Beltronics PRO RX65 Radar Detector User Manual
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1. 5442 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 USA Made in Canada Printed in USA 121RX65 OREV Owner s Manual Congratulations The BELRX65 is the most advanced radar laser and safety detector ever designed by Beltronics The BEL RX65 includes full X K SuperWide Ka and Safety Warning System radar capability front and rear laser detection digital signal processing DSP for superior range and reduced false alarms our patented Mute and AutoMute audible and visual band alerts and all the performance you d expect from Beltronics In addition the BEL RX65 introduces a new level of revolutionary performance and innovative features e Superior long range radar and laser detection including new POP mode alert e Advanced Programming lets you customize 7 features e AutoScan mode drastically reduces false alarms plus Highway and City settings e Ultra bright alphanumeric Display with 280 LEDs e Exclusive Threat Display tracks and displays multiple radar signals including signal strength e Tech Display provides actual numeric radar frequency for any radar signal e New Programmable Bands on off including International and North American settings e Detects and decodes Safety Warning System messages e Includes new coiled SmartPlug If you ve used a radar detector before a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5 and the Programming information on pages 12 and 13 will brie2. fi this seine RX65 s audio alerts will initially be at the volume you set but after a few seconds the RX65 will automatically reduce the volume level to keep you informed but not annoyed factory default afii F AutoMute off With A AOMA off RX65 s audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter 15 City Mode Sensitivity STO ft Standard In this Seine when you put RX65 in the City mode X band sensitivity is significantly reduced to reduce annoyance from X band intrusion alarms and motion sensors factory default mid Low X band sensitivity In hiss setting when you put RX65 in the City mode X band sensitivity is reduced more than the standard setting This will reduce X band alarms from other sources even further but also significantly reduces range to X band traffic radar B No X band sensitivity A T setih when you put RX65 in the City mode it will not respond to any X band signals WARNING Only choose this setting if you are absolutely certain that there are no X band traffic radar units where you drive NOTE These settings only apply when RX65 is operated in City mode X band sensitivity is not affected when used in AutoScan or Highway modes Details of Programming a In this setting all radar laser and SWS frequencies are monitored This is the factory setting and it is highly recommended that you use your RX65
3. the road or from an overpass LIDAR can be used day or night Technical Details How Safety Radar Works Safety Warning System or SWS uses a modified K band radar signal The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages 60 currently allocated The SWS messages your RX65 can display are listed on the facing page From the factory your RX65 is programmed with SWS decoding OFF If SWS is used in your area your RX65 will display the safety messages associated with the signal If you wish to detect this system use the Programming feature to turn RX65 s SWS decoding ON NOTE Some of the safety messages have been condensed so that each message can be displayed on one or two screens on RX65 s eight character display 22 Since Safety radar technology is relatively new and the number of transmitters in Operation is not yet wide spread you will not receive Safety signals on a daily basis Do not be surprised if you encounter emergency vehicles road hazards and railroad crossings that are unequipped with these transmitters As Safety transmitters become more prevalent the number of operating transmitters is growing every day these Safety radar signals will become more common For more information and details about SWS safety radar visit their web site at www safetyradar com SWS Text Messages Weather Related Hazards Highway Construction or Maintenance 33 High Wind Ahead 42 For future use anter Lars ad
4. Travel Information Convenience 11 Lett Lare Closed Abese 43 Beet Area Ahead 12 For future use Ps Highway Hazard Zone Advisory 13 Stationary Police Vehicle Ahem 15 Lx 59 Trucks Exit Left 60 For future us 31 Si 32 For future use Troubleshooting Problem RX65 beeps briefly at the same location every day but no radar source is in sight RX65 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser RX65 did not alert when a police car was in view RX65 did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle RX65 s display is not working RX65 s audible alerts are less loud after the first few alerts RX65 bounces or sags on wind shield RX65 s power on sequence reoccurs while you are driving Your 14 year old son has changed all 7 of the Programming options Solution e An X band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route With time you will learn predictable patterns of these signals e Make sure that windshield wipers do not block RX65 s radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas e Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear ElectriClear or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser signals e RX65 may be in City Mode e VASCAR Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder a stopwatch method of speed detection may be in use e Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on e Safety transmitters m
