Beltronics STi DRIVER Radar Detector User Manual
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1. STi DRIVER will not turn on e Check the PWR is on e Check that vehicle ignition is ON e Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional e Try STi DRIVER in another vehicle STi DRIVER feels very warm e Itis normal for STi DRIVER to feel warm Your 14 year old son has changed all 9 of the Programming options Ex planation of Displays e You can return all of the programming options to the factory defaults by holding down the VOLUME MUTE and SENS buttons while you turn the STi DRIVER on No display STi DRIVER isin the Dark mode pages 9 16 Pi ot HWY One of the many programming messages pages 12 16 WorkZone One of the many Safety Radar messages pages 22 23 Caution STi DRIVER has detected a Safety Radar Signal but the signal isn t yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message pages 22 23 rvic aj STi DRIVER has failed the calibration test Contact Beltronics for repair equire 25 Service Service Procedure If your STi DRIVER 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 STi DRIVER 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 informat2. Di spl ay power on indication Pi ot then alert lamp Al amp Voice Power on sequence signal strength meter and then AutoMute 3 Release the RVW button when the STi DRIVER shows the AutoMute item Sn on the Sli DRIVER will display aMute ON If you accidentally don t release the Review button in time and the STi DRIVER goes to the next category hold the RVW button down again and scroll through the categories again until a Mut e is displayed 4 Press the CHG button to change from aMute ONtoaMute OFF 5 To complete the Programming simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The Sli DRIVER will display Comp et e beep 4 times and return to normal operation Programming Details gt Quick Reference Card M Remove card along perforations W Press the RVW button to go from one category to the next DISPLAY PILOT Power on indication ALERT LAMP VOICE POWER ON SEQUENCE SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Factory Default Settings Mi n Med Max Dark DFT MOD Press the CHG button to change your setting within a category Standard display Inverted display Full word Highway AutoScan etc Letter H A C or Cnx Vehicle voltage Alert lamp on Alert lamp off Voice alerts on Voice alerts off Standard power on sequence Fast power on sequence Standard signal strength meter Threat Display Tech Display AutoMute on AutoMute off Automatic brightness Minimum brightness Medium
3. Sensitivity Control e AutoScan e Highway e City e CityNoX Additional Patented Technology e Auto Calibration Circuitry e Mute AutoMute SmartM ute e TotalShield Technology Dimensions Inches 1 25 H x 2 75 W x 4 75L Patented Technology 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 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 STi DRIVER has a comprehen sive warning system and this handbook is as complete as we can make it only experience will teach you what to expect from your STi DRIVER and how to interpret what it tells you The specific type of radar being used Alert 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 STi DRIV
4. above 16 5 volts e Easy to use Programming lets you customize up to 9 features Exclusive AutoScan mode intelligently reduces unwanted false alarms Ultrabright text display provides easy to read information from any angle Tech Display provides actual numeric radar frequency for any radar signal Programmable Bands on off Detects and decodes up to 64 Safety Warning System messages Includes new coiled and direct wire SmartPlug which provides a convenient mute button right on the plug 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 BELTRONICS STi DRIVER 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 vy Remove card along perforations W There are 9 user selectable options so you can customize your STi DRIVER for your own preferences The buttons labeled VOLUME MUTE ming Mode REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The abbreviations PGM RVW and CHG are located on the lower part of the display lens and are highlighted in graphics How to use Programming 1 To
5. actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received ed eal Tech Display shows one K band signal at 24 150 gigahertz Even longtime detector users will require a significant amount of time to get familiar with this new level of information about detected signals Programming There are 9 user selectable options so you can customize your STi DRIVER for your own preferences The buttons labeled VOLUME MUTE and SENS are also used to enter the Programming Mode REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The words PGM RVW and CHG are located on the front of the display lens 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 VOLUME MUTE and SENS 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 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 to normal operation 12 An example
