Beltronics V960/V940 Radar Detector User Manual
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1. Note for a complete listing of the five Safety Warning System categories and corresponding messages please refer to the Safety Warning System Alert Card enclosed with your manual Performance Verification gt Conditions that Affect Radar Alerts If you feel your unit is not alerting properly keep in mind that there are many conditions that influence the intensity or duration of an alert 1 The police are using instant on pulsed Radar in which case no signal is transmitted until visual contact has been made with your vehicle For detection of this signal you must rely on reflected signals from Radar directed at traffic traveling ahead of you 2 The police Radar unit is positioned perpendicular to the road around a curve or just over the crest of a hill thus significantly reducing the reception range 3 The highway traffic between your vehicle and the police Radar source is heavy This blocks reflects transmitted signals The presence of several large trucks between you and the police Radar unit could also significantly reduce reception 4 Rain or humid weather conditions can absorb trans mitted signals before they reach your vehicle again reducing detection range 5 The police Radar unit is not properly tuned and is transmitting outside the fcc allocated X K or Super Wideband Ka frequency ranges gt Conditions that Affect Laser Alerts If you feel your unit is not properly alerting to the pr2. two beeps confirm this selection Use of the DRK button does not affect audio alerts Important if you press the the DRK button and do not receive audible confirmation the audio level has been set too low gt AUD Auto Mute Volume Control Button gt Manual Muting of Audio Alerts Radar and SWS Whether Auto Mute is selected on or off in Selectable Features the audio alerts can be completely muted by pressing the AUD button during an alert The display will briefly show QUIET No audible alert will be heard as long as the signal is present The unit will remain in manual mute mode for approximately 12 seconds from the last received alert Note because Laser alerts are not lengthy or sustained muting is not required see page 21 gt Volume Control Press and hold the AUD button to engage the volume control the volume will cycle high to low Release the AUD button when you have reached your desired audio setting gt CTY City Highway Button The CTY button has four functions 1 AutoScan Mode 2 Highway Mode 3 City X Filtration Mode 4 City X K Ka Filtration Mode gt AutoScan Mode VECTOR 960 and VECTOR 940 are factory shipped with AutoScan engaged Autoscan is designed to automatically adjust sensitivity to X and K Band Radar whatever your driving environment Whether driving in densely populated urban areas or wide open rural areas AutoScan will automatically reje
3. of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 7 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 8 You must provide a copy of a dated sales receipt for your unit in order to receive service under warranty Service gt Warranty Service If you feel your detector is not functioning properly please review this manual articularly the section on erformance Verification If you still feel service is required please follow the instructions below 1 To obtain service during the warranty period please call the appropriate number below to obtain an RA number and shipping instructions Remember to return your detector postage paid insured and in suitable packaging 1 800 341 2288 USA 1 800 268 3994 CAN 2 For your own protection obtain a proof of delivery receipt Shipping costs are your responsibility 3 Enclose with your unit the following information a Your name complete return address and written description of the problem No P O Box please b A telephone number where you can be reached during regular business hours c A copy of your dated sales receipt gt Post Warranty Service The following arrangements apply if the warranty period has expired or you are not able to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt indicating purchase within the last twelve mont
4. 268 3994 CANADA 1 Year Warrantv VECTOR 960 VECTOR 940 1 This warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship This warranty does not apply if the unit has been subject to physical abuse improper installation modification or if the housing or serial number of the unit has been removed The enforceability of this warranty is limited to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable to or enforceable by any subsequent owner In the event of a defect malfunction or other failure to conform to this warranty BELTRONICS will at its sole discretion repair or replace the unit at no charge You are responsible for all shipping costs in connection with warranty service pursuant to this warranty This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase and shall be effective for a period of one year There are no express warranties covering the unit other than those set forth in this warranty All implied warranties are limited to the period of this warranty and no warranties expressed or implied extend beyond this period Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you 6 BELTRONICS will in no event be liable for any consequential incidental indirect or special damages including but not limited to lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use misuse or function of the unit Some states do not allow the exclusion
