert How Auto UnLock Works A
22. ejected oe a oo EE JS Controls and Features Power The STiR Plus is typically wired to a switched supply at the vehicle s fuse box This allows the detector to turn on off with the ignition If you prefer the power button can be used to manually turn the STiR Plus on or off Power On Indication Once your STiR Plus s is installed the system will turn on with the ignition Once the start up sequence is complete the display will show Highway AutoScn City or City NoX to indicate which sensitivity mode it is in If you prefer you can select alternate power on displays See the Settings section for details Volume Control Press and hold the VOL button on the controller to adjust the alert volume level The audio will ramp up and down accompanied by a bar graph on the display Once your desired level is reached simply release the button This audio level will be stored in memory even after the detector is turned off NOTE To change the direction of the audio ramping e g down instead of up simply release tbe VOL button quickly and press and bold again lHTepHeT Mara3uH aBTO3Byka M aBTOTOBapoB BUHaBTO Mute The MUTE button located in the center of the STiR Plus s controller has several functions 1 Mute the audio during a single alert To do this briefly press the MUTE button during the alert After that radar encounter has passed the Mute will disengage and the audio wi
23. is off 35 378 35 618 H or OEF default is off 35 595 35 835 H or DEF default is off 35 830 35 998 Gor DEF default is off MARKERS Factory Default Settings Press the BRT CHG button i Full word Highway AutoScn etc IG Bar graph Meter i Units English VIHrepHeT MaraavH aBTO3ByKa M LU TF fable of Contents Quick Reference Guide Controls and Features Power to change your setting within a category Power On Indication Letter H A C Cnx e Volume Control Vehicle voltage Vehicle spee e Mute AutoMute GPSOn GPS Off e Sensitivity AutoLock On AutoLock Off e Marking Locations Speed Check On Speed Check Off Safety Camera Data e AutoLock Aut OCk Threat Display Tech Display Lockima O Alarms AutoMute On AutoMute Off udibl ts eRnnouncements NN isplay Brightness fos e Signal Strength Meter Units Metric Voice Alerts On Voice Alerts Off Factory Default Settings Factory Default Settings Modified Turn bands ON or OFF by pressing the MUTE button e ThreatDisplay OFF default is ON default is ON default is ON default is ORE i icd is OFF EI ideale is default is on default is Orb T pun E dgugos T Factory Default Settings One or more bands have been changed default is ON default is ON default is ON default is ON default is ON 4 5 6 11 Ov WO O O WO N 10 10 11 Settings
24. ll GPS related features are on factory default E F GPS receiver off In hib Set all GPS features are off Auto ork aL AutoLock is on A this d the STiR Plus will constantly analyze all incoming radar signals and lock out false alarms automatically over time factory default f AutoLock is off in this Sete any false alerts will need to be locked out manually using the Mute button Pee ences zi Speed Check is on In dis seine your current vehicle speed is displayed then the meter you ve selected factory default Sh f Speed Check is off In this SERES speed alert is off stor nii i Standard meter fa this setting the meter displays the band of the signal received and a bar graph showing the ive signal strength factory defaul panos nd Meter athis s g the meter will Ault neously track multiple radar fals including relative signal strength n this UH the meter will display the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal received NOTE The Tech Display feature is explained in more detail on page 11 AUTOMUTE ali 4 AutoMute on In this seine the STiR Plus s audio alerts will initially be set to the volume you set but after a few seconds the STiR Plus will automatically reduce the volume level to keep you informed but not annoyed factory default shta MEE Iriure ott With A AutoMate off the STiR Plus s audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the
25. ll return to your preset level 2 Lockout false alarms using TrueLock To do this simply press the Mute button Q three consecutive times during the false alert The first time the audio will mute as stated above The second time the mute button is pressed the display will read Lockout To confirm and lockout that signal press the mute button a third time satellite icon on the display wilLrotat giving you a visual indication thait detecting that signal but no al I NOTE Visually scan tbe area to ensure no real tbreat exists before locking out any signals Once a signal has been locked out MA given 3 Unlock a signal To press do not hold the Mut the icon is rotating An Unlock message will be displayed Press the mute button again to confirm and unlock that signal e Mute Your STiR Plus has our patented AutoMute Wben optional Laser Blockers are connected 4 Disengage Laser Blockers To do this simply double tap the mute button during a laser alert once you ve adjusted your speed This will put the Laser Shifters into a receive only mode for approximately 1 one minute Once this time has passed the Shifters will automatically return to the shifting mode NOTE Blockers must be turned on in Settings See Settings section for details 5 Onceth icle is under 25 mph able the Shifters for of time Once the s 25 mph the Shifters will feature After the STiR Plus alerts you
