Beltronics V995 Radar Detector User Manual
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1. and BRT buttons while turning the power on V995 s display will provide a Reset message accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset n o in i lot ilot i lot ooo Voice Voice Pwr On Pwr On Meter Meter aMute aMute OOTY ort Bands Bands HWY H V ON OFF STD FST STD TEC ON OFF STD Lox Nox ALL MOD 13 ON ON ON ON ON ON Full word Highway or AutoScan or City Letter H or A or C Vehicle voltage Voice alerts on Voice alerts off Standard power on sequence Fast power on sequence Standard signal strength meter Tech Display AutoMute on AutoMute off Standard City mode sensitivity Low X band sensitivity in City Mode No X band sensitivity in City Mode AIl bands enabled One or more bands are disabled Turn bands ON or OFF by pressing the VOLUME MUTE button or OFF default is on or OFF default is on or OFF default is on or OFF default is off or OFF default is off or OFF default is on or OFF default is off Details of Programming Pilot Pow er 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 Pilot HWY Full description In this setting V995 will display Highway City or AutoScan as its power on indication factory default Pilot H Letter In this setting V995 wi2. e Power Connection 6 e Example of Programming 12 e Mounting Location 6 e Overview of Programming 13 e Windshield Mount 7 e Details of Programming 14 16 Controls and Features 8 11 Technical Details 17 23 e Power and Volume Control 8 e Specifications 17 e Power on indication 8 e Interpreting Alerts 18 19 e Voice 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 Button 9 e How Safety Radar Works 22 23 Brightness and Dark Mode 9 Service 24 28 e Audible Alerts 10 e Troubleshooting 24 25 e Power Connector 10 e Service 26 e Signal Strength Meter 11 e Registration 28 e Tech Display 11 e Warranty and Accessories 29 Quick Reference Guide To begin using your V995 just follow these simple steps 1 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 V995 on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount 3 Press the PWR button located top left to turn the V995 on 4 Press and hold the Volume Mute button to adjust the volume Please read the manual to fully understand V995 s operation and features QuickM ount Slot Insert V995 s adjustable Windshield mount into this slot Page 7 QuickM ount Button Press the button and slide the Windshield mount into one of its four locking positions Page 7 City Button Switches between AutoScan City and
3. Highway settings In general we recommend AutoScan Page 9 Power Press the PWR button to turn the V995 on or Off Volume Press and hold the Volume Mute button to adjust the alert volume level Page 8 AutoM ute V995 s patented AutoMute automatically reduces the volume level of the audio alert after a brief period If you prefer you can turn AutoMute off Page 8 Programming V995 is ready to go just plug it in and turn it on But you can also easily change 7 features for your preferences Page 12 16 Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your V995 should have a clear view of the road ahead For best performance do not mount V995 directly behind windshield wipers or tinted areas Page 6 Alphanumeric Matrix Display V995 s display will show Highway 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 11 Note In the Dark Mode the display will not light during an alert Page 9 AutoScan or City as its power on indication Rear Laser Port Receives laser signals from behind the vehicle Earphone Jack Accepts standard mono 3 5mm earphone Brightness Button 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 AD HD or CD indicating AutoScan Dar
4. V995 forward or backward to obtain a level horizontal position When installed and adjusted properly the back top edge of the V995 should rest solidly against your windshield User s Tip You can leave the QuickMount bracket in place on your windshield and easily remove the V995 by pressing the adjustment button and sliding V995 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 To turn V995 on or off press the PWR button located on the top When you turn V995 on it goes through a sequence of alerts If you prefer you may program your V995 for a shorter power on sequence See the Programming section for details Volume Press and hold the Volume Mute button located on the top case to adjust the V995 s alert volume level The audio will ramp up and down accompanied by a bar graph on the display Once you ve reached your preferred audio level simply release the button Power on indication After V995 s start up sequence is complete the alphanumeric display will show Highway AutoScan or City to indicate which sensitivity mode is selected If you prefer you can select alternate power on displays See the Programming section for details Voice Alerts The V995 provides digital voice announce ments of radar and laser bands detected If Safety Radar SWS is turned on a safety r