5. F 2 Radar Laser Digital Voice or Tone Model V960 2 Radar Laser SWS Digital Voice or Tone Model V940 3 Safety Warning System ON OFF 4 Safety Warning System Digital Voice ON or OFF Model V960 5 Audio Visual Scroll Rate FAST or SLOW 6 Inverted Display Option ON or OFF 7 AutoScan Highway City X or City ALL General Selectable Features are accessed by pressing the PWR and CTY buttons simultaneously when the unit is OFF see page 14 Note for convenience AutoScan is accessed using the CTY button see page 9 SD Profile of Features _4 Power Up Test Sequence Start Up Mode 5 Tutorial Mode sick sisiers see sce ease vestianecriseee ars 7 Set and Forget Memory 04 8 Reset to Factory Settings 8 DRK Bright Dim Dark Button 8 AUD Auto Mute Volume Control Button 9 CTY City Highway Button 9 Entering Selectable Features Mode 14 General Guidelines 0000 14 Understanding Radar Laser and SWST 174 interpretationiot Al ei Sa e Radar Alerts coi seiis be eae bee oe ee boone 18 Instant On Pulsed Radar Alert 21 Typical False Alert Radar 21 Laser Alerts sszssrtnzz siikskonssnsezssss 21 Safety Warning System SWS Alerts 22 Conditions That Affect Radar Alerts 24 Conditions That Affe
6. TECHNOLO Head Office 2422 Dunwin Drive Mississauga Ontario Canada L5L 1J9 Tel 905 828 1002 Fax 905 828 2951 www beltronics com This product is subject to one or more of the following patents United States 4 571 593 4 625 210 4 630 054 4 939 521 4 952 936 4 961 074 5 402 087 5 446 923 5 587 916 5 600 132 Canada 1 187 586 1 187 602 1 295 714 1 295 715 Other Patents Pending Safety Warning System L C Patents Pending Printed in Canada 273004 10 Te Bo VECTOR Q6O0 VECTOR 940 THE NEXT GENERATION IN DIGITAL PERFORMANCE gt Operating Instructions a Model V960 elo oye Model V940 EED BEL FONICS e70 fej 70 R0 Mua le LI Thank you for purchasing one of BEL s VECTOR SERIES Radar Laser Safety Detectors BE s VECTOR SERIES offers Driver Selectable Features Digital Voice Text Messages and the best possible X K and Super Wideband Ka radar sensitivity available Enjoy your new detector and be sure to obey all laws where ever you may travel Remember owning a Radar detector does not give you a license to speed Alerts from a Radar detector serve as an effective reminder to check your speed Laws vary throughout the USA governing the use of a Radar detector It is your responsibility to follow these laws SOFTWARE UPGRADABLE VECTOR 960 and VECTOR 940 contain Flash Technology which provides the highest capability to be reprogrammed as the threat of new poli
7. When cresting a hill a weak initial alert followed very quickly by a full alert is typical This alert pattern requires prompt attention Moving Radar behind you traveling in the same direction i Police Radar signals transmitted from behind your vehicle can be received when reflected by objects in front of you such as large signs bridges and trucks As you drive the size and configuration of these objects are constantly changing causing the strength of any reflected Radar signal received to vary A strong uninterrupted alert indicates the patrol car is close behind gt Instant On Pulsed Radar This type of signal appears suddenly when a Radar unit is triggered The instant on alert consists of an intense three second audio burst coupled with the type of band detected signal strength digit 1 9 V960 only and flashing of the signal strength bar graph in the display Instant on pulsed alert to Ka band Ka9 MM V960 Ka MEMMM V940 gt Typical False Alert Radar Ideally a Radar detector should only alert in the presence of police Radar However because other devices share X band with police Radar false alerts sometimes occur Generally a false signal produces only a short audio and visual alert Since they are most often weak it is possible to drive out of the signal s range very quickly and receive only a brief alert Although many times the probable source of the
