Beltronics Pro RX65 Radar Detector
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1. User s Tip You can leave the QuickMount bracket in place on your windshield and easily remove the RX65 by pressing the adjustment button and sliding it off the mount Again be sure to position the bracket where it won t present a hazard in the event of an accident Additional mounts are available Controls and Features Power and volume control To turn the RX65 on press the PWR button on the left side of the top case To adjust the alert tone volume level press and hold the Volume Mute bar located on the top case When you turn RX65 on it goes through a sequence of alerts If you prefer you may program your RX65 for a shorter power on sequence See the Programming section for details Voice The RX65 has our Digital Voice feature which provides a digital voice announcement of the band being detecting If you prefer you can turn the Digital Voice feature off in programming See Programming section for details Power on indication After RX65 s start up sequence is complete the alphanumeric display will show Highway City or AutoScan to indicate which sensitivity mode is selected If you prefer you can select alternate power on displays See the Programming section for details AutoMute Your RX65 has our patented AutoMute feature After RX65 alerts you to a radar encounter at the volume you have selected the AutoMute feature will automatically reduce the volume to a lower level This keeps yo2. y Factory Default Settings To reset RX65 to its original factory settings press and hold the CITY BRT and MUTE buttons while turning the power on RX65 s display will provide a Reset message accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset An example Here is how you would turn RX65 s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds RX65 will beep twice and display Program 2 Then hold the RVW button down The RX65 will scroll through the categories starting with Pilot ilot then Voice oice then Power on sequence Furr then Signal strength meter Meter and then AutoMute atate 3 Release the RVW button when RX65 shows the AutoMute item Since the RX65 will display atte OH Cf you accidentally don t release the RVW button in time and the RX65 goes to the next category hold the RVW button down again and after RX65 scrolls through all categories it will begin again at the top of the list 4 Press the CHG button to change from aMute OH to aMute OFF 5 To complete the Programming simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The RX65 will display Complete beep 4 times and return to normal operation Programming Details gt Quick Reference Card v Remove card along perforations W E O EE E E SAS ERIE E O EA O ROSS OEE ASE OSES GD Baers ae GREER RHEE OE E O E Bel Pro RX65 Quick Reference Ca
3. 5442 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 USA Made in Canada Printed in USA 121RX65 0 Owner s Manual Congratulations The Bel RX65 is the most advanced radar laser and safety detector ever designed by Beltronics The Bel RX65 includes full X K SuperWide Ka and Safety Warning System radar capability front and rear laser detection 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 RX65 introduces a new level of revolutionary performance and innovative features e Superior long range radar and laser detection including new POP mode alert e Advanced Programming lets you customize 7 features e AutoScan mode drastically reduces false alarms plus Highway and City settings e Ultra bright alphanumeric Display with 280 LEDs e Exclusive Threat Display tracks and displays multiple radar signals including signal strength e Tech Display provides actual numeric radar frequency for any radar signal e New Programmable Bands on off including International and North American settings e Detects and decodes Safety Warning System messages e Includes new coiled SmartPlug 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 exp
4. In this setting RX65 will continually display H for Highway C for City and A for AutoScan and the vehicle s voltage If the vehicle s voltage drops below 10 5 volts a low voltage warning is displayed followed by an audible alert A high voltage warning is also given if the voltage goes above 16 0 volts The high voltage warning is also followed by an audible alert 14 Voice ri Voice alerts on A this setting all radar laser and SWS Gf programmed on alerts will be accompanied by a digital voice LI f f Voice alerts off In this setting only the audio tones will be heard during an alert or SWS message Power on Sequence E Standard in this setting each time you turn on RX65 it will display Bel RX65 LASER Ka band K band X band followed by a brief X band alert factory default If any bands have been disabled a double X band tone and corresponding message i e X OFF will alert you that one or more bands have been turned off itl T Fast power on In this setting RX65 will provide a single X band tone if all bands are enabled If any bands have been disabled a double X band tone and corresponding message i e X OFF will alert you that one or more bands have been turned off Signal Strength Meter TE Standard meter In this setting the meter displays the band of the received signal and a bar graph shows