5. an optional extended service plan Call Beltronics for details at 1 800 341 2288 26 Out Of Warranty Repairs Register For out of warranty repairs include prepayment in the amount you were i quoted by the Beltronics Customer Service online 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 days or if you notify us that you choose not to have your V995 repaired at the price quoted your V995 will be returned without repair Payment can be made by check money order or credit card WWW beltronics com Ship V995 and power cord to BELTRONICS Customer Service Department ServiceOrderNumber _ lt 5442 West Chester Road Wes Chester OH 45069 For your own protection we recommend that you ship your V995 postpaid and insured Insist on a proof of delivery and keep the receipt until the return of your V995 27 gt 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 Ad
6. chirp POP full double chirp Ku band high pitched buzzing For Laser and POP signals Since laser and POP signals if turned on are apossible threat no matter how weak the V995 alerts you to these bands at full strength For Safety signals V995 will alert you to these signals with adouble beep tone anda corresponding text message A complete listing of the text messages is on page 23 Pow er Connector V995 s power jack uses a telephone type connector This 4 conductor connector only works with the included power cord optional direct wire or SmartPlug cord For more information or to order call us toll free at 1 800 341 2288 Signal Strength M eter V995 s alphanumeric display consists of 280 individual LEDs to provide an intuitive ultra bright display of signal strength and text messages V995 s standard bar graph signal strength meter only displays information on asingle radar signal If there are multiple signals present V995 s internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar graph meter When V995 detects radar it displays the band X K or Ka and a precise bar graph of the signal strength When V995 detects a laser signal the display will show LASER NOTE If you are operating V995 in the Dark mode the display will not light when asignal is detected only the audio will be heard Tech Display Bel V995 s new Tech Display option is for the
7. in City Mode V995 did not alert when a police car was in view 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 V995 did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle e Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area V995 s display is not working e Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode V 995 s audible alerts are less loud after the first few alerts e V995 isin AutoMute Mode See page 8 for details V995 bounces or sags on wind shield e V995 is not making contact with the windshield to provide stability While holding down V995 s QuickMount button slide V995 toward the windshield so that the back top edge makes firm contact V995 s power on sequence reoccurs while you are driving e A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause V995 to be briefly disconnected 24 Problem Solution Your 14 year old son has changed all 7 of the Programming options e You can return all of the programming options to the factory defaults by holding down the CITY and BRT buttons while you turn V995 on V995 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 V995 in another vehicle V995 feels very warm e Itis normal for V995
8. point even when the patrol car is directly behind you Alert V995 alerts slowly for a while and then abruptly jumps to a strong alert Explanation You are approaching a radar unit concealed by ahill or an obstructed curve V995 alerts intermittently Rate and strength of alerts may be inconsistent or vary wildly 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 V995 alerts intermittently Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert A patrol car is approaching from the other direction sampling traffic with instant on radar Such alerts should be taken seriously V995 gives an X band or K band alert intermittently Y ou 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 19 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 acommonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on adifferent band than usual speed radar may be set up nearby Technical Details How Radar Works Traffic radar which consists of mic
9. product has been moditied in any way 4 Your receipt or proof of purchase is from anon authorized dealer or internet auction site including E bay U bid or other non authorized resellers 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 purchase 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 Inc 5442 West Chester Rd West Chester OH 45069 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN YOU ARE ACQUIRING THE PRODUCT ASIS AND 29 WHERE IS 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 DAMAGESARISING 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 shipment set the sie T our service center Other rights T
10. to feel warm Ex planation of Displays AD Sensitivity control is in Auto mode display is in Dark mode page 9 HD Sensitivity control is in Highway mode display is in Dark mode page 9 CD Sensitivity control is in City mode display isin Dark mode page 9 No display V995 is in the Dark mode page 9 Pi lot HWY One of the many programming messages pages 12 16 WorkZone One of the many Safety Radar messages pages 22 23 Caution V995 has detected a Safety Radar Signal but the signal isn t yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message page 22 23 Self Cal 995 is running a self calibration test Service Required V995 has failed the calibration test Contact Beltronics for repair 25 Service Service Procedure If your V995 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 V995 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 V995 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 Beltronics Extended Service Plan Beltronics offers