8. ce traffic radar monitoring technologies emerge Please ensure that you promptly send in your Consumer Information card This will ensure you are notified about new traffic monitoring technologies as they emerge SHADOW TECHNOLOGY II VECTOR 960 and VECTOR 940 contain Shadow Technology Il making them undetectable to the Interceptor VG 2 Radar Detector Detector VECTOR 960 and VECTOR 940 provide Driver Selectable Features Driver Selectable Features allow you to customize how alerts will be presented to you 4 Operating Modes ECTOR 960 3 Operating Modes VECTOR 940 1 NORMAL Mode A lengthy power up test sequence text messages identify alerts received i e X Band 2 MODIFICATIONS Mode Full Power up test sequence presents ONLY those General Selectable Features which you have altered from factory pre set Text messages identify alerts received 3 QUICK START Mode No test sequence unit immediately shows last used traveling mode utoScarn Hishway City X City ALL Text messages identify alerts received 4 TECH Mode V960 only Full Power up text sequence Text messages identify band received followed by ACTUAL police traffic radar or Laser frequency i e 24 150 to confirm K band Operating Modes are selected using the PWR button see page 5 7 General Selectable Features VECTOR 960 6 General Selectable Features VECTOR 940 1 AutoMute ON or OF
9. ct Laser Alerts 24 Warranty Service 0c eee eee eee eee 27 Post Warranty Service 0000000 28 Accessories 29 PWR Power Start Up Mode Button pressing and holding PWR will turn the unit on Continuing to press the PWR button will scroll through the start up mode options NORMAL MODS Modifications 8 START Quick Start TECH MODE Model V960 only plus TUTORIAL MODE Text Message Display communicates all mode selections i e DIM DARK CITY HIGHWAY and AUTOMUTE and confirms Radar band and signal strength presence of Laser and SWS messages received DRK Bright Dim Dark Button provides bright dark and fully adjustable dim settings of the Text Display for discreet night travel Audio alerts are not affected CTY City Highway AutoScan Button choose between Autoscan Highway City X or City ALL X K Ka filtration modes AUD Auto Mute Volume Control Button provides manual muting of all Radar and sws alerts Pressing and holding the AUD button will change the audio level Antenna Opening Radar and sws signals are received by a patented diecast antenna with integrated transition to microstrip mixer Note Model V960 pictured 7 Laser Optical Sensors collect Laser signals from in front and behind 8 Audio Alert Speaker all audible alerts and Digital Voice Messages are emitted from this location 9 Power Jack using the straight or co
10. ct virtually all false signals which are shared with traffic Radar on X and K Bands such as door openers and security systems AutoScan is a no fuss means of achieving optimum signal selectivity gt Highway Select Highway mode when traveling in rural or highway environments for maximum X K Super Wideband Ka sensitivity gt City X Mode Select City X mode when traveling in moderate city conditions of travel and some level of X band filtration is required Once engaged weak X band signals encountered will produce no audible alert until the signal strength reaches a preset level However visual alerts will be processed the instant an X band signal is detected keeping you quietly informed Since most false X band signals are weak the use of the CTY mode allows you to drive out of their range before they reach the preset level and trigger a full audio alert gt City All Mode X K Super Wideband Ka This mode is ideal for use in areas where a high level of microwave transmissions can cause falsing on all three Radar bands In City All mode your unit will provide an initial short alert coupled with visual confirmation of the band detected and signal strength in the display No further audible alert is provided until the signal strength reaches a preset level When no audio alert is provided the visual alert keeps you quietly informed Description of Selectable Features d There are a total of 11 Drive
11. depends upon the strength of the signal received As the strength of the Radar signal increases the audio alert becomes more rapid and the bar graph will display the maximum number of five segments indicating maximum signal strength Assuming the Radar signal remains uninterrupted the audible and visual alerts will clearly indicate a weak signal becoming stronger as you drive closer to the Radar source Remember when the police Radar source is moving toward you the Radar signal strength will increase much more rapidly than if you are approaching a stationary source Stationary Radar aimed around a corner Under this circumstance reaction time is considerably reduced Since the Radar signals are transmitted across your line of travel there is generally no signal available to receive until you are relatively close to the source Once an alert is received expect the strength of the signal to increase very quickly Advanced warning in this situation may be reduced Stationary Radar concealed by the crest of a hill aimed in your direction Radar signals travel in a straight line and do not pass through earth Consequently police Radar aimed at the crest of a steep hill cannot be received until you are at or near the top Warning time may be minimal as in situation 2 since a strong signal is not present until you are near the crest of the hill At this point you may be nearly in the police officer s line of sight