26. occur faster as the signal gets stronger This allows you to judge the distance from the signal source without taking your eyes from the road X band beep K band brap Ka band double brap POP full double chirp Laser rapid fire beeping SWS double buzz At low speeds below 20 mph radar alerts will be reduced to a double tone based on the band received e g double brap for k band Controls and Features For Laser signals Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak the STiR Plus alerts you to these bands at full signal strength For POP signals Since POP signals are extremely fast K or Ka bursts and a possible threat no matter how weak the STiR Plus alerts you to these bands at full signal strength For Safety signals The STiR Plus will alert you to these signals with a double beep tone and a corresponding text message A complete listing of the text messages is on page 25 Marked Locations The STiR Plus will alert you to marked locations with a double beep tone and a corresponding text message A complete list of mark location labels are on page 8 Voice Alerts The STiR Plus provides digital voice announcements factory default for alerts feedback for button selections and Settings If you prefer you can turn off the voice feature in Settings See the Settings section for details lIHTepHeT Mara3uH aBTO3Byka M aBrTOTOBapoB BuHaBTO Display Brightness The STiR Plus
27. play Display simultaneously tracks multiple radar signals and their relative signal strength This can help pot a change in your normal dtivi ironment For example a traf eing operated in an re are normally other Tie ThreatDisplay Display is actually niature spectrum analyzer It Shows what band each signal is and its signal strength Above is the Threat Display if tbe STi R was detecting a strong Ka band a weak K band and a weak X band signal A few more examples will help you better see how the Threat Display works Here Threat Display shows a strong K band signal and a weak X band signal Here Threat Display shows a weak Ka band signal and a strong X band signal Tech Display The STiR Plus s Tech Display option is for the experienced detector user In this mode the STiR Plus will display the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received Tech Display shows one K band signal at 24 150 gigahertz Even long time detector users will require a significant amount of time to get familiar with this new level of information about detected signals How to use Settings There are 10 user selectable options you can customize on your STiR Plus The buttons labeled VOL and BRT on the controller are used to enter Settings Once you enter Settings the VOL button is used to REVIEW your current choices and BRT button is used to CHANGE settings See Pages 14 16 for more detail How to use
28. ree possible alerts e Safety Vehicle e Road Hazard Train Nearby The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages 60 currently allocated The SWS messages your STiR Plus can display are listed on the facing page NOTE Some of tbe safety messages bave been condensed so eacb message can be displayed on one Pedestrian Cr uw Ahead 55 or two screens on STiR Plus s eight Deer Mooze Cr ag 56 Hii f Child Ares 57 character display 0 AR OS 224 Elird Deaf Child Ares 32 Forfuture use i 64 24 25 Troubleshooting Problem STiR Plus beeps briefly at the same location every day but no radar source is in sight e STiR Plus does not seem sensitive to radar or laser STiR Plus did not alert when a police car was in view STiR Plus only beeped twice during a radar encounter e STiR Plus audible alerts are less loud after the first few alerts STiR Plus s power on sequence reoccurs while you are driving Your 14 year old son has changed all of your Settings e STiR Plus will not turn on VHTepHeT Mara3nH aBTO3Byka M ABTOTOBapoB BuHaBTO Solution Explanation of Displays There is a problem with the front receiver it could be an unplugged connection damaged wiring or a problem within the front receiver itself STiR Plus will continue to display this message and will not operate until the problem has been repaired An X or K band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is loc