6. be consistent or vary wildly You are approaching a radar unit concealed by ahill 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 STi DRIVER alerts intermittently Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert STi DRIVER gives an X band or K band alert intermittently A patrol car is approaching from the other direction sampling traffic with instant on radar Such alerts should be taken seriously 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 alertin 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 Radar works by directing its microwave beam down the road As your vehicle travels into
7. brightness Maximum brightness All dark Factory default settings Factory default settings modified Turn bands ON or OFF by pressing the SENS button or OFF defaultisan or OFF defaultiscn or OFF defaultison or OF F defaultisoff or OFF defaultison or OF F defaultisoff Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide 4 5 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 e Windshield Mount 7 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 Sensitivity Button 9 e How TotalShield Technology Works 22 e Brightness 9 e How Safety Radar Works 22 23 e Audible Alerts 10 Service 24 29 e Power Connector 10 e Troubleshooting 24 25 e Signal Strength Meter 10 e Service 26 e Threat Display 11 e Registration 27 28 e Tech Display 11 e Warranty and Accessories 29 Quick Reference Guide To begin using your STi DRIVER 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 vehicle s lighter socket 2 Moun
8. 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 TotalShield Technology Works Beltronic s TotalShield Technology keeps RF signals from radiating from the detector Unlike other radar and laser detectors which merely move their RF signals local oscillators to another frequency which will be detectable by future detector detec tors this revolutionary design keeps you unseen by current radar detector detectors including VG 2 and Spectre This unique design will also keep you unseen from any future radar detector detectors as well Although the BELTRONICS STi DRIVER is a completely undetectable radar laser and safety detector driving techniques and reactions to alerts can still draw unwanted attention Here are a few examples 1 Hitting the brakes immediately when the STi DRIVER provides an alert can broadcast use of a detector 2 Visible power cords brackets and suction cup marks on the glass can also adverti
9. 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 X Band or K band radar your STi DRIVER will occasionally receive non police radar signals Since these transmitters are usually contained inside of a building or aimed toward the ground they will generally produce much weaker readings than will atrue radar encounter As you become familiar with the sources of these pseudo alarms in your daily driving they wi
10. the detector can be mounted upside down and all information will be inverted so it s readable lt Inverted Orientation Pilot Pow er on indication Pil ot HWY Full description In this setting the STi DRIVER will display Highway AutoScan City or CityNox as its power on indication factory default Pilot H Letter In this setting the STi DRIVER will display H for Highway A for AutoScan C for City and Cnx for City Nox Pilot V Vehicle voltage In this setting the STi DRIVER will continually display H for Highway A for AutoScan C for City and Cnx for City NoX and the vehicle s voltage 14 NOTE When you are using the Dark mode the display will not display anything Only the power on indication on the SmartPlug will illuminate NOTE A high or low voltage warning is given any time the vehicle s voltage drops below 10 5 volts or goes above 16 5 volts This feature is always on regardless of the Pilot setting Alamp Alamp On alert lamp on In this setting the backlit VOLUME MUTE will flash on and off during an alert Al ampOFF alert lamp off In this setting the VOLUME MUTE backlit button will not flash on and off during an alert 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 announceme
11. BELTRONICS MAGNESIUM CONSTRUCTION BELTRONICS 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800 341 2288 www beltronics com 2005 BELTRONICS Made in Canada Features specifications and prices subject to change without notice Model STi DRIVER BELTRONICS DRIVER DIGITAL RADAReLASERe SAFETY DETECTOR Owner s Manual Congratulations The BELTRONICS STi DRIVER is the most advanced radar laser and safety detector ever designed and is ready to use right out of the box with our recommended factory settings The STi DRIVER includes full X K SuperWide Ka and Safety Warning System radar capability front and rear laser detection dual LNA low noise amplifier microwave receivers 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 BELTRONICS STi DRIVER contains the following revolutionary features e Dual LNA low noise amplifier receivers provide the longest possible warning against all radar threats e TotalShield RF Technology provides the ultimate in undetectability e Programmable Alert Lamp provides additional visual indication of alerts e Rugged magnesium case provides the ultimate protection for your investment e High and low voltage warning is given any time the vehicle s voltage drops below 10 5 volts or goes