12. eK Band 24 150GHz eSuper Wideband Ka 33 4 GHz to 36 0 GHz Both X and K bands are well known to motorists who have traveled with Radar detectors Introduced first was X band Radar which became common during the 1960s In the mid 1970s the lower powered more difficult to detect K band Radar was introduced In 1987 FCC approval was given for Radar equipment using a third frequency Ka In response to this BELTRONICS introduced the first Radar detectors capable of detecting X K and Ka Band signals In late 1990 FCC approval was given to Wideband Ka 34 2 GHz to 35 2 GHz Once again BEL responded with Wideband Ka detection Today BEL s VECTOR SERIES detects the complete Super Wideband Ka frequency allotted for police monitoring 33 4 GHz to 36 0 GHz gt Total Tracking Laser TTL Unlike Radar signals which are highly reflective Laser signals have very poor reflective characteristics Many of today s Laser detectors do not have the high sensitivity necessary to detect Laser within a large field of view Your unit incorporates BEL s number one rated Laser detection Twin Laser ports detect energy far outside the main Laser beam including off axis signals providing the largest achievable 360 field of view The alerts provided by your unit are the same whether signals are received from the front or rear gt Safety Warning System SWS What is it Interpretation of Alerts The Radio A
13. esence of Laser signals keep in mind that rain fog high humidity and traffic conditions can affect the range that the Laser beam can be detected 24 Troubleshooting gt Solutions for Common Problems If your unit is not operating properly please refer to the outline below Problem Possible Cause Corrective Procedure Unit not Plug not Reinsert plug and rotate receiving properly inserted power Fuse in power cord is Replace with 1 amp defective 250 Volt 3ag fuse see Baie Lighter socket not clean f Consult your dealer or and negatively grounded f a professional mechanic Fuse or electrical Consult your dealer or wiring for lighter a professional mechanic socket defective Poor Antenna lens opening Reposition unit with detection partially blocked unobstructed view of range road ahead and behind Radar signals unable to Determine whether pass through windshield f your vehicle has a heated windshield known as Instaclear or ElectriClear or is covered with a metallic sun screen Erratic or High concentration of Use CTY mode frequent non police X band or CTY all alerts sources Review section in this manual on Performance Verification Partial or Dim or dark mode Disengage dim or no display engaged dark mode Limited Warranty If you experience a problem with your unit that is not covered in this outline please call Monday to Friday 8 30 am 4 30 pm EST for assistance 1 800 341 2288 USA 1 800
14. false signal can be identified supermarket bank commercial building etc caution is advised until the source can be confirmed The X band alert pattern caused by a non police source can look like the initial alert produced by actual police Radar For this reason appropriate action is required any time an alert is received gt Laser Alerts When Laser is detected the display will flash LASER coupled with a distinct Laser audio alert If a vehicle is a long distance from the source of Laser pulses fewer pulses will generally be received The closer the vehicle is to the source of Laser pulses the greater the likelihood of receiving a steady stream of Laser pulses The reason for this is the aiming stability of the Laser gun and the fact that it is difficult to hold the gun absolutely still Any movement of the gun results in motion of the beam at the target The further the target the greater the displacement of the beam and the shorter the dwell time of the beam at the target point Therefore there is the possibility of receiving only a few Laser pulses Due to these characteristics all Laser alerts should be taken seriously gt Safety Warning System SWS Alerts With the Safety Warning System feature ON and an SWS transmitter in use your detector will provide a unique 2 second SWS tone coupled with a Safety Warning System category word i e HazdZone indicating Highway Hazard Zone Advisory t
15. hs 1 To return your unit follow steps 1 through 3 b under Warranty Service 2 Enclose with your unit 85 US or 115 Canadian to cover inspection and postage return Prices subject to change without notice Accessories If you require any additional accessories replacement accessories or any accessory which is not included with your unit call to order or for more information Monday to Friday 8 30 am 4 30 pm est 1 800 341 2288 USA 1 800 268 3994 CANADA MODEL COST COST DESCRIPTION NUMBER USA CANADA eSuction Cup Kit 2 DA 6 2 95 3 95 eStraight Power Cord 12 DA 16 9 95 11 95 eCoiled Power Cord 8 DA 17 11 95 16 95 Power Cord Fuses 2 DA 19 3 95 5 95 Hook amp Loop Fastener DA 20 2 95 3 95 eVisor Windshield Bracket DA 100 12 95 16 95 e4 Non Skid Dash Mounting Pads DA 1000 2 95 3 95 eSoft Travel Case DA 62 13 95 19 95 eAnodized Aluminum Travel Case DA 101 24 95 32 95 eOwner s Manual V960 940 n c n c Prices subject to change without notice