5. detected a VG2 unit radar detector detector 25 Service Service Procedure If your RX65 ever needs service please follow these simple steps 1 Check the troubleshooting section of this manual It may have a solution to your problem 2 Callus at 1 800 341 2288 We may be able to solve your problem over the phone If the problem requires that you send your RX65 to the factory for repair we will provide you with a Service Order Number which must be included on the outside of your shipping box Enclose the following information with your RX65 e Your Service Order Number e Your name and return address e Your daytime telephone number e A description of the problem you are experiencing Out Of Warranty Repairs For out of warranty repairs include prepayment in the amount you were quoted by the Beltronics Customer Service Representative If the detector has been damaged abused or modified the repair cost will be calculated on a parts and labor basis If it exceeds the basic repair charge you will be contacted with a quotation If the additional payment is not received within 30 days or if you notify us that you choose not to have your RX65 repaired at the price quoted your RX65 will be returned without repair Payment can be made by check money order or credit card Ship RX65 and Power Cord To BELTRONICS Customer Service Department Service Order Number 5442 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069
6. in this mode In this setting RX65 will warn you with an audible alert and associated text message stating which band is turned off G e SWS OFF This warning is displayed during the start up sequence standard or fast WARNING Only modify bands if you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar units using that specific band in your area Technical Details Features and Specifications Operating Bands e X band 10 525 GHz 25 MHz e K band 24 150 GHz 100 MHz e Ka band 34 700 GHz 1300 MHz e Laser 904nm 33 MHz bandwidth Radar Receiver Detector Type e Superheterodyne GaAs FET VCO e Scanning Frequency Discriminator e Digital Signal Processing DSP Laser Detection e Quantum Limited Video Receiver e Multiple Laser Diodes Display e 280 LED Alphanumeric e Bar Graph Threat Display or Tech Display 3 Levels of Brightness plus Dark Mode Power Requirement e 12VDC Negative Ground e SmartPlug Gncluded 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 e 1 25 H x 2 75 W x 4 75 L Patented Technology RX65 is covered by one or more of the following US patents 6 587 068 6 400 305 6 249 218 6 069 580 5 668 554 5 600 132 5 587 916 5 559 508 5 36
7. the following terms and conditions The sole responsibility of BELTRONICS under this Warranty is limited to either repair or at the option of BELTRONICS replacement of the RX65 detector There are no expressed or implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability which extend beyond the face hereof Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you BELTRONICS is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use misuse or mounting of the RX65 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific rights You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state This Warranty does not apply if the serial number on the housing of the RX65 has been removed or if your RX65 has been subjected to physical abuse improper installation or modification Accessories The following accessories and replacement parts are available for BEL Pro RX65 Standard Coiled SmartPlug 29 95 Direct wire SmartPlug 29 95 Accessory Kit 19 95 Visor Clip 4 00 Aluminum Travel Case 19 95 See all of our products and accessories at www beltronicspro com
8. 5 055 5 347 120 5 446 923 5 402 087 5 305 007 5 206 500 5 164 729 5 134 406 5 111 207 5 079 553 5 049 885 5 049 884 4 961 074 4 954 828 4 952 937 4 952 936 4 939 521 4 896 855 4 887 753 4 862 175 4 750 215 4 686 499 4 631 542 4 630 054 4 625 210 4 613 989 4 604 529 4 583 057 4 581 769 4 571 593 4 313 216 D314 178 D313 365 D310 167 D308 837 D296 771 D288 418 D253 752 RX65 is also covered by one or more of the following Canadian patents 1 295 715 1 295 714 1 187 602 1 187 586 Other patents pending Additional patents may be listed inside the product Technical Details Interpreting Alerts Although the RX65 has a comprehensive warning system and this handbook is as complete as we can make it only experience will teach you what to expect from your RX65 and how to interpret what it tells you The specific type of radar being Alert The RX65 begins to sound slowly then the rate of alert increases The Signal Meter ramps accordingly RX65 emits short alerts for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again RX65 suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit A brief laser alert RX65 receives weak signals These signals may be a little stronger as you pass large roadside objects The signals increase in frequency used the type of transmission continuous or instant on and the location of the radar source affect th