11. BELTRONICS PERFORMANCE RULES Beltronics 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800 341 2288 www beltronics com 2006 Beltronics Designed and Manufactured In Canada Features specifications and prices subject to change without notice Model V995 BELTRONICS PERFORMA NCE RULES BELTRONICS Highway 995 VECTOR RADAR AND LASER DETECTOR Owner s Manual Congratulations The Bel V995 is the most advanced radar laser and safety detector ever designed by Beltronics The Bel V995 includes full X K SuperWide Ka and Safety Warning System radar capability front and rear laser detection varactortuned VTO microwave receiver digital signal processing DSP for superior range and reduced false alarms our patented Mute and AutoMute audible and visual band alerts and all the performance you d expect from Beltronics In addition the Bel V995 introduces the following revolutionary features e Varactortuned receiver provides long range protection against all radar threats e New easy to use Programming lets you customize up to 7 features e New AutoScan mode intelligently reduces unwanted false alarms plus Highway and City settings e Ultra bright text display provides easy to read information from any angle e New Tech Display provides actual numeric radar frequency for any radar signal e New Programmable Bands on off including Ku band for Euro
12. adar message will also be announced See the Programming section for details If you prefer you can select turn Voice Alerts off See the Programming section for details AutoM ute Your V995 has our patented AutoMute feature After V995 alerts you to aradar encounter at the volume you have selected the AutoMute feature will automatically reduce the volume to alower level This keeps you informed without the annoyance of acontinuous full volume alert If you prefer you can turn the AutoMute feature off See the Programming section for details Mute The Mute button located on V995 s top case allows you to silence the audio alert during aradar encounter To mute the audio for a single specific signal briefly press the 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 Button The City button selects V995 s sensitivity mode We recommend the AutoScan mode for most driving V995 s AutoScan mode provides long range warning with minimum false alarms In this mode V995 s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently filters out false alarms 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 sen
13. d 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 V995 is operated in City mode X band sensitivity is not affected when used in AutoScan or Highway modes Details of Programming Bands BandsALL In this setting all North American radar and laser frequencies are monitored This is the factory setting and it is highly recommended that you use your V995 in this mode Bands MOD In this setting V995 will warn you with an audible alert and associated text message stating which band has changed from the original factory setting i e SWS ON This warning is displayed during the start up sequence standard or fast WARNING Do not turn off a band unless 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 Kaband 34 700 GHz 1300 MHz e Ku band 13 400 GHZ 25MHz e Laser 904nm 33 MHz bandwidth Radar Receiver Detector Type e Superheterodyne VTO e Scanning Frequency Discriminator e Digital Signal Processing DSP Laser Detection Quantum Limited Video Receiver e Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes Display Type e 280 LED Alphanumeric Bar Graph or Tech Display e 3 Levels of Brigh
14. dress City 1 ZIP State Phone Number In case we have a question Serial Number Product Purchased Vector 995 Radar amp Laser Detector 2 Price Date Place of Purchase 3 Primary reason for purchasing this BELTRONICS product 4 6826 69097 HO HALSAHO LSAM a Y3LSAHO LSAM cvs a3 0 eC U D gt g O ra aS Se a m ZH A WN oq Fa Re n9 120 Z Ja 65 z A o jsm y z U a m O olz mal lt o EA pa e m Z I m GSTIVW al AYWSSADAN AOVLSOd ON zZ m S n gt m wn IoD DERDI A 28 Warranty and Accessories 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 must do to maintain this warranty Show original proof of purchase from an authorized BELTRONICS dealer Warranty Exclusions 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
15. experienced detector user In this mode V995 will display the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received K 24 150 Tech Display shows one K band signal at 24 150 gigahertz Note Even longtime detector users will require a significant amount of time to get familiar with this new level of information about detected signals 11 Programming There are 7 user selectable options so you can customize your V995 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 PGM 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 both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds The unit will beep twice and will display the word Pr ogr am 2 Then press the RVW 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 Press the CHG button to change any setting Y ou can either tap the button to change from setting to setting or hold the button to scroll through all the options 4 To leave the Program Mode simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button or press the PWR button The unit will display Comp et e beep 4 times and return t