16. iled cord VECTOR 960 and VECTOR 940 operate in any vehicle with a 13 8 volt DC negative ground system 70 5 volt to 15 5 volt range Getting Started gt Power Up Test Sequence Start Up Mode Using the supplied straight or coiled power cord place the end with the elbow shaped jack into the receptacle on the side of the detector the opposite end of the cord connects to the cigarette barrel Plug the cigarette barrel into your vehicle s cigarette plug or the secondary receptacle if your vehicle is so equipped Press the PWR button to turn the unit ON Depending upon the Operating Mode selected the power up test sequence and confirmation of Radar Laser SWS alerts will be relayed to you as follows gt NORMAL Factory Pre Set Mode A lengthy power up test sequence that displays audio and text messages for Laser Ka K X and Safety Warning System SWS followed by the status of the General Selectable Features each time the unit is turned on When complete unit is ready for operation and will display Radar Laser and SWS messages when signals are detected Normal Mode is recommended when first using your VECTOR 985 gt MODS Modifications Mode Presents audio and text messages for Laser Ka K X and Safety Warning System SWS followed by ONLY those General Selectable Features which have been modified by the user from their Factory pre set state each time unit is turned on Unit is ready for operatio
17. initial audio alert This standard setting is often preferred when background noise in a vehicle is loud Factory setting is Amuteoff Note because of its urgency Laser alerts are not affected by this mode gt Feature 2 Radar Laser Digital Voice Prompts With Voice on unit will provide Digital Voice prompts followed by beeps when X K Ka and Laser signals are detected With Voiceoff unit will sound unique audio tones only Factory setting is Voice on Note For Model V940 the Digital Voice Feature of the five SWS categories is included with the Radar Laser Voice Feature gt Feature 3 Safety Warning System SWS With SWSon unit will provide a message when signals from SWS transmitters are detected Factory setting is SWSon gt Feature 4 Safety Warning System Voice or Tone Model V960 When SWSvoice is selected unit will provide Digital Voice announcements when SWS transmitters are detected Factory setting is SWSvoice When SWStone is selected Digital Voice is replaced by tone clicking only Factory setting is SWSvoice gt Feature 5 Audio Visual Scroll Rate When SCRslow is selected unit will provide a slow cycling of audio visual messages When SCRfast is selected unit will provide a fast cycling of audio visual messages Factory setting is SCRslow gt Feature 6 Inverted Display Feature When selected you
18. n and will display Radar Laser and SWS messages when signals are detected gt Q START Quick Start Mode Unit will bypass the power up test sequence and will display the last selected traveling mode AutoScan factory default Hishway City X or City ALL Q Start is recommended when you are comfortable with the detector and do not require a rundown of sample messages Unit is ready for operation and will display Radar Laser and SWS messages when signals are detected gt TECH MODE VECTOR 960 only Presents audio and text messages followed by the display of the ACTUAL frequency of the received radar bandwidth and Laser Unit is ready for operation and will display Radar Laser and SWS messages including actual frequencies when signals are detected Sample alerts while operating in Tech Mode Laser Alert LASER JBENM X Band Alert x BAND followed by 18 525 K Band Alert K BAND followed by 24 158 Ka Band Alert Ka BAND followed by any frequency between 33 4 36 0 GHz Whichever Operating mode you select VECTOR 960 and VECTOR 940 will be in standby mode and ready to detect traffic Radar Laser and SWS signals The display will show AutoScart factory pre set which is suitable for ALL driving conditions unless you change this to Hishway City X or City ALL see page 9 gt TUTORIAL MODE The Tutorial Mode allows you to bec
19. nted detector ineffective If in doubt check with an appropriate dealership to see if this applies to your vehicle To achieve optimum performance regardless of which mounting position you choose follow the basic steps on the following page Instaclear is a registered trademark of the Ford Motor Company ElectriClear is a registered Trademark of Libbey Owens Ford and Delco Remy Consider occupant safety when selecting a mounting location Choose a location where the unit will not be hazardous in case of an accident For optimum detection position your unit with a clear unobstructed view of the road from the front and rear Do not allow the unit to make contact with the windshield This will eliminate unnecessary vibration Avoid placing your unit in direct sunlight During the summer interior temperatures of an enclosed vehicle can sometimes reach temperatures that will cause premature aging of the unit Your detector is not waterproof exposure to water may cause damage and your warranty will be void gt Dash Mounting You can mount your unit to a level area of your vehicle s dash using the hook and loop fastener or the four non skid dash mounting pads provided gt Windshield Mounting 1 Remove the mounting cover on the top of the detector by pressing on the raised dots and pushing outward Insert the grooved cover plate supplied until it locks into place Clean the desired area of the