9. For your own protection we recommend that you ship your RX65 postpaid and insured Insist on a proof of delivery and keep the receipt until the return of your RX65 Register online www beltronicspro COM 27 gt Vv Vv Remove card along perforations LTRONICS LD Eis D j i B BELTRONICS PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD If you purchased your detector directly from BELTRONICS you do not need to fill this out gt gt If you did not purchase your detector directly from BELTRONICS please fill out this section and return to us or register online at our web address www beltronics com Last Name Middle Initial First Name Address City 1 ZIP State Phone Number In case we have a question Serial Number Model Product Purchased 2 Price Date Place of Purchase 3 Primary reason for purchasing this BELTRONICS product 4 6826 690S7 HO dS LSSHO LSAM Gy gdALSAHO LSAM errs a WU C U D gt a Y ra az gt 4z E LZ O2 Mm Zn 0 On 2 NO is O zm hs 65 332A o 3 M D z U o gel Im Ba lt my 4 O z a gt S r Z L m GSTIvVW al AYVSSADAN ADVLSOd ON G Z m O 4 gt al m N 28 Warranty and Accessories BELTRONICS One Year Limited Warranty BELTRONICS warrants your RX65 against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of the original purchase subject to
10. amming 12 e Overview of Programming 13 Details of Programming 14 16 Technical Details 17 23 e Specifications 17 e Interpreting Alerts 18 19 e How Radar Works 20 e How POP Works 20 e How Laser Works 21 e How Safety Radar Works 22 23 Service 24 28 e Troubleshooting 24 25 e Service 26 e Registration 28 e Warranty and Accessories 29 Quick Reference Guide To begin using your RX65 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 RX65 on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount 3 Press the PWR button located top left to turn RX65 on 4 Press and hold the Volume Mute button to adjust the volume Please read the manual to fully understand RX65 s operation and features QuickMount Slot Insert RX65 s adjustable Windshield mount into this slot Page 7 QuickMount 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 Highway settings In general we recommend AutoScan Page 8 Power Button Press the PWR button to turn the RX65 on or off Page 8 AutoMute RX65 s patented AutoMute automatically reduces the volume level of the audio alert after a brief period Page 8 If you prefer you can turn AutoMute off Page 8 Programming RX65 is read
11. ay not be commonly used in your area e Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode e RX65 is in AutoMute Mode See page 8 for details e RX65 is not making contact with the windshield to provide stability While holding down RX65 s QuickMount button slide RX65 toward the windshield so that the back top edge makes firm contact e A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause RX65 to be briefly disconnected You can return all of the programming options to the factory defaults by holding down the CITY and BRT buttons while you turn RX65 on 24 Problem RX65 will not turn on RX65 feels very warm Solution e Check that the power is ON e Check that vehicle ignition is ON e Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional e Try RX65 in another vehicle e It is normal for RX65 to feel warm Explanation of Displays Sensitivity control is in Auto mode display is in Dark mode page 9 Sensitivity control is in Highway mode display is in Dark mode page 9 Sensitivity control is in City mode display is in Dark mode page 9 RX65 is in the Dark mode and is programmed for Dark All page 9 16 One of the many programming messages pages 12 16 One of the many Safety Radar messages pages 22 23 RX65 has detected a Safety Radar Signal but the signal isn t yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message page 22 23 RX65 has been programmed in the Threat Display mode page 10 11 RX65 has
12. dicator which only lights up when the RX65 is turned on a bright alert light that warns of radar or laser and a convenient mute button right on the plug It s perfect for any car where reaching the detector s mute button on the windshield is a stretch For discreet night driving put RX65 in the Dark mode and use the SmartPlug for your visual alerts Other drivers won t know you have a detector An optional Direct wire SmartPlug is also available This version includes a small display module which can be wired directly into your electrical system with a 10 foot straight cord to route to your RX65 For more information or to order call us toll free at 1 800 341 2288 Signal Strength Meter RX65 s alphanumeric display consists of 280 individual LEDs to provide an intuitive ultra bright display of signal strength and text messages RX65 s standard bar graph signal strength meter only displays information on a single radar signal If there are multiple signals present RX65 s internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar graph meter When RX65 detects radar it displays the band X K or Ka and a precise bar graph of the signal strength When RX65 detects a laser signal the display will show Laser NOTE If you are operating RX65 in the Dark mode the display will not light when a signal is detected only the audio alert will be heard and the flashing alert lamp on th
13. e what the unit detected even on very brief signals Tech Display BEL RX65 s new Tech Display option is also for the experienced detector user In this mode RX65 will display the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal being received at 24 150 gigahertz Note Even long time detector users will require a significant amount of time to get familiar with this new level of information about detected signals Programming There are 7 user selectable options so you can customize your RX65 for your own preferences The buttons labeled CITY and BRT are also used to enter the Program Mode REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The words PROGRAM RVW and CHG are located on the top of the detector and are highlighted in colored graphics Pages 14 16 explain each option in more detail How to use Programming 1 To enter Program Mode press and hold the CITY and BRT buttons for 2 seconds The unit will beep twice and will display the word Program 2 Then press the RVW button to review the current settings You can either tap the button to change from item to item or hold the button to scroll through the items 3 Press the CHG button to change any setting You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting or hold the button to scroll through all the options 4 To leave the Program Mode simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The unit will d