16. guish between targets and is also more difficult to detect AS A RESULT EVEN THE BRIEFEST LASER ALERT SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY 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 V995 can display are listed on the facing page From the factory your V995 is programmed with SWS decoding OFF If SWS is used in your area your V995 will display the safety messages associated with the signal If you wish to detect this system use the Programming feature to turn V995 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 V995 s eight character display Since Safety radar technology is relatively new and t
17. he number of transmitters in operation is not yet wide spread you will not receive Safety signals on adaily 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 SWS Text Messages Highway Construction or Maintenance Work Zone Ahead Road Closed Ahead Follow Detour Bridge Closed Ahead Follow Detour Highway Work Crews Ahead Utility Work Crews Ahead All Traffic Follow Detour Ahead All Trucks Follow Detour Ahead All Traffic Exit Ahead Right Lane Closed Ahead 10 Center Lane Closed Ahead 11 Left Lane Closed Ahead 12 Forfutureuse Highway Hazard Zone Advisory 13 Stationary Police Vehicle Ahead 14 Train Approaching At Crossing 15 Low Overpass Ahead 16 Drawbridge Up 17 Observe Drawbridge Weight Limt 18 Rock Slide Area Ahead 19 School Zone Ahead 20 Road Narrows Ahead 21 Sharp Curve Ahead 22 Pedestrian Crossing Ahead 23 Deer Moose Crossing 24 Blind Deaf Child Area 25 Steep Grade Ahead Truck Use Low Gear 26 Accident Ahead 27 Poor Road Surface Ahead 28 School Bus Loading Unloading 29 No Passing Zone 30 Dangerous Intersection Ahead 31 Stationary Emergency Vehicle Ahead 32 Forfutureuse CONAVPWN Weather Related Hazards 33 High Wind Ahead 34 Severe Weather A
18. head Heavy Fog Ahead High Water Flooding Ahead l l B B WwW ol ce On Bridge Ahead ce On Road Ahead owing Dust Ahead owing Sand Ahead Blinding Snow Whiteout Ahead For futureuse Travel Information Convenience Rest Area Ahead Rest Area With Service Ahead 24 Hour Fuel Service Ahead Inspection Station Open Inspection Station Closed Reduced Speed Area Ahead Speed Limit Enforced Hazardous Materials Exit Ahead 51 Congestion Ahead Expect Delay 52 Expect 10 Minute Delay 53 Expect 20 Minute Delay 54 Expect 30 Minute Delay 55 Expect 1 Hour Delay 56 Traffic Alert Tune AM Radio 57 Pay Toll Ahead 58 Trucks Exit Right 59 Trucks Exit Left 60 Forfutureuse Fast Slow Moving Vehides 61 Emergency Vehicle In Transit 62 Police In Pursuit 63 Oversize Vehicle In Transit 64 Slow Moving Vehicle BESS8Ss SSessags Troubleshooting Problem Solution V995 beeps briefly at the same location every day but no radar source isin sight e An X or K band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route With time you will learn predictable patterns of these signals V995 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser e Make sure that windshield wipers do not block V995 s radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas e Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear ElectriClear or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser signals e V995 may be
19. his Warranty gives you e ie You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state Accessories The following accessories and replacement parts are available for BEL V995 Direct wire Power Cord 10 00 Coiled SmartPlug 00 0 ee 29 95 Direct wire SmartPlug 29 95 Accessory Kit eccer 19 95 Extra Windshield Mount 4 00 Features specifications and prices are subject to change without notice
20. k Highway Dark or City Dark In the Dark Mode V995 s meter will not display during an alert only the audio will alert you Page 9 Power Jack Plug the power cord into this connector Page 6 Mute Button Briefly press this button above the display to silence the audio for a specific alert The audio will alert you to the next encounter Page 8 Installation Power Connection To power V995 plug the small end of the power cord telephonetype connector into the modular jack on V995 s right side and plug the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle s lighter socket or accessory socket V995 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 lighter plug 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 coiled SmartPlug or Direct wire power cords Page 29 Mounting Location WARNING BELTRONICS cannot anticipate the many ways the V995 can be mounted It is important that you mount V995 where it will not im
21. ll display H for Highway C for City and A for AutoScan Pilot V Vehicle voltage In this setting V995 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 follow ed 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 Voice On Voice announcements on In this setting all radar laser and SWS messages if programmed will be announced using a digital voice Voice Off Voice announcements off In this setting only the distinct audio tone will be heard when a radar Laser or SWS message is detected Power on Sequence Pwr OnSTD Standard In this setting each time you turn on V995 it will display BEL V995 Laser Ka band K band X band followed by a brief X band alert factory default If any bands have been changed from the factory default settings a double X band tone and corresponding message i e X OFF will alert you that one or more bands have been changed Pwr OnF ST Fast power on In this setting V995 will provide a single X band tone If any bands have been changed from the factory default settings a double X band tone and corresponding message i e X OFF will aler