20. o quickly orient you to the type of situation ahead This introductory message is followed by a specific Text Message i e SHARP CURVE AHEAD and Digital Voice Message which is repeated twice After the Digital Voice the unit will continue to present the message and provide the clicking tone for as long as an SWS signal is detected If two separate SWS messages are received each message is presented twice before the clicking resumes You can replay the last SWS message received by pressing the DRK button within 30 seconds of receiving an SWS alert Both Digital Voice and Text Message are replayed If you have selected SWStone Digital Voice off your unit will show just the Text Message see Selectable Features page 11 Note the end of a multiple word SWS message is indicated by an asterisk VECTOR 940 provides only Digital Voice and Text Messages for the FIVE SWS categories and not all 60 individual messages Abbreviated SWS Category Words Hus Work confirms Highway Construction Maintenance messages 1 11 HazdZone confirms Highwav Hazard Zone Advisorv messages 13 31 Weather confirms Weather Related Hazards messages 33 41 Travinfo confirms Travel Information Convenience messages 43 59 Movina confirms Emergency Slow Moving Vehicles in transit messages 61 64 Messase Unknown confirms incomplete or unknown messages
21. ome more familiar with all audible and visual alerts The message TUTORIAL appears in the display followed by the audio and corresponding Text Message for LASER Ka AUDIO K AUDIO X AUDIO sample Radar alert and SAFETY WARNING SYSTEM SAMPLE ALERTS Three sample SWS messages are then presented in the display along with the corresponding Digital Voice Messages Note sample radar and SWS messages are random Presentation of alerts will differ than what is printed based on operation mode selected Tutorial Mode will cycle continuously until PWR is pressed to exit this mode Sample 1 ACCIDENT AHEAD Sample 2 HIGHWAY WORKCREW AHEAD Sample 3 POLICE IN PURSUIT You can access the complete list of SWS messages by pressing the AUD button MSG 1 will appear in the display once AUD is pressed Pressing the AUD button a second time will allow you to listen to the SWS message while viewing it in the display to move forward in the list press the CTY button to move backward in the list press the DRK button Continue the steps above to play all 60 SWS messages Note VECTOR 940 provides Digital Voice and Text Messages for the FIVE SWS categories only and NOT the individual messages for each category For example MSG 1 will play the category Highway Construction Maintenance This heading will play for all 11 messages Refer to the enclosed card for the other category me
22. r Selectable Features for VECTOR 960 and 9 Driver Selectable Features for VECTOR 940 These features may be selected depending upon your driving environment and preference AutoMute ON or OFF Radar Laser Digital Voice or Tone Model V960 Radar Laser SWS Digital Voice or Tone Model V940 Safety Warning System ON OFF Safety Warning Svstem Digital VOICE or TONE Model V960 Audio Visual Scroll Rate FAST or SLOW Inverted Display Option ON OFF AutoScan accessed using CTY Button 8 Normal Mode Note 8 11 accessed using PWR Button 9 Modifications Mode 10 Q Start 11 Tech Mode AW N No Nou Display references Radar and Laser only but does include SWS voice as well gt Feature 1 AutoMute On or Off With Amute on your unit will provide several X K or Super Wideband Ka audio alerts followed by the Digital Voice announcement of the signal detected After the Digital Voice announcement a clicking tone keeps you quietly informed for as long as the signal is present This clicking becomes more rapid as the strength of the Radar signal increases Amute on enables you to conveniently monitor extended encounters without having to manually mute or adjust the volume setting With Amuteoff your unit will provide a continuous series of X K Super Wideband Ka audio alerts and Digital Voice announcements of the signal detected Digital Voice prompts are provided once after the
