Beltronics E936CS Radar Detector User Manual
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1. CONSUMER WARRANTY Year Warranty 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 2 BELTRONICS manufactures its products using parts and components which are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices 3 The enforceability of this warranty is limited to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable to or enforceable by any subsequent owner 4 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 5 This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase and shall be effective for a period of one year 6 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 re BELTRONICS will in no event be liable for any consequential incidental indirect or special damages including but not limited to2. lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use misuse or function of the unit Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 8 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 9 You must provide a copy of a dated sales receipt for your unit in order to receive service under warranty ERVICE Warranty Service If you feel your detector is not functioning properly please review this manual particularly the section on Performance Verification If you still feel service is required please follow 21 the instructions below 1 To obtain service during the one year 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 Post Warranty Service The following arrangements apply if the warranty period has exp
3. sws are presented After this sequence the status of Selectable Features is displayed 1 off WG 2 om WG 2 oft Situ Sh sk UOTCED HT ICES fF see page 9 if your unit displays information other than this standard power up test sequence return it to BELTRONICS for servicing To bypass the power up test sequence press the p v button during the Power up test sequence Tutorial Mode The tutorial mode allows you to become more familiar with all audible and visual alerts To engage this mode press and hold CTY then press AUD while the unit is ofr The message TUTORIAL appears in the display followed by the audio and corresponding Text Message for LASER Ka AUDIT K AUDIO x AUDIO WG 2 Alert sample Radar alert K band signal ramping from weak to strong and SAFETY WARHIMG SYSTEM SAMPLE ALERTS Three sample sws messages are then presented in the display along with the corresponding Digital Voice Message Sample 1 ACCIDEHT AHEAD Sample 2 HIGHWAY WORECREW AHEAD Sample 3 POLICE IH PURSUIT Anytime during Tutorial Mode except Safety Warning System sample alerts press cry or AUD to move forward or backward through the alerts During sws sample alerts press cry to move forward in the sws message list MG 1 will appear initially in the display confirming your selecion Pressing the AUD button allows you to listen to the sws message
4. FEATURES will appear in the 6 INSTALL display and a short audible beep will sound indicating you are now in the Selectable Features Mode mmediately after the beep the display will show the status of the sws Selectable Feature SWS om or SWS off Press the AUD button to select ON or orf for this feature Pressing the cry button moves to the next Selectable Feature vG 2 Guard Alert The display will show either WG 2 an or WG 2 off Press the aup button to select ON or OFF for this feature Pressing the cry button again moves to the next Selectable Feature Replace sws Digital Voice Messages with beep The display will show either StSwoice or S lick Press the aup button to select voice or cLick for this feature Press the cry button again to move to the next Selectable Feature Radar Laser Digital Voice The display will show WOICEor or WOLCEaf tf Press the aud button to select ON or oFF for this feature Press the p v button to exit Selectable Features Mode Two beeps confirm that you have exited this mode and your unit will be on HIGHWAY City X or City ALL will be presented in the display based on your previous selection ON 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 Unlik
5. each time a new signal is encountered The automatic mute mode enables you to conveniently monitor extended encounters without having to manually mute or adjust the volume setting To return to the continuous audio alert pattern press the aup button a second time while the unit is not alerting Two beeps and the message AlITGiaf f confirm you have cancelled automatic mute mode Manual Muting of Audio Alerts Radar and sws Regardless of the aup mode selected continuous or automatic mute the audio alerts can be completely muted by pressing the aud button during an alert Once the alert has passed me unit will revert to the previous AUD setting Note because Laser alerts are not lengthy or sustained muting is not required see page 17 CTY City X Highway Button The cry X mode has been designed to effectively reduce unwanted audio alerts caused by intrusion alarms door openers and other devices which share X band with police Radar without reducing sensitivity Signals from non police Radar sources are frequently encountered in urban and sub urban areas making use of this mode ideal in these areas Pressing the cry button once engages the cry X mode which is confirmed by CITY in the display coupled with a single audio beep Pressing the cry twice returns you to highway mode HIGHWAY will appear in the display coupled with two beeps Once cry X mode is engaged weak X band signals