5. 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 prox imity 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 Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X Band radar your RX65 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 beco
6. always turn on at a specific brightness See the Programming section for details Dark Mode When you select the Dark mode with the BRT switch RX65 changes to a very inconspicuous power on indication a very BRT AD HD or CD in this display the A H or C indicates AutoScan Highway or City and the D indicates Dark When RX65 is in the Dark mode the display will not show visual alerts when RX65 detects signals Only the audible alert will tell you of detected signals Audible Alerts For Radar signals RX65 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 occur faster as the signal gets stronger When the signal is very strong the audible alerts will blend into a solid tone This allows you to judge the distance from the signal source without taking your eyes from the road Each band has a distinct tone for easy identification X band chirping tone K band buzzing tone Ka band double chirp tone Ku band high pitched buzzing tone For Laser signals Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak RX65 alerts you to all laser signals with a full laser alert For Safety signals RX65 will alert you to these signals with a double buzz tone and digital voice if programmed with a corresponding text message A complete listing of the text messages is on page 23 Co
7. item or hold the button to scroll through the items 3 Press the CHG 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 To leave the Program Mode simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The unit will display Complete beep 4 times and return to normal operation 12 An example Here is how you would turn RX65 s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds The EN will beep twice and display i 2 Then hold the RVW button down The RX65 will scroll tbrough the categories starting with Pilot i lot then Voice then Power on sequence then Signal strength meter and then AutoMute itate 3 Release the RVW button when RX65 shows the AutoMute item Since the factory setting is a eas to be on RX65 will display z df you ideni don t release the RVW button in time and the RX65 goes to the next category bold the RVW button down again and after RX65 scrolls through all categories it will begin again at the top of the list 4 Press the CHG button to change from te OM to aute OFF 5 To complete the Programming simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The RX65 will display Le beep 4 times and return to normal operation Overview of Programming Press the REVIEW button Press the CHANGE button
8. mount your RX65 level and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view of the road from the front and rear e Mount RX65 away from windshield wipers other solid objects and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens Windshield QuickMount RX65 s QuickMount windshield bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle free mounting T Depress the adjustment button on the top of RX65 by the word BELTRONICS and slide the QuickMount bracket into the slot until it is locked into the position which best fits the angle of your windshield there are four settings available For extremely horizontal or extremely sloped windshields the QuickMount bracket can be bent To ensure that the suction cups adhere to the windshield firmly be sure to keep both your windshield and the suction cups clean 2 To adjust RX65 on your windshield use the QuickMount adjustment button located on the top of the RX65 and slide RX65 forward or backward to obtain a level horizontal position When installed and adjusted properly the back top edge of the RX65 should rest solidly against your windshield Caution A few vehicles Gincluding some Porsches have windshields with a soft anti lacerative coating on the inside surface Use of suction cups will permanently mar this coating Consult your dealership or the vehicle owner s manual to determine if your wind shield has this coating o gt
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10. affect the radar alerts you receive The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding the RX65 s warning system for radar laser and safety alerts Alert The RX65 begins to sound slowly then the rate of alert increases until the alert becomes a solid tone The Signal Meter ramps accordingly RX65 emits short alerts for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again RX65 suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit A brief laser alert RX65 receives weak signals These signals may be a little stronger as you pass large roadside objects The signals increase in frequency 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 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 Alert RX65 alerts slowly for awhile and then abrupt