23. r unit can be mounted to the visor using the hook amp loop fastener upside down and the display will remain right reading Upside down mounting may allow for easier access to the unit s functions Note Inverted display is ON when the check mark symbol is FLASHING inverted display is OFF when the underscore line is flashing Entering Selectable Features Mode 1 With the unit OFF press and hold the PWR and CTY buttons simultaneously The word FEATURES will appear in the display followed by the status of the first Selectable Feature 2 Press the AUD button to make your selection 3 Press the CTY button to move to the next Selectable Feature To move backward in the list press the DRK button 4 Press the PWR button to exit Selectable Features mode To confirm your unit is ready for operation and what mode of travel your unit is operating the display will read AutoScan Hishwas City X or City ALL Installation gt General Guidelines Do not mount your unit directly behind windshield wipers or mirrored sunscreens which block Radar and Laser signals and substantially reduce warning range Unlike after market mirrored sun screens regular tinted glass does not affect Radar reception Radar signals are also reflected by heated windshields known as Instaclear and ElectriClear available as an option on some vehicles This type of windshield makes any dash visor or windshield mou
24. ssages To exit Tutorial Mode press the PWR button and your unit will be on and ready to receive signals gt Set and Forget Memory Any time your unit is turned off or unplugged from the cigarette lighter socket all feature settings you have selected are retained in the unit s memory Set and Forget Memory eliminates the need to reset your preferred feature settings each time your unit is turned off and then back on gt Reset to Factory Settings You can reset your unit to factory settings for Start Up mode volume DRK AUD CTY and General Selectable Features To reset press and hold the CTY button until the display shows RESET Two beeps will sound and your unit will cycle through the NORMAL Start Up Mode gt DRK Bright Dim Dark Button The DRK button allows selection of a bright fully adjustable dim or dark mode Your unit is factory preset to full bright display To engage dim mode press and hold the DRK button The display will cycle through various levels of dim illumination Release the button at your chosen level To engage dark mode press the DRK button a second time A single beep coupled with the brief illumination of BARK on the display confirms your selection You ll notice an As AutoScan H Highway mode Cx City mode or CA City ALL remains dim to confirm your unit is receiving power To return to a full bright setting press the DRK button a third time
25. ssociation Defending Airwave Rights Inc R A D A R conceived and developed the Safety Warning System The concept behind this system is to warn motorists of potential road hazards by employing Safety Warning System transmitters in areas such as construction zones accident sites and detours These SWS transmitters operate within the 24 GHz portion of the K band frequency and broadcast uniquely coded signals that are detected by your unit gt Radar Alerts 1 8 The alerts provided by your unit are affected both by the type of transmission continuous wave or instant on and the position of the Radar source Generally when you drive closer to a Radar source the intensity of the received signal increases resulting in the increase of the number of bar graph segments as well as numerical digit 1 9 Model V960 only anda corresponding increase in the audio alert rate Described below are five common types of Radar encounters and the alerts you will typically receive Stationary or moving Radar straight ahead or aimed in your direction m Since Radar signals travel in a straight line this Radar encounter potentially offers maximum warning range Once the signal is received the initial warning i consists of an X K or Super Wideband Ka audio alert coupled with simultaneous identification of the Radar band X K or Ka and signal strength in the Text Display The number of bar graph segments displayed
26. windshield and adhere the windshield visor bracket by pressing on the suction cups Slide the detector onto the mounting bracket until it locks into place 5 To adjust the angle of the bracket squeeze and hold the circular buttons on the sides of the bracket this will allow you to angle the bracket to your windshield Note some vehicles have a plastic coating on the inside of the windshield designed to protect occupants in case of an accident Use of the windshield bracket on this type of windshield can permanently mark the surface Check with your dealer if you are unsure whether your vehicle is equipped with this type of windshield gt Visor Mounting 1 Remove the two suction cups and follow steps 1 2 4 and 5 2 Clip the detector to the edge of the sun visor nearest the windshield gt Fuse Replacement If the fuse has blown remove the tip from the lighter plug followed by the old fuse Replace the fuse with a l amp 3AG fuse Defeating the fuse protection can damage your unit or your vehicle s electrical system and will void your warranty Note the tip is in two pieces be careful not to lose either piece or the spring inside the holder See diagram below Understanding Radar Laser and SWS gt Three Radar Frequencies Three microwave frequencies have been allocated by the FCC Federal Communications Commission and are used for traffic Radar They are eX Band 10 525 GHz
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