22. n either tap the button to change from setting to setting or hold the button to scroll through all the options 4 To leave Program Mode simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The unit will display Complete beep and return to normal operation Factory Default Settings To reset V995 to its original factory settings press and hold the CITY and BRT buttons while turning the power on V995 s display will provide a Reset message accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset An example Here is how you would turn V995 s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds V995 will beep twice and display Program 2 Then hold the RVW button down V995 will scroll through the categories starting with Display Pi ot then Voi Voi ce then Power On sequence P wr On then Signal Srength Meter Met er and then AutoMute a Mute 3 Release the RVW button when V995 shows the AutoMute item Snoe the If you accidentally don t release the Review button in time and V995 goes to the next category hold the RVW button down again and after V995 scrolls through all categories it will begin again at the top of the list 4 Press the CHG button to change from aMute ON toaMute OFF 5 To complete the Programming simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The V995 will display Co mp et e beep 4 times and
23. o normal operation 12 An example Here is how you would turn V995 s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds V995 will beep twice and display Program 2 Then hold the RVW button down V995 will scroll through the categories starting with Pilot Pi ot_ Voice Voi ce Power on sequence Pwr On Signal strength meter Meter and then AutoMute aMute 3 Release the RVW button when V995 shows the AutoMute item Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on V995 will display aMute ON Ifyou accidentally don t release the RVW button in time and V995 goes to the next category hold the RVW button down again and after V995 scrolls through all categories it will begin again at the top of the list 4 Press the CHG button to change from aMute ONtoaMute OFF 5 To complete the Programming simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button or press the PWR button The V995 will display Comp et e beep 4 times and return to normal operation Overview of Programming Press the REVIEW button Press the CHANGE button to go from one category to change your setting to the next within a category PILOT Power on indication VOICE POWER ON SEQUENCE SIGNAL STRENGTH METER AUTOMUTE CITY MODE SENSITIVITY BANDS J Factory Default Settings To reset V995 to its original factory settings press and hold the CITY
24. pair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident Where to mount V995 For optimum detection performance we recommend the following e Using the QuickMount bracket mount your V995 level and high enough on your front windshield to provide aclear view of the road from the front and rear e Mount V995 away from windshield wipers other solid objects and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens Windshield QuickM ount V995 s QuickMount bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle free mounting 1 Depress the QuickMount button on the top of V995 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 Caution A few vehicles including some Porsches have windshields with a soft antitacerative 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 windshield has this coating 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 V995 on your windshield use the QuickMount adjustment button located on the top of the V995 and slide
25. pean travel e Detects and decodes Safety Warning System messages If you ve used a radar detector before a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5 and the Programming information on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the new features If this is your first detector please read the manual in detail to get the most out of your V995 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 Rnweerddaypefadias y h Reference Card y Remove card along perforations W BELTRONICS V995 Qik RfaenreGd There are 7 user selectable options so you can customize your V995 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 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 current settings You can either tap 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 Y ou ca