14. e SmartPlug Threat Display RX65 s Threat Display option is an advanced display for experienced detector users Please use RX65 for a few weeks to get familiar with its other features before using Threat Display To use the Threat Display instead of the bar graph signal strength meter you must select Threat Display in RX65 s Programming see pages 12 15 RX65 s Threat Display simultaneously tracks multiple radar signals and their relative signal strength Threat Display can help you spot a change in your normal driving environment for example a traffic radar unit being operated in an area where there are normally other signals present The Threat Display is actually a miniature spectrum analyzer It shows what band each signal is and its signal strength Above is the Threat Display if the RX65 was detecting a strong Ka band a weak K band and a weak X band signal NOTE If you use Threat Display the brief signal shown in the power on sequence when you turn on your RX65 will also be in Threat Display an X with a decaying numeric signal A few more examples will help you better see how the Threat Display works Here Threat Display shows a strong K band signal and a weak X band signal Here Threat Display shows a weak Ka band signal and a strong X band signal Threat Display Details The band designators CX K Ka will stay on the display for a few seconds after the signal has passed This allows you to se
15. e on your windshield and easily remove the RX65 by pressing the adjustment button and sliding it off the mount Again be sure to position the bracket where it won t present a hazard in the event of an accident Additional mounts are available Controls and Features Power On Off To turn the RX65 on press the PWR button on the left side of the top case When you turn the RX65 on it goes through a sequence of alerts If you prefer you may program your RX65 for a shorter power on sequence See the Programming section for details Voice The RX65 has our Digital Voice feature which provides a digital voice announcement of the band being detecting If you prefer you can turn the Digital Voice feature off in programming See Programming section for details Power on indication After RX65 s start up sequence is complete the alphanumeric display will show Highway City or AutoScan to indicate which sensitivity mode is selected If you prefer you can select alternate power on displays See the Programming section for details AutoMute Your RX65 has our patented AutoMute feature After RX65 alerts you to a radar encounter at the volume you have selected the AutoMute feature will automatically reduce the volume to a lower level This keeps 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 Volume M
16. e radar alerts you receive The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding the RX65 s warning system for radar laser and safety alerts Explanation You are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in your direction An instant on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your view An instant on radar source or laser source is being used nearby This kind of alert requires immediate attention Laser is being used in the area Because laser is inherently difficult to detect any laser alert may indicate a source very close by A moving patrol car with continuous radar is overtaking you from behind Because these signals are reflected reflections are increased by large objects they may or may not eventually melt into a solid point even when the patrol car is directly behind you Alert RX65 alerts slowly for a while and then abruptly jumps to a strong alert RX65 alerts intermittently Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly RX65 alerts intermittently Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert RX65 gives an X band or K band alert intermittently 19 Explanation You are approaching a radar unit concealed by a hill or an obstructed curve A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a radar source aimed forward Because signals are sometimes reflected off of large objects and sometimes not the alerts may seem inconsistent A patr
17. eturn to normal operation Vv Factory Default Settings To reset RX65 to its original factory settings press and hold the CITY and BRT buttons while turning the power on RX65 s display will provide a Reset message accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset An example Here is how you would turn RX65 s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds RX65 will beep twice and display m eee PPLF sii 2 Then hold the RVW button down The RX65 will scroll through the categories SPE with Pilot iia then Voice nice then Power on sequence ir then Signal strength meter Het er and then AutoMute ailiiite 3 Release the RVW button when RX65 shows the AutoMute item Since the RX65 will display atiiate OM df you Cs don t release the RVW button in time and the RX65 goes to the next category hold the RVW button down again and after RX65 scrolls through all categories it will begin again at the top of the list 4 Press the CHG pinton to change from aute OM to aute OFF 5 To complete the Programming simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button or press the PWR button The RX65 will display amp ergplete beep and return to normal operation Programming Details gt Quick Reference Card w Remove card along perforations W BEL Pro RX65 Quick Reference Card Press the RVW button Press the CHG button