11. days or if you notify us that you choose not to have your RX65 repaired at the price quoted your RX65 will be returned without repair Payment can be made by check money order or credit card Ship RX65 and Power Cord To BELTRONICS Customer Service Department Service Order Number 5442 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 For your own protection we recommend that you ship your RX65 postpaid and insured Insist on a proof of delivery and keep the receipt until the return of your RX65 Register online www beltronicspro COM y Remove card along perforations vy BELTRONICS PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD BELTRONICS If you purchased your detector directly from BELTRONICS you do not need to fill this out gt gt If you did not purchase your detector directly from BELTRONICS please fill out this section and return to us or register online at our web address www beltronics com Last Name Middle Initial First Name Address City il ZIP Phone Number In case we have a question Serial Number Model Product Purchased 2 Price Date Place of Purchase 3 Primary reason for purchasing this BELTRONICS product 4 6826 69097 HO HALSSHO LSAM a YALSAHO LSAM cvs a3 0 eC u D gt g O ra aeS gt S2 3 m ZH A WN oq ha Re oo 120 Z a 65 z A o sm y z U al m O olz mala lt mia O EA pa e m Z I m GSTIVW al AYWSSADAN A9O
12. graph of the signal strength When RX65 detects a laser signal the display will show LASER NOTE If you are operating RX65 in the Dark mode the display will not light when a signal is detected only the audio and the flashing alert lamp on the SmartPlug Threat Display RX65 s Threat Display option is an advanced display for experienced detector users Please use RX65 for a few weeks to get familiar with its other features before using Threat Display To use the Threat Display instead of the bar graph signal strength meter you must select Threat Display in RX65 s Programming see pages 12 15 RX65 s Threat Display simultaneously tracks multiple radar signals and their relative signal strength Threat Display can help you spot a change in your normal driving environment for example a traffic radar unit being operated in an area where there are normally other signals present The Threat Display is actually a miniature spectrum analyzer It shows what band each signal is and its signal strength i a a Above is the Threat Display if the RX65 was detecting a strong Ka band a weak K band and a weak X band signal NOTE If you use Threat Display the brief signal shown in the power on sequence when you turn on your RX65 will also be in Threat Display an X with a decaying numeric signal 11 A few more examples will help you better see how the Threat Display works Here Threat Display shows a strong
13. the relative signal strength factory default THT Threat Display In this setting the meter simultaneously tracks multiple radar signals including relative signal strength for each Note The Threat Display feature is explained in more detail on pages 10 11 TEC Tech Display meter In this setting the meter displays the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal received Note The Tech Display feature is explained in more detail on page 11 AutoMute afte OH CAutoMute on In this setting RX65 s audio alerts will initially be at the volume you set but after a few seconds the RX65 will automatically reduce the volume level to keep you informed but not annoyed factory default LiielFF AutoMute off With AutoMute off RX65 s audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter 15 City Mode Sensitivity E Standard In this setting when you put RX65 in the City mode X band sensitivity is significantly reduced to reduce annoyance from X band intrusion alarms and motion sensors factory default C i Low X band sensitivity in this setting when you put RX65 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 i No X band sensitivity In this setting when you put RX65 in the Ci
14. to go from one category to change your setting to the next within a category PILOT Power on indication Full word Highway or AutoScan or City Letter H or A or C Vehicle voltage VOICE Voice alerts on Voice alerts off POWER ON SEQUENCE Standard power on sequence Fast power on sequence SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Standard signal strength meter Threat Display Tech Display AUTOMUTE AutoMute on AutoMute off CITY MODE SENSITIVITY Standard City mode sensitivity Low X band sensitivity in City Mode No X band sensitivity in City Mode BANDS All bands enabled One or more bands are disabled Turn bands ON or OFF by J pressing the VOLUME MUTE button Factory Default Settings To reset RX65 to its original factory settings press and hold the CITY and BRT buttons while turning the power on The RX65 s display will provide a Reset message accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset 13 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 City Dark ilot Hil Cull description In this setting RX65 will display Highway City or Auto as its power on indication factory default Filot H Letter In this setting RX65 will display H for Highway C for City and A for AutoScan Filot H Vehicle voltage