12. ER s warning system for radar laser and safety alerts Explanation The STi DRIVER 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 STi DRIVER emits short alerts for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again An instant on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your view STi DRIVER suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit 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 STi DRIVER 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 point even when the patrol car is directly behind you Alert Explanation STi DRIVER alerts slowly for a while and then abruptly jumps to a strong alert STi DRIVER alerts intermittently Rate and strength of alerts may
13. Here ishow you would turn STi DRIVER s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the VOLUME MUTE and SENS buttons down for 2 seconds The SIi DRIVER will beep twice and display Pr ogr am 2 Then hold the RVW button down The STi DRIVER will scroll through the categories starting with Display Di sp Pilot Pi lot Alert Lamp Al amp Voi Voice Power on sequence Pwr On signal strength meter Meter AutoMute a Mut e Brightness Br t and Bands Bands 3 Release the RVW button when the STi DRIVER shows the AutoMute item Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on SIli DRIVER will display aMute ON If you accidentally don t release the RVW button in time and SIi DRIVER goes to the next category simply hold the RVW button down again the SIi DRIVER will scroll through all of the categories 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 Sli DRIVER will display Comp et e beep 4 times and return to normal operation Overview of Programming Press the REVIEW button to go from one category to the next DISPLAY PILOT Power on indication ALERT LAMP VOICE POWER ON SEQUENCE SIGNAL STRENGTH METER AUTOMUTE BRIGHTNESS BANDS ai Factory Default Settings To reset STi DRIVER to its original factory settings press and hold th
14. TING 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 en the aoe a our service center Other rights This Warranty gives you ite ints You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state Accessories The following accessories and replacement parts are available for the BELTRONICS STi DRIVER Standard Coiled Power Cord 14 00 Direct wire Power Cord 10 00 Coiled SmartPlug 29 95 Direct wire SmartPlug 29 95 Accessory Kit 19 95 Extra Windshield Mount 4 00 Carrying Case 29 95
15. UCT REGISTRATION CARD 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 1 Address ZIP State City Phone Number In case we have a question Serial Number Product Purchased BELTRONICS STi DRIVER 2 Price Date Place of Purchase 3 Primary reason for purchasing this BELTRONICS product 4 6826 69097 HO HALSAHO LSAM GY Y3ALSAHO LSAM cvs 2 UJ oC D gt a 0 mJ a5 a a z z O gt Oc 8 mM Zo WY 83 FZO Ys a Z Si 65 zz A o 2u m y U lt al m m mo alg mi ES pa e m z 4 ae m agTIYN al AYVSSADAN A9VLSOd ON zZ m o el gt m on 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
16. VER 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 To change the direction of the audio ramping down instead of up or vice versa simply release the volume mute button quickly press and hold it again to change its direction Power on indication After STi DRIVER s start up sequence is complete the alphanumeric display will show Highway AutoScan City or City Nox 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 STi DRIVER provides digital voice announcements factory default for alerts If you prefer you can turn off the voice announcement feature and have the STi DRIVER provide audible tones without the voice announcement See programming section for details AutoM ute Your STi DRIVER has our patented AutoMute feature After STi DRIVER alerts you to a radar 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 a continuous full volume alert If you prefer you can turn the AutoMute feature off See the Programming section for details Mute The VOLUME MUTE button located in the center of the STi DRIVER s front panel allows you to silence the audio alert during arad