18. fly explain the new features If this is your first detector please read the manual in detail to get the most out of your RX65 s outstanding performance and innovative features Please drive safely FCC Note Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment Quick Reference Card v Remove card along perforations W BEL Pro RX65 Quick Reference Card There are 7 user selectable options so you can customize your RX65 for your own preferences The buttons labeled CITY and BRT are also used to enter the Program Mode REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The words PROGRAM RVW and CHG are located on the top of the detector and are highlighted in graphics Vv How to use Programming 1 To enter Program Mode press and hold both CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds The unit will beep twice and will display the word Program 2 Then press the RVW button to review the button to change from item to item or hold the button to scroll through the items 3 Press the CHG button to change any setting You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting or hold the button to scroll through all the options Remove card along perforations 4 To leave Program Mode simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button or press the PWR button The unit will display Complete beep and r
19. ge warning is displayed followed by an audible alert A high voltage warning is also given if the voltage goes above 16 0 volts The high voltage warning is also followed by an audible alert Voice i ri Voice alerts on iat Ts ae all radar laser and SWS Gf programmed on alerts will be accompanied by a digital voice Wide f Voice alerts off a dis seding only the audio tones will be heard during an alert or SWS message Power on Sequence Purine To H Standard In this Se each time you turn on the RX65 it will display BEL RX65 Laser Ka band K band X band Safety and any changes to factory settings factory default if T Fast power on ia as SS the RX55 will only provide a brief audible tone and will display any non factory settings Signal Strength Meter STO n Standard meter In this seine the meter displays the band of the received signal and a bar graph shows the relative signal strength factory default Meher THT Threat Display In this setting the meter simultaneously tracks multiple radar signals including relative signal strength for each Note The Threat Display feature is explained in more detail on pages 10 11 Het i Tech Display meter In TR ore the meter displays the actual numeric frequency of the radar signal received Note The Tech Display feature is explained in more detail on page 11 AutoMute E H AutoMute on
20. idar Works Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR Light Detection and Ranging LIDAR guns project a beam of invisible infrared light The signal is a series of very short infrared light energy pulses which move ina straight line reflecting off your car and returning to the gun LIDAR uses these light pulses to measure the distance to a vehicle Speed is then calculated by measuring how quickly these pulses are reflected given the known speed of light LIDAR or laser is a newer technology and is not as widespread as conventional radar therefore you may not encounter laser on a daily basis And unlike radar detection laser detection is not prone to false alarms Because LIDAR transmits a much narrower beam than does radar it is much more accurate in its ability to distin guish between targets and is also more difficult to detect AS A RESULT EVEN THE BRIEFEST LASER ALERT SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY 21 There are limitations to LIDAR equip ment LIDAR is much more sensitive to weather conditions than RADAR anda 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
21. isplay Complete beep 4 times and return to normal operation 12 An example Here is how you would turn RX65 s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds The RX65 will beep twice and display Frage ait 2 Then hold the RVW button down The RX65 will scroll through the categories path with Pilot Filia then Voice Cir then Power on Se Furry then Signal strength meter He hey i and then AutoMute iit 3 Release the RVW button when RX65 shows the AutoMute item Since the factory setting is Nas EEE ALS to be on RX65 will display z EE df you A AA don t release the RVW button in time and the RX65 goes to the next category hold the RVW button down again and after RX65 scrolls through all categories it will begin again at the top of the list 4 Press the CHG button to change from 5 To complete the Programming simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The RX65 will display Complete beep 4 times and return to normal operation 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 City STO BANDS Factory Default Settings To reset RX65 to its original factory set
22. ol car is approaching from the other direction sampling traffic with instant on radar Such alerts should be taken seriously You are driving through an area populated with radar motion sensors door openers burglar alarms etc Since these transmitters are usually contained inside buildings or aimed toward OR away from you they are typically not as strong or lasting as a real radar encounter CAUTION Since the characteristics of these alerts may be similar to some of the preceding examples overconfidence in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous Likewise if an alert in a commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on a different band than usual speed radar may be set up nearby Technical Details How Radar Works Traffic radar which consists of microwaves travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as cars trucks even guardrails and overpasses 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 o