6. gt page 23 Accessories gt page 23 PROFILE C 3 4 1 P v Power Volume Button pressing P v briefly will turn the unit on Pressing P v a second time will bypass the power up test sequence Pressing P v and holding will change the audio level 2 Text Message Display communicates all mode selections i e DIM DARE CITY HIGHWAY and ALUITOMUTE and confirms Radar band and signal strength presence of Laser and sws messages received 3 DRK Dim Dark Button provides dim or dark settings of the Text Display for discreet night travel Audio alerts are not affected 4 AuD Audio Mute Button provides automatic and manual muting of X K Super Wideband Ka Radar and manual muting of sws alerts S cry City Highway Button minimizes unwanted X band alerts without reducing sensitivity 6 Antenna Opening Radar and sws signals are received by a patented diecast antenna with integrated transition to microstrip mixer 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 coiled cord EXPRESS 936 operates in any vehicle with a 13 8 volt pc negative ground system 10 5 volt to 16 volt range DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES Power Up Test Sequence Each time your detector is turned on audio and Text Messages for Laser Ka K X and Safety Warning System
7. while viewing it in the display Press the cry button again to step to the next message press the AuD button to review and so on This allows you to review all 60 messages To exit Tutorial Mode press the p v button and your unit will be on and ready to receive signals Memory Retention of Feature Selections Any time EXPRESS 936 is turned orff or unplugged from the cigarette lighter socket all feature settings are retained in the unit s memory Memory retention eliminates the need to reset your preferred feature settings each time your unit is turned orr and then back on Adjusting the Audio Level Once your unit has completed the power up test sequence the audio level can be adjusted by holding the p v button down As you hear the audio level change the display will provide a visual reference of the audio level To reverse the direction in which the audio level increases decreases briefly release then hold down the p v button again DRK Dim Dark Button The DRK button allows selection of a dim or dark setting for the display To engage dim mode press the DRK button once A single beep coupled with the brief illumination of DIH on the display confirms your selection To completely cancel the illumination of the display during an alert press DRK a second time A single beep coupled with the brief illumination of GARE in the display confirms your selection While in dark mode you will notice an H
8. BELTRONICS Ultimate Performance Proven Technology with 65 Digital Voice Messages and Digital Display Operating instructions for model E936CS k7 o a 0 y yy PROTE D safety warning system INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an EXPRESS 936 Radar Laser Safety detector EXPRESS 936 offers the most advanced technology available for detecting all Radar and Laser speed monitoring devices In addition EXPRESS 936 features Digital Voice Text Message Display and the Safety Warning System with 60 Digital Voice messages To ensure maximum benefit from your new unit please read all instructions before operating your unit 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 North America governing the use of a Radar detector It is your responsibility to follow these laws SELECTABLE FEATURES Safety Warning System sws EXPRESS 936 detects encoded signals from sws transmitters and provides 60 messages for Highway Construction Maintenance Highway Hazard Zones Weather Related Hazards Travel Information Convenience and Emergency Slow Moving Vehicles For a complete description of sws audio and visual alerts see page 18 VG 2 Guard Alert EXPRESS 936 features VG 2 Guard to detect signals from the Interceptor VG 2 Radar Detector Detector For a complete description of th