17. WorkCrew Utility Det our Truck Det our Must Exit Rtlane Closed 10 Cntrlane Closed 11 LeftLlane Closed 12 Futureuse Highway Hazard Zone Advisory 13 Police 14 Train 15 Low 16 BridgeUp 17 Bridge W Limit 18 RockSlid Area 19 School Zone CONIA VUPWN Overpass 20 Road Narrows 21 Sharp Curve 22 Croswalk 23 Deer Crossing 24 Blind or Deaf Kid 25 SteepUse LowGear 26 Accident 27 PoorRoad Surface 28 Loading School Bus 29 Dont Pass 30 Dangrous Intrsect 31 Emergncy Vehicle 32 Future use 23 Weather Related Hazards 3 Hi ghWind 34 Severe Weather 35 HeavyFog 36 Flooding 37 Bridglce 38 Roadice 39 Dust Bl owi ng 40 Sand Bl owi ng 41 Blinding Snow 42 Futureuse Travel Information Convenience 43 RestArea 44 RestArea wi servic 45 24hr Fuel 46 insp Stn Open 47 Insp Stn Closed 48 Reduced Speed 49 Speed Enforced 50 HazMatls Exit 51 Expect Del ay 52 10 Min Delay 53 20 Min Delay 54 30 Min Delay 55 1 Hour Delay 56 Traffic TunRadio 57 Pay Tol 58 Trucks ExitRght 59 Trucks ExitLeft 60 Futureuse Fast Slow Moving Vehicles 61 Emerg Veh Moving 62 Police Pursuit 63 Oversize Vehicle 64 SloMovng Vehicle Troubleshooting Problem STi DRIVER beeps briefly at the same location every day but no radar source is in sight STi DRIVER does not seem sensitive to radar or laser Possible Cause e An X band or K band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route W
18. apply to your product under any of the following conditions 1 The serial number has been removed or modified 2 Your product has been subjected to misuse or damage including water damage physical abuse and or improper installation 3 Your product has been 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 MOUN
19. ar 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 Sensitivity Button SENS The SENS button selects the STi DRIVER s sensitivity mode We recommend AutoScan mode for most driving Highway Mode Highway In this setting the STi DRIVER will detect all signals at maximum range AutoScan Mode AutoScan In this setting the STi DRIVER s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently filters out unwanted X and K band false alarms from automatic door openers and motion sensors Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands City City STD In this setting X and K band sensitivity is further reduced to eliminate unwanted false alarms in congested urban areas City NoX City Nox In this setting K band sensitivity is the same as City STD however X band is completely turned off WARNING Do not use the STi DRIVER City NoX mode unless you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar guns using X band in your area Brightness The STi DRIVER s brightness is controlled by asensor located behind the front display lens This sensor will automatically adjust the display and backlit buttons based on the ambient light in your vehicle If you prefer you can select a fixed brightness level includin
20. ault settings for radar and laser are monitored This is the factory setting and it is highly recommended that you use your STi DRIVER in this mode Bands MOD In this setting STi DRIVER 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 aband unless you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar guns 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 Laser 904nm 33nm Radar Receiver e Dual Horn Antenna Casting e Superheterodyne dual LNA s e Scanning Frequency Discriminator e Digital Signal Processing DSP Laser Detection e Quantum Limited Video Receiver e 5 Optical Laser Sensors Display Type e 280 LED Alphanumeric e Bar Graph Threat Display or Tech Display e Automatic plus 4 levels of fixed brightness including full Dark Power Requirement e 12VDC Negative Ground e Coiled SmartPlug with Mute Button included e Direct wire SmartPlug included Programmable Features e Display e Power On Indication e Alert Lamp e Voice Alerts e Power On Sequence e Signal Strength Meter e AutoMute e Display Brightness Bands 17
21. e VOLUME MUTE and SENS buttons while turning the power on The STi DRIVER s display will provide a Reset message accompanied by an audible alert acknow ledging the reset Disp Disp Pilot Pilot Pilot Al amp Al amp Voice Voice Pwr On Pwr On Meter Meter Meter aMute aMute Brt Brt Brt Brt Brt Bands Bands STD I NV HWY H V ON OFF ON OFF STD FST STD TEC ON OF F Auto Mi n Med Ma x Dark DFT MOD 13 Press the CHANGE button to change your setting within a category Standard display Inverted display Full word Highway AutoScan etc Letter H A C or Cnx Vehicle voltage Alert lamp on Alert lamp off Voice alerts on Voice alerts off Standard power on sequence Fast power on sequence Standard signal strength meter Threat Display Tech Display AutoMute on AutoMute off Automatic brightness Minimum brightness Medium brightness Maximum brightness All dark Factory default settings Factory default settings modified Turn bands ON or OFF by y pressing and holding the SENS button or OFF default is on or OFF default is on or OFF defaultis on or OFF default is off or OFF default is on or OFF default is off Details of Programming Display Disp STD In this setting the display will provide all information in its normal orientation lt Standard Orientation Disp INV In this setting