23. perator to decide which target is producing the strongest reflection Since the strength of the reflection is affected by both the size of the vehicle and its prox imity to the antenna it is difficult for the radar operator to determine if the signal is from a sports car nearby or a semi truck several hundred feet away Radar range also depends on the power of the radar equipment itself The strength of the radar unit s beam diminishes with distance The farther the radar has to travel the less energy it has for speed detection Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X Band radar your RX65 will occasionally receive non police radar signals Since these X Band transmitters are usually contained inside of a building or aimed toward the ground they will generally produce much weaker readings than will a true radar encounter As you become familiar with the sources of these pseudo alarms in your daily driving they will serve as confirmation that your RX65 s radar detection abilities are fully operational How POP Works POP mode is a relatively new feature for radar gun manufacturers It works by transmitting an extremely short burst within the allocated band to identify speeding vehicles in traffic Once the target is identified or POPPED the gun is then turned to its normal operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history required by law How Laser L
24. r front windshield to provide a clear view of the road from the front and rear e Mount RX65 away from windshield wipers other solid objects and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens Windshield QuickMount RX65 s QuickMount windshield bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle free mounting 1 Depress the QuickMount button on the top of RX65 by the word BELTRONICS and slide the QuickMount bracket into the slot until it is locked into the position which best fits the angle of your windshield there are four settings available For extremely horizontal or extremely sloped windshields the QuickMount bracket can be bent To ensure that the suction cups adhere to the windshield firmly be sure to keep both your windshield and the suction cups clean 2 To adjust RX65 on your windshield use the QuickMount adjustment button located on the top of the RX65 and slide RX65 forward or backward to obtain a level horizontal position When installed and adjusted properly the back top edge of the RX65 should rest solidly against your windshield Caution A few vehicles Gncluding some Porsches have windshields with a soft anti lacerative coating on the inside surface Use of suction cups will permanently mar this coating Consult your dealership or the vehicle owner s manual to determine if your wind shield has this coating User s Tip You can leave the QuickMount bracket in plac
25. r on indication a very BRT AD HD or CD din this display the A H or C indicates AutoScan Highway or City and the D indicates Dark When RX65 is in the Dark mode the display will not show visual alerts when RX65 detects signals Only the audible alert will tell you of detected signals Audible Alerts For Radar signals RX65 uses a Geiger counter like sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal being encountered When you encounter radar a distinct audible alert will sound and occur faster as the signal gets stronger This allows you to judge the distance from the signal source without taking your eyes from the road Each band has a distinct tone for easy identification X band chirping tone K band buzzing tone Ka band double chirp tone Ku band high pitched buzzing tone For Laser signals Since laser signals are a possible threat no matter how weak RX65 alerts you to all laser signals with a full laser alert For Safety signals RX65 will alert you to these signals with a double buzz tone and digital voice if programmed with a corresponding text message A complete listing of the text messages is on page 23 Controls and Features Power Connector RX65 s power jack uses a telephone type connector This new 6 pin connector only works with the included coiled SmartPlug or the optional Direct wire SmartPlug The coiled SmartPlug is a special power cord that has a power on in
26. tings press and hold the CITY and BRT buttons while turning the power on The RX65 s display will provide a Reset message accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset 13 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 Threat Display Tech Display AutoMute on AutoMute off Standard City mode sensitivity Low X band sensitivity in City Mode No X band sensitivity in City Mode All bands enabled One or more bands are disabled Turn bands ON or OFF by pressing the VOLUME MUTE button or OFF or OFF USA or Int or CFF or OFF or OFF or OFF or OFF Details of Programming Pilot Power on indication Note When you are using the Dark mode the display will only show HD AD or CD Highway Dark AutoScan Dark or City Dark mil y Full description m m setting RX65 will display Highway City or Auto as its power on indication factory default H Letter In this setting RX65 will display H for Highway C for City and A for AutoScan i i1 Vehicle voltage In ais setting RX65 will continually display H for Highway C for City and A for AutoScan and the vehicle s voltage If the vehicle s voltage drops below 10 5 volts a low volta