26. return to normal operation Programming Details gt Quick Reference Card y Remove card along perforations W Apon o ORI SOR Sr nn on SSE a e E a Ao A E E O EA E E a E E BELTRONICS V995 Qik RfeereGid Press the RVW button Press the CHG button to go from one category to change your setting to the next within a category HWY PILOT Pilot Full word Highway or AutoScan or City Power on indication Pilot H letter Hor Aor C Pilot V Vehicle voltage VOICE Voice 0 Voice alerts on Voice OFF Voice alerts off POWER ON SEQUENCE PwrOn STD Standard power on sequence PwrOn FST Fast power on sequence SIGNALSTRENGTH METER Meter STD Standard signal strength meter Meter TEC Tech Display AUTOMUTE aMute 0 AutoMute on AutoMute off CITY MODE SENSITIVITY City STD Standard City mode sensitivity City Lox LowX band sensitivity in City Mode i X i No Xband sensitivity in City Mode BANDS Bands AL All bands enabled Bands MOD One or more bands are disabled Turn bands ON or OFF by pressing the VOLUME MUTE button H X ON or OFF dfaitisan K ON o OFF defaultison Ka ON or OFF defaultison POP ON or OFF defaultisoff Ku ON or OFF defaultisoff LSR ON or OFF defaultison Factory Default Settings SWS ON or OFF defaultisoff g a A soRojsdoboppmeaRy A Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide 4 5 Programming 12 16 Installation 6 7 e How to use Programming 12
27. rowaves 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 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 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 radar your V995 will occasionally receive non police radar signals Since these transmitters are usually contained inside of a building or aimed toward
28. sitivity is maintained on all other bands You can also customize V995 s City mode sensitivity including No X mode See the Programming section for details Brightness V995 s BRT button selects the brightness of V995 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 V995 always turn on at aspecific brightness See the Programming section for details Dark Mode When you select the Dark mode with the BRT switch V995 changes to avery inconspicuous power on indication avery Dim AD HD or CD In this display the A H or C indicates Auto Highway or City and the D indicates Dark When V995 is in the Dark mode the display will not show visual alerts when V995 detects signals Only the audible alert will tell you of detected signals If you prefer you can have V995 s display totally dark see the Programming section Controls and Features Audible Alerts For Radar signals V995 uses a Geiger counter4ike 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 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 K band buzzing Ka band double
29. t you that one or more bands have been changed Signal Strength M eter Met er STD Standard meter In this setting the meter displays the band of the received signal and a bar graph shows the relative signal strength factory default Met er 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 AutoM ute aMute ON AutoMute on In this setting V995 s audio alerts will initially be at the volume you set but after a few seconds V995 will automatically reduce the volume level to keep you informed but not annoyed factory default aMut eOFF AutoMute off With AutoMute off V995 s audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter 15 City Mode Sensitivity City STD Standard In this setting when you put V995 in the City mode X band sensitivity is significantly reduced to reduce annoyance from X band intrusion alarms and motion sensors factory default City LoX Low X band sensitivity In this setting when you put V995 in the City mode X band sensitivity is reduced more than the standard setting This will reduce X band alarms from other sources even further but also significantly reduces range to X band traffic radar City NoX No X band sensitivity In this setting when you put V995 in the City mode V995 will not respon
30. 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 confirmation that your V995 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 anewer 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
31. tness plus Dark Mode Power Requirement e 12VDC Negative Ground e Power cord included 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 17 Sensitivity Control e Highway AutoScan and City Auto Calibration Circuitry VG2 Immunity Dimensions Inches 1 25 H x 2 75 W x 4 75L Patented Technology V995 is covered by one or more of the following US patents 6 836 238 6 693 578 6 614 385 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 V995 is also covered by one or more of the following Canadian patents 2 330 964 1 295 715 1 295 714 1 187 602 1 187 586 European patent 1 145 030 Other patents pending Additional patents may be listed inside the product Technical Details Interpreting Alerts Although the V995 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 V995 and how to interpret what it tells yo
32. u The specific type of radar being used the type of transmission continuous or instant on and the location of the radar source affect the radar alerts you receive The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding the V995 s warning system for radar laser and safety alerts Alert Explanation The V995 begins to sound slowly then the rate of alert increases The Signal Meter ramps accordingly You are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in your direction V995 emits short alerts for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again V995 suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit 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 A brief laser alert Laser is being used in the area Because laser is inherently difficult to detect any laser alert may indicate a source very close by V995 receives weak signals These signals may be alittle stronger as you pass large roadside objects The signals increase in frequency 18 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
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