22. e continuously on or it may be switched on and off with your ignition switch We suggest using a direct wire SmartPlug connected to a switched circuit at the fuse box if the lighter socket is continuously on Mounting Location WARNING BELTRONICS cannot anticipate the many ways STi DRIVER can be mounted It is important that you mount STi DRIVER where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident Where to mount STi DRIVER For optimum detection performance we recommend the following e Using the Windshield QuickMount mount your STi DRIVER level and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view of the road from the front and rear e Mount the STi DRIVER away from wind shield wipers other solid objects and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens Windshield QuickM ount The STi DRIVER s QuickMount windshield bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle free mounting and removal 1 Depress the adjustment button on the top of the STi DRIVER 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 CAUTION A few vehicles including some Porsches have windshields with a soft antitacerative coating on the inside surface Use of suction cups will per
23. eady to go just plug it in and turn it on But you can also easily change 9 features for your preferences Pages 12 16 Sensitivity Button SENS Switches between Highway AutoScan City and City NoX settings In general we recommend the AutoScan mode Page 9 Alphanumeric Display The STi DRIVER s display will show Highway AutoScan City or City NoX as its power on indication If you prefer you can choose other power on indications Pages 12 15 During an alert the display will indicate the radar or laser band 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 Installation Power Connection To apply power to the STi DRIVER plug the small end of the power cord telephone type connector into the modular jack on the STi DRIVER s right side and plug the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle s lighter socket or accessory socket Your STi DRIVER operates on 12 volts DC negative ground only The lighter plug provided is astandard 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 and we ll send you one This sleeve slides over the power cord 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 b
24. enter Program Mode press and hold both VOLUME MUTE and SENS 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 Y ou 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 Raweerddag pafadas y 4 To leave Program Mode simply wait The unit will display Complete beep 4 times and return to normal operation Factory Default Settings To reset the STi DRIVER to its original factory settings press and hold the VOLUME MUTE and SENS buttons while turning the power on The STi DRIVER s display will provide a Reset message accompanied by an audible i alert acknowledging the reset M and SENS are also used to enter the Program e a E E EAEE eee A ET EEAS 8 seconds without pressing any button i BELTRONICS STi DRIVER Qik RfemeG d An example Here is how you would turn the STi DRIVER s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the VOLUME MUTE and SENS buttons down for 2 seconds The STi DRIVER will beep twice and display Pr ogr am 2 Then hold the RVW button down The SIi DRIVER will scroll through the categories starting with display
25. g Full Dark Mode See the programming section for details Sensor location SmartPlug SmartPlug is a special power cord that has a power on indicator a bright alert light that warns of radar or laser and aconvenient mute button right on the plug It s the perfect addition for any vehicle where reaching the detector mute button on the windshield is astretch And for discreet night driving put STi DRIVER in the Dark Mode and use the SmartPlug for your visual alerts Other cars won t know you have a detector Two versions are included A coiled SmartPlug that plugs into your lighter socket and a Direct wire SmartPlug module that s wired into the electrical system with an 8 foot straight cord to route to your STi DRIVER Controls and Features Audible Alerts For Radar signals The STi DRIVER 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 This allows you to judge the distance from the signal source without taking your eyes from the road X band chirping K band buzzing Ka band double chirp POP full double chirp SWS double buzz For Laser signals Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak the STi DRIVER alerts you to these bands at full signal strength For POP signals Since POP signals are extremely fast K o