27. to go from one category to change your setting to the next within a category PILOT Pilot Hilly Full word Highway or AutoScan or City Power on indication Filgi H Letter H or A or C i Pilot LM Vehicle voltage VOICE loice GH Voice alerts on Lini Voice alerts off POWER ON SEQUENCE Purin STO Standard power on sequence Perin FS Fast power on sequence SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Meter STO Standard signal strength meter cae Threat Display pie Tech Display ee AUTOMUTE afite IN AutoMuteon tst lt sS aute OFF AutoMute off CITY MODE SENSITIVITY City STO Standard City mode sensitivity City Los Low X band sensitivity in City Mode City Mos No X band sensitivity in City Mode BANDS All bands enabled One or more bands has been modified Turn bands ON or OFF by l pressing the VOLUME MUTE button KON or OFF or OFF or OFF or OFF or OFF Factory Default Settings suoyosoyied Buoyo puo anoway A A Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide 4 5 Installation 6 7 e Power Connection 6 e Mounting Location 6 e Windshield Mount 7 Controls and Features 8 11 e Power and Volume Control 8 e Voice 8 e Power on indication 8 e AutoMute 8 e Mute 8 e Highway AutoScan City Switch 8 Brightness and Dark Mode 9 e Audible Alerts 9 e Power Connector 10 e Signal Strength Meter 10 e Threat Display 11 e Tech Display 11 Programming 12 16 e How to use Programming 12 e Example of Progr
28. ton Press and hold to adjust the volume level Briefly press this button above the display to silence the audio for a specific alert Page 8 Installation Power Connection To power RX65 plug the small end of the SmartPlug telephone type connector into the modular jack on RX65 s right side and plug the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle s lighter socket or accessory socket RX65 operates on 12 volts DC negative ground only The lighter plug provided is a standard size and will work in most vehicles However some vehicles may require the optional European sleeve to ensure a snug fit If so simply call our service department to order one This sleeve slides over the SmartPlug s lighter plug adapter Of course your lighter socket must be clean and properly connected for proper operation Note depending on your vehicle the lighter socket power may either be continuously on or it may be switched on and off with your ignition switch Optional power cords See the Accessories section for details on our optional Direct wire SmartPlug Mounting Location WARNING BELTRONICS cannot anticipate the many ways the RX65 can be mounted It is important that you mount RX65 where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident Where to mount RX65 For optimum detection performance we recommend the following e Using the Windshield QuickMount mount your RX65 level and high enough on you
29. ute Button To adjust the alert tone volume press and hold the Volume Mute bar located on the top case The Mute button located on RX65 s top case allows you to silence the audio alert during a radar encounter To mute the audio for a single specific signal briefly press the Volume Mute button After that radar encounter has passed the mute will automatically reset and the audio will alert you to the next encounter Highway AutoScan City Switch The City button selects RX65 s sensitivity mode We recommend the AutoScan mode for most driving RX65 s AutoScan mode provides long range warning with minimum false alarms In this mode RX65 s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently adjusts the sensitivity You can also select conventional Highway and City modes When driving in urban areas where annoying X band intrusion alarms and door openers are common City mode can be engaged to lower X band sensitivity and reduce X band alerts Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands You can customize RX65 s City mode sensitivity See the Programming section for details Brightness Button RX65 s BRT button selects the brightness of RX65 s display There are four settings Maximum Medium Minimum and Dark Press the BRT button to select your preferred brightness Dark Mode When you select the Dark mode with the BRT switch RX65 changes to a very inconspicuous powe
30. y to go just plug it in and turn it on But you can also easily change 8 features for your preferences Page 12 16 Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your RX65 should have a clear view of the road ahead For best performance do not mount the RX65 directly behind windshield wipers or tinted areas Page 6 K BELTRONICS r re A Genier proterror oo eno oa ete gt r t ies es ewe Yan go gt ys VOLUME MUTE Alphanumeric Matrix Display RX65 s display will show Highway AutoScan or City as its power on indication If you prefer you can choose other power on indications Page 12 14 During an alert the display will indicate radar band and a precise bar graph of signal strength Page 10 Note In the Dark Mode the display will not light during an alert Page 9 The display can also show Safety Radar text messages Page 22 23 Rear Laser Port Receives laser signals from behind the vehicle Earphone Jack Accepts standard 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 dim AD HD or CD Gndicating AutoScan Dark Highway Dark or City Dark In the Dark Mode RX65 s meter will not display during an alert only the audio will alert you Page 9 Power Jack Plug the SmartPlug into this connector Pages 6 Volume Mute But
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