15. K band signal and a weak X band signal Kal AS Here Threat Display shows a weak Ka band signal and a strong X band signal Threat Display Details The band designators X K Ka will stay on the display for a few seconds after the signal has passed This allows you to see what the unit detected even on very brief signals Tech Display Bel RX65 s new Tech Display option is also for the experienced detector user In this mode RX65 will display the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received Li Tech Display shows one K band signal at 24 150 gigahertz Note Even long time detector users will require a significant amount of time to get familiar with this new level of information about detected signals Programming There are 7 user selectable options so you can customize your RX65 for your own preferences The buttons labeled CITY and BRT are also used to enter the Program Mode REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The words PROGRAM RVW and CHG are located on the top of the detector and are highlighted in colored graphics Pages 14 16 explain each option in more detail How to use Programming 1 To enter Program Mode press and hold the CITY and BRT buttons for 2 seconds The unit will beep twice and will display the word Program 2 Then press the RVW button to review the current settings You can either tap the button to change from item to
16. OULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY 21 There are limitations to LIDAR equip ment 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 vehicle increases police typically use LIDAR equipment parallel to the road or from an overpass LIDAR can be used day or night Technical Details How Safety Radar Works Safety Warning System or SWS uses a modified K band radar signal The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages 60 currently allocated The SWS messages your RX65 can display are listed on the facing page From the factory your RX65 is programmed with SWS decoding OFF If SWS is used in your area your RX65 will display the safety messages associated with the signal If you wish to detect this system use the Programming feature to turn RX65 s SWS decoding ON NOTE Some of the safety messages have been condensed so that each message can be displayed on one or two screens on RX65 s eight character display 22 Since Safety radar technology is relatively new and the number of transmitters in operation is not yet wide spread you will not receive Safety s
17. VLSOd ON zZ m S n gt m wn A A suoyoiopiad Guojo p10 3A0WIY Warranty and Accessories BELTRONICS One Year Limited Warranty BELTRONICS warrants your RX65 against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of the original purchase subject to the following terms and conditions The sole responsibility of BELTRONICS under this Warranty is limited to either repair or at the option of BELTRONICS replacement of the RX65 detector There are no expressed or implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability which extend beyond the face hereof Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you BELTRONICS is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use misuse or mounting of the RX65 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 This Warranty gives you specific rights You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state This Warranty does not apply if the serial number on the housing of the RX65 has been removed or if your RX65 has been subjected to physical abuse improper installation or modification Accessories The following accessories and replacement parts are available for Bel Pro RX65 Standard Coiled
18. f your vehicle has an Instaclear ElectriClear or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser signals e RX65 may be in City Mode e VASCAR Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder a stopwatch method of speed detection may be in use e Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on e Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area e Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode RX65 is in AutoMute Mode See page 8 for details RX65 is not making contact with the windshield to provide stability While holding down RX65 s QuickMount button slide RX65 toward the windshield so that the back top edge makes firm contact A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause RX65 to be briefly disconnected You can return all of the programming options to the factory defaults by holding down the City BRT and Mute buttons while you turn RX65 on 24 Problem Solution RX65 will not turn on e Check that the power is ON e Check that vehicle ignition is ON e Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional e Try RX65 in another vehicle RX65 feels very warm It is normal for RX65 to feel warm Explanation of Displays AC Sensitivity control is in Auto mode display is in Dark mode page 9 HO 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 RX65 is in the Dark mode and is progra