26. ion with your STi DRIVER e Your Service Order Number e A copy of your sales receipt 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 an optional extended service plan Contact Beltronics for details at 1 800 341 2288 26 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 days or if you notify us that you choose not to have your STi DRIVER repaired at the price quoted your STi DRIVER will be returned without repair Payment can be made by check money order or credit card Ship STi DRIVER 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 STi DRIVER postpaid and insured Insist on a proof of delivery and keep the receipt until the return of your STi DRIVER WWW beltronics com 27 BELTRONICS If you purchased your detector directly from BELTRONICS you do not need to fill this out PROD
27. ith time you will learn predictable patterns of these signals e Make sure that windshield wipers do not block STi DRIVER 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 STi DRIVER may be in City Mode STi DRIVER 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 Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on STi DRIVER did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle e Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area STi DRIVER s display is not working e Check programming to be sure the STi Driver is not in Dark Mode STi DRIVER s audible alerts are less loud after the first few alerts e STi DRIVER is in AutoMute Mode See page 8 for details STi DRIVER bounces or sags on windshield e STi DRIVER is not making contact with the windshield to provide stability While holding down STi DRIVER s QuickMount button slide STi DRIVER toward the windshield so that the back top edge makes firm contact STi DRIVER s power on sequence reoccurs while you are driving e A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause STi DRIVER to be briefly disconnected 24 Problem Possible Cause
28. lay for experienced detector users Please use the STi DRIVER for afew 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 the STi DRIVER s Programming see pages 12 15 The STi DRIVER 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 Ka9K2X Above is the Threat Display if the STi DRIVER was detecting a strong Ka band a weak K band and a weak X band signal 11 A few more examples will help you better see how the Threat Display works er el Here Threat Display shows a strong K band signal and a weak X band signal Kal X9 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 afew seconds after the signal has passed This allows you to see what the unit detected even on very brief signals Tech Display The STi DRIVER s Tech Display option is for the experienced detector user In this mode the STi DRIVER will display the
29. ll serve as confirmation that your STi DRIVER 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 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
30. manently mar this coating Consult your dealership or the vehicle owner s manual to determine if your windshield has this coating 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 the STi DRIVER on your windshield use the QuickMount adjustment button located on the top of the STi DRIVER and slide the STi DRIVER forward or backward to obtain a level position NOTE When installed and adjusted properly the back top edge of the STi DRIVER should rest solidly against your windshield User s Tip You can leave the QuickMount bracket in place on your windshield and easily remove STi DRIVER by pressing the adjustment button and sliding the STi DRIVER off the mount Again be sure to position the bracket where it won t present ahazard in the event of an accident Additional mounts are available for other vehicles in your household Controls and Features Power To turn STi DRIVER on or off press the PWR button located on the front left side When you turn STi DRIVER on it goes through a sequence of alerts If you prefer you may program your STi DRIVER for a shorter power on sequence See the Programming section for details Volume Press and hold the VOLUME MUTE button or Mute button on the SmartPlug located in the center of the front panel to adjust the STi DRI
31. nts 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 the STi DRIVER it will display Bel STi LASER Kaband K band X band followed by a brief SWS alert factory default If any of the factory default 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 Pwr OnF ST Fast power on In this setting the STi DRIVER will provide a single X band tone if the factory default settings have not been changed If any of the factory default band settings have been disabled a double X band tone and corre sponding message i e X OFF will alert you that one or more bands have been turned off 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 15 Met er THT Threat Display In this setting the meter will simultaneously track multiple radar signals including relative signal strength for each Meter 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 aM