29. s display brightness is automatically adjusted by a sensor located behind the display lens factory default If you prefer you can select one of the following fixed levels of brightness including Minimum Medium Maximum or Full Dark by pressing the BRT button located on the controller Signal Strength Meter The STiR Plus s standard bar graph meter only displays information on a single radar signal If there are multiple signals present the STiR Plus s internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar graph meter When the STiR Plus detects radar it displays the band X K Ka and a precise bar graph of the signal strength When the STiR Plus detects a laser signal the display will show LASER When it detects a POP signal the display will show POP fos XN NOTE If you are operat STiR Plus in the Dark mode display will not displa when a signalis detected ever the back light on the Mut tton located on the controller will flash to give you a visual alert ThreatDisplay Your STiR Plus s ThreatDisplay option is an advanced display for experienced detector users Please use the STiR Plus for a few weeks to get familiar with its other features before using this meter type To use the ThreatDisplay instead of the standard bar graph signal strength meter you must select ThreatDisplay in the STiR Plus s Settings See pages 12 15 The STiR Plus s ThreatDis
30. sing 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 or a 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 20 T HeT Mara3aMH ABTO3BYKa VU aBTOTOB OB 7 BTO How feR Works ow P P Works Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X and K band radar your STiR Plus 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 than will a true radar encounter As you become familiar with the sources of these pseudo alarms in your daily driving they will serve as
31. t your installing dealer They will evaluate your unit and arrange repairs if necessary 28 MaraaaH aBTO3BYKa Nn aBTOTOBQDOB BuHaBTo arranty Register online www beltronics com Beltronics One Year Limited Warranty What this warranty covers Beltronics warrants your Product against all defects in materials and workmanship For how long One 1 year from the date of the original purchase What we will do Beltronics at our 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 product to us What you mustdo to maintain this warranty SMO iginal proof of purchase from an aho fres Beltronics dealer Warranty Sions Warranty does not apply t product under any of the fol ingconditions 1 The serial number WAG damage including water damage physical abuse and or improper installation 3 Your pro duct 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 radar detector from an authorized dealer or did not receive it as a gift from the original purchaser of the radar detector from an authorized dealer To obtain service 1 Contact Beltronics 1 800 341 2288 to obtain a Return Authorization Number 2 Properly
32. to a radar encounter at the volume you have selected the AutoMute feature will automatically reduce the volume to a lower level This keeps you informed without the annoyance of a continuous full volume alert If you prefer you can turn AutoMute off See the Settings section for details Sensitivity Button SENS The SENS button selects the STi R s sensitivity mode We recommend AutoScan mode for most driving Highway Highway Mode In this setting the STi R will detect all signals at maximum range AutoScn AutoScan Mode In this setting the STi R s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently filters out unwanted X and K band false alarms from automatic door openers and motion sensors Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands City STD City Mode In this setting X and K band sensitivity is further reduced to eliminate unwanted false alarms in congested urban areas City NoX City Mode with NoX In this setting K band sensitivity is the same as City STD however X band is completely turned off Controls and Features Mark Locations The Mark Location feature allows you to mark any location for future reference Once marked the STiR Plus will provide an alert accompanied by the label you assigned to it on the display There are 4 different labels you can use when marking a location Speed Trap SPDTRAP Speed Camera SPEEDCAM red light camera
33. uto UnLock automatically unlocks stored TrueLock signals if they are not present in the same location This is particularly useful if you accidently lock out a true threat or if an officer is parked in a shopping mall with automatic door openers How Safety Radar Works How SWS Works Q There are two separate GWS Safety Radar systems in limited use today Safety Alert and Safety Warning System SWS Both systems use modified K band radar signals From the factory your STiR Plus is programmed with safety radar decoding OFF If Safety Radar is used in your area your STiR Plus will display these signals as K band radar signals instead of safety radar unless you use the Settings to turn STiR Plus s safety radar decoding ON The Safety Alert safety radar system lVIHTepHeT Mara3uH aBTO3Byka M aBTOTOBapoB BUHaBTO Since Safety radar technology is relatively new and the number of transmitters in operation is not yet widespread you will not receive Safety signals on a daily basis and should not be surprised to encounter emergency vehicles road hazards and railroad crossings that are unequipped with these transmitters and therefore fail to provide a signal As Safety transmitters become more prevalent the number of operating transmitters is growing every day these Safety radar signals will become more common SWS Text Messages Weather Related Hazards For future use Travel Information Convenience has th
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