19. gative Ground e SmartPlug Gincluded Programmable Features e Power On Indication e Voice Alerts e Power On Sequence e Signal Strength Meter e AutoMute e City Mode Sensitivity e Radar Laser Bands 7 Sensitivity Control e Highway AutoScan and City Auto Calibration Circuitry VG2 Immunity Dimensions Inches e 125 Hx 2 75 W x 4 75 L Patented Technology RX65 is covered by one or more of the following US patents 6 587 068 6 400 305 6 249 218 6 069 580 5 668 554 5 600 132 5 587 916 5 559 508 5 365 055 5 347 120 5 446 923 5 402 087 5 305 007 5 206 500 5 164 729 5 134 406 5 111 207 5 079 553 5 049 885 5 049 884 4 961 074 4 954 828 4 952 937 4 952 936 4 939 521 4 896 855 4 887 753 4 862 175 4 750 215 4 686 499 4 631 542 4 630 054 4 625 210 4 613 989 4 604 529 4 583 057 4 581 769 4 571 593 4 313 216 D314 178 D313 365 D310 167 D308 837 D296 771 D288 418 D253 752 RX65 is also covered by one or more of the following Canadian patents 1 295 715 1 295 714 1 187 602 1 187 586 Other patents pending Additional patents may be listed inside the product Technical Details Interpreting Alerts Although the RX65 has a comprehensive warning system and this handbook is as complete as we can make it only experience will teach you what to expect from your RX65 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
20. he SmartPlug into this connector Pages 6 Volume Mute Button Press and hold to adjust the volume level Briefly press this button above the display to silence the audio for a specific alert Page 8 Power Connection To power RX65 plug the small end of the SmartPlug telephone type connector into the modular jack on RX65 s right side and plug the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle s lighter socket or accessory socket RX65 operates on 12 volts DC negative ground only The lighter plug provided is a standard size and will work in most vehicles However some vehicles may require the optional European sleeve to ensure a snug fit If so simply call our service department to order one This sleeve slides over the SmartPlug s lighter plug adapter Of course your lighter socket must be clean and properly connected for proper operation Note depending on your vehicle the lighter socket power may either be continuously on or it may be switched on and off with your ignition switch Optional power cords See the Accessories section for details on our optional Direct wire SmartPlug Mounting Location WARNING BELTRONICS cannot anticipate the many ways the RX65 can be mounted It is important that you mount RX65 where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident Where to mount RX65 For optimum detection performance we recommend the following e Using the Windshield QuickMount
21. hnical Details 17 23 e Power and Volume Control 8 e Specifications 17 e Voice 8 e Interpreting Alerts 18 19 e Power on indication 8 e How Radar Works 20 e AutoMute 8 e How POP Works 20 e Mute 8 e How Laser Works 21 e Highway AutoScan City Switch 8 e How Safety Radar Works 22 23 Brightness and Dark Mode 9 Service 24 28 e Audible Alerts 9 e Troubleshooting 24 25 e Power Connector 10 e Service 26 e Signal Strength Meter 10 e Registration 28 e Threat Display 11 e Warranty and Accessories 29 e Tech Display 11 Quick Reference Guide To begin using your RX65 just follow these simple steps T Plug the small end of the power cord into the side jack of the detector and plug the large end of the power cord into your car s lighter socket 2 Mount your RX65 on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount 3 Press the PWR button located top left to turn RX65 on 4 Press and hold the Volume Mute button to adjust the volume Please read the manual to fully understand RX65 s operation and features QuickMount Slot Insert RX65 s adjustable Windshield mount into this slot Page 7 Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your RX65 should have a clear view of the road ahead For best performance do not mount the RX65 directly behind windshield wipers or tinted areas Page 6 QuickMount Button Press the button and slide the Windshield mount into one of its four locking positions Page 7 C
22. ignals on a daily basis Do not be surprised if you encounter emergency vehicles road hazards and railroad crossings that are unequipped with these transmitters As Safety transmitters become more prevalent the number of operating transmitters is growing every day these Safety radar signals will become more common For more information and details about SWS safety radar visit their web site at www safetyradar com SWS Text Messages 1 fi 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 Troubleshooting Problem RX65 beeps briefly at the same location every day but no radar source is in sight RX65 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser RX65 did not alert when a police car was in view RX65 did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle RX65 s display is not working RX65 s audible alerts are less loud after the first few alerts RX65 bounces or sags on wind shield RX65 s power on sequence reoccurs while you are driving Your 14 year old son has changed all 7 of the Programming options Solution e An X band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route With time you will learn predictable patterns of these signals e Make sure that windshield wipers do not block RX65 s radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas e Determine i