32. r Kabursts and a possible threat no matter how weak the STi DRIVER alerts you to these bands at full signal strength For Safety signals The STi DRIVER will alert you to these signals with a double beep tone and a corresponding text message A complete listing of the text messages is on page 23 10 Pow er Connector The STi DRIVER s power jack uses a telephone type connector This 4 conductor connector only works with the included coiled SmartPlug or direct wire cord Signal Strength M eter The STi DRIVER s alphanumeric display consists of 280 individual LEDs to provide an intuitive ultra bright display of signal strength and text messages The STi DRIVER s standard bar graph signal strength meter only displays information on a single radar signal If there are multiple signals present STi DRIVER s internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar graph meter When STi detects radar it displays the band X K Ka and a precise bar graph of the signal strength When the STi DRIVER detects a laser signal the display will show LASER When it detects a POP signal the display will show POP NOTE If you are operating the STi DRIVER in the Dark mode the display will not display anything when a signal is detected Only the audio and the flashing alert lamp on the SmartPlug will be seen Threat Display Your STi DRIVER s Threat Display option is an advanced disp
33. se to others that you have a detector 3 Traveling at night with aglow froma radar detector s display visible from outside your vehicle can also draw unwanted atten tion The STi DRIVER offers adjustable brightness including a full dark mode which will provide audio alerts but no visual indication except for the alert LED on the SmartPlug 22 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 STi DRIVER can display are listed on the facing page From the factory your STi DRIVER is programmed with SWS decoding OFF If you wish to detect this system use the Programming feature to turn STi DRIVER 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 STi DRIVER s eight character display Since Safety radar technology is relatively new and the 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 If Safety transmitters become more prevalent these Safety radar signals will become more common SWS Text Messages Highway Construction or Maintenance Wor kZone Road Closed Bridge Closed WorkCrew Highway
34. t your STi DRIVER on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount 3 Press the PWR button located on the left side of the front panel to turn the STi DRIVER on 4 Press and hold the VOLUME MUTE button to adjust the volume level Please read the manual to fully understand STi DRIVER s operation and features QuickM ount Slot Insert STi DRIVER s adjustable Windshield mount into this slot Page 7 Rear Laser Port Receives laser signals from behind the vehicle Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your STi DRIVER should have aclear view of the road ahead For best performance do not mount the STi DRIVER directly behind windshield wipers or tinted areas Page 6 QuickM ount Button Press the button and slide the Windshield mount into one of its four locking positions Page 7 Power Jack Plug the power cord into this connector Page 6 Earphone J ack Power Accepts standard 3 5mm mono earphone Press the PWR button to turn the STi DRIVER on or off VOLUME MUTE Button Press and hold the VOLUME MUTE button below the display to adjust the alert volume level Briefly press this button to silence the audio for aspecific alert The audio will alert you to the next encounter Page 8 AutoM ute STi DRIVER 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 The STi DRIVER is r
35. ute ON AutoMute on In this setting the STi DRIVER s audio alerts will initially be at the volume you set but after a few seconds the STi DRIVER will automatically reduce the volume level to keep you informed but not annoyed factory default aMut eOFF AutoMute off With AutoMute off the STi DRIVER s audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter Details of Programming Brightness Brt Auto In this setting the brightness for the display and backlit buttons are controlled automatically by a sensor that measures the ambient light in the vehicle Sunlight will increase the brightness level while dim or no light night driving will decrease the brightness Brt Min In this setting the display and backlit buttons are set to aminimum light level This setting is retained in memory even if the power is turned off Brt Med In this setting the display and backlit buttons are set to amedium light level This setting is retained in memory even if the power is turned off Brt Max In this setting the display and backlit buttons are set to amaximum light level This setting is retained in memory even if the power is turned off Brt Dark In this setting the display and backlit buttons will be totally dark The supplied SmartPlug will provide the only visual indi cation that the Sti DRIVER is operational Bands Bands DFT In this setting the factory def
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