23. ity Button BELTRONICS Switches between AutoScan City and Highway settings In general we perrie recommend AutoScan Page 8 Power Button Press the PWR button to turn the RX65 on or off Page 8 AutoMute RX65 s patented AutoMute automatically reduces the volume level of the audio alert after a brief period Page 8 If you prefer you can turn AutoMute off Page 8 Alphanumeric Matrix Display RX65 s display will show Highway AutoScan or City as its power on indication If you prefer you can choose other power on indications Page 12 14 During an alert the display will indicate radar band and a precise bar graph of signal strength Page 10 Note In the Dark Mode the display will not light during an alert Page 9 The display can also show Safety Radar text messages Page 22 23 Programming RX65 is ready to go just plug it in and turn it on But you can also easily change 8 features for your preferences Page 12 16 Rear Laser Port Receives laser signals from behind the vehicle Earphone Jack Accepts standard 3 5mm earphone Brightness Press to adjust display brightness There are three brightness settings plus Dark Mode In the Dark Mode the power on indication will be changed to a dim AD HD or CD Gndicating AutoScan Dark Highway Dark or City Dark In the Dark Mode RX65 s meter will not display during an alert only the audio will alert you Page 9 Power Jack Plug t
24. lain the new features If this is your first detector please read the manual in detail to get the most out of your RX65 s outstanding performance and innovative features Please drive safely FCC Note Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment Quick Reference Card v Remove card along perforations W Bel Pro RX65 Quick Reference Card There are 7 user selectable options so you can customize your RX65 for your own preferences The buttons labeled CITY and BRT are also used to enter the Program Mode REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The words PROGRAM RVW and CHG are located on the top of the detector and are highlighted in graphics y How to use Programming 1 To enter Program Mode press and hold both CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds The unit will beep twice and will display the word Program 2 Then press the RVW button to review the button to change from item to item or hold the button to scroll through the items 3 Press the CHG 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 Remove card along perforations 4 To leave Program Mode simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The unit will display Complete beep 4 times and return to normal operation
25. ly jumps to a strong alert RX65 alerts intermittently Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly RX65 alerts intermittently Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert RX65 gives an X band or K band alert intermittently 19 Explanation You are approaching a radar unit concealed by a hill or an obstructed curve A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a 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 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 CAUTION Since the characteristics of these alerts may be similar to some of the preceding examples overconfidence in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous Likewise if an alert in a commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on a different band than usual speed radar may be set up nearby Technical Details 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
26. me familiar with the sources of these pseudo alarms in your daily driving they will serve as confirmation that your RX65 s radar detection abilities are fully operational 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 identified or POPPED the gun is then turned to its normal operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history required by law 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 ina 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 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 distin guish between targets and is also more difficult to detect AS A RESULT EVEN THE BRIEFEST LASER ALERT SH
27. mmed for Dark All page 9 16 One of the many programming messages pages 12 16 One of the many Safety Radar messages pages 22 23 RX65 has detected a Safety Radar Signal but the signal isn t yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message page 22 23 RX65 has been programmed in the Threat Display mode page 10 11 RX65 has detected a VG2 unit radar detector detector Service Service Procedure If your RX65 ever needs service please follow these simple steps 1 Check the troubleshooting section of this manual It may have a solution to your problem 2 Call us at 1 800 341 2288 We may be able to solve your problem over the phone If the problem requires that you send your RX65 to the factory for repair we will provide you with a Service Order Number which must be included on the outside of your shipping box Enclose the following information with your RX65 e Your Service Order Number e Your name and return address e Your daytime telephone number e A description of the problem you are experiencing Out Of Warranty Repairs For out of warranty repairs include prepayment in the amount you were quoted by the Beltronics Customer Service Representative If the detector has been damaged abused or modified the repair cost will be calculated on a parts and labor basis If it exceeds the basic repair charge you will be contacted with a quotation If the additional payment is not received within 30
28. ntrols and Features Power Connector RX65 s power jack uses a telephone type connector This 4 conductor connector only works with the included coiled SmartPlug or the optional Direct wire SmartPlug The coiled SmartPlug is a special power cord that has a power on indicator which only lights up when the RX65 is turned on 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 RX65 in the Dark mode and use the SmartPlug for your visual alerts Other drivers won t know you have a detector An optional Direct wire SmartPlug is also available This version includes a small display module which can be wired directly into your electrical system with a 10 foot straight cord to route to your RX65 For more information or to order call us toll free at 1 800 341 2288 Signal Strength Meter RX65 s alphanumeric display consists of 280 individual LEDs to provide an intuitive ultra bright display of signal strength and text messages RX65 s standard bar graph signal strength meter only displays information on a single radar signal If there are multiple signals present RX65 s internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar graph meter When RX65 detects radar it displays the band X K or Ka and a precise bar
29. rd Press the RVW button Press the CHG button to go from one category to change your setting to the next within a category PILOT Filot HWY Full word Highway or AutoScan or City l Power on indication Pilot H Letter H or A or C H lt j Filet u Vehicle voltage i VOICE Uoice OH Voice alerts on Usice OFF Voice alerts off H i so POWER ON SEQUENCE Purn STO Standard power on sequence i S Fur n FST Fast power on sequence S iS SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Meter STO Standard signal strength meter Meter THT Threat Display Q Heter TEC Tech Display Se Pe ree es AUTOMOTE 7 SPREE OR ioie on TTT S aute OFF AutoMute off i s H CITY MODE SENSITIVITY City STO Standard City mode sensitivity Q City Los Low X band sensitivity in City Mode S gt City Hos No X band sensitivity in City Mode S BANDS Bares FILL Allbands enabled 3 Bands MOD One or more bands has been modified Turn bands ON or OFF by j pressing the VOLUME MUTE button A o OM or OFF E 0H or OFF Ea USA or Intl or OFF FOF OM or OFF Eu OM or OFF LSE OM or OFF Factory Default Settings SWS OM or OFF Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide Programming 12 16 Installation 6 7 How to use Programming 12 e Power Connection 6 e Example of Programming 12 e Mounting Location 6 e Overview of Programming 13 Windshield Mount 7 e Details of Programming 14 16 Controls and Features 8 11 Tec
30. ty mode it 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 NOTE These settings only apply when RX65 is operated in City mode X band sensitivity is not affected when used in AutoScan or Highway modes Details of Programming In this setting all radar laser and SWS frequencies are monitored This is the factory setting and it is highly recommended that you use your RX65 in this mode In this setting RX65 will warn you with an audible alert and associated text message stating which band is turned off i e SWS OFF This warning is displayed during the start up sequence standard or fast WARNING Only modify bands if you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar units using that specific band in your area 16 Technical Details Features and Specifications Operating Bands e X band 10 525 GHz 25 MHz e K band 24 150 GHz 100 MHz e Ka band 34 700 GHz 1300 MHz e Laser 904nm 33 MHz bandwidth Radar Receiver Detector Type e Superheterodyne GaAs FET VCO e Scanning Frequency Discriminator e Digital Signal Processing DSP Laser Detection e Quantum Limited Video Receiver e Multiple Laser Diodes Display Type e 280 LED Alphanumeric Bar Graph Threat Display or Tech Display 3 Levels of Brightness plus Dark Mode Power Requirement e 12VDC Ne
31. u 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 Volume Mute Button The Mute button located on RX65 s top case allows you to silence the audio alert during a radar encounter To mute the audio for a single specific signal briefly press the Volume Mute button After that radar encounter has passed the mute will automatically reset and the audio will alert you to the next encounter Highway AutoScan City Switch The City button selects RX65 s sensitivity mode We recommend the AutoScan mode for most driving RX65 s AutoScan mode provides long range warning with minimum false alarms In this mode RX65 s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently adjusts the sensitivity You can also select conventional Highway and City modes When driving in urban areas where annoying X band intrusion alarms and door openers are common City mode can be engaged to lower X band sensitivity and reduce X band alerts Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands You can customize RX65 s City mode sensitivity See the Programming section for details Brightness RX65 s BRT button selects the brightness of RX65 s display There are four settings Maximum Medium Minimum and Dark Press the BRT button to select your preferred brightness If you prefer you can have RX65
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