9. d p v buttons simultaneously The display will briefly show RESET and provide two beeps Your unit is now reset to its original factory settings and ready for operation SELECTABLE FEATURES Safety Warning System vG 2 Guard Alert sws Digital Voice Messages and Radar Laser Digital Voice prompts are features which may be selected on or ofr depending upon your preference Safety Warning System sws When on unit will provide an alarm and text message when signals from sws transmitters are detected Factory setting is ON ve 2 Guard Alert When activated unit will detect signals from Interceptor vG 2 transmitters Factory setting is OFF Note engage Va 2 Guard only in areas known to use the Interceptor vG 2 Safety Warning System sws with Digital Voice Messages When SuiSwaice is selected unit will provide Digital Voice announcements when sws transmitters are detected Factory setting is SWS vcice When SilSclick is selected Digital Voice is replaced by tone clicking only Radar Laser Digital Voice prompts When liGTCEor is selected unit will provide Digital Voice prompts followed by beeps when X K Ka and Laser signals are detected Factory setting is on When WOICES ff is selected unit will sound unique audio tones only Entering Selectable Features Mode 1 With the unit oF press and hold cry button then press the P v button The word
10. e after market mirrored sun screens regular tinted glass does not affect Radar reception Radar signals are also reflected by the heated windshields known as Instaclear and ElectriClear available as an option on some vehicles This type of windshield makes any dash visor or windshield mounted detector ineffective Cf in doubt check with an appropriate dealership to see if this applies to your vehicle Instaclear is a registered trademark of the Ford Motor Company ElectriClear is a registered Trademark of Libbey Owens Ford and Delco Remy N To achieve optimum performance regardless of which mounting position you choose follow the basic steps on the following page 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 Dash Mounting 1 Select an area that is relatively level clean and dry Adhere the soft portion of the enclosed hook and loop fastener to this ar
11. e VG 2 Guard audio visual alert see page 17 Safety Warning System with Digital Voice Messages Choose between Digital Voice Messages with a unique sws tone or sws tone only see page 9 Radar Laser Digital Voice Prompts Choose between Radar Laser Digital Voice prompts followed by beeps or beeps only see page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Profile of Features gt page 4 Description of Features gt page 5 Power Up Test Sequence gt page 5 Tutorial Mode gt page 5 Memory Retention of Feature Selections gt page 6 Adjusting the Audio Level gt page 6 DRK Dim Dark Button gt page 6 AUD Audio Mute Button gt page 7 CTY City Highway Button gt page 8 Reset to Factory Settings gt page 8 Selectable Features gt page 9 Entering Selectable Features Mode gt page 9 Installation gt page 10 General Guidelines gt page 10 Understanding Radar Laser and sws gt page 13 Interpretation of Alerts gt page 14 Radar Alerts gt page 14 Instant On Pulsed Radar Alert gt page 16 Typical False Alert Radar gt page 16 Laser Alerts gt page 17 Safety Warning System sws Alerts gt page 17 Performance Verification gt page 19 Conditions That Affect Radar Alerts gt page 19 Conditions That Affect Laser Alerts gt page 19 Troubleshooting gt page 20 Consumer Warranty gt page 21 Service gt page 22 Warranty Service gt page 22 Post Warranty Service gt page 22 Specifications
12. ea and the corresponding hard portion to the bottom of your unit 2 Fasten unit to dash by placing hook and loop pieces together Windshield Mounting 1 Remove the mounting cover on the top of the detector by pressing on the raised dots and pushing outward 2 Insert the grooved cover plate supplied until it locks into place 3 Clean the desired area of the windshield and adhere the windshield visor bracket by pressing on the suction cups 4 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 Visor Mounting i Remove the two suction cups and follow steps 1 2 4 and 5 2y Clip the detector to the edge of the sun visor nearest the windshield Fuse Replacement If the fuse has blown remove the tip from the lighter plug followed by the old fuse Replace the fuse with a 1 amp 3AG fuse Defeating the fuse protection can damage your unit or your vehicle s electrical system and will void your
13. encountered will produce no audible alert until the signal strength reaches a preset level However visual alerts are 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 cry mode allows you to drive out of their range before they reach the preset level and trigger a full audio alert In contrast signals from X band traffic Radar are generally stronger and will exceed the preset level causing a full X band audio alert Activating the cry mode will not change Super Wideband Ka K or instant on X band Radar alert patterns Note the cry mode does not change the presentation of alerts for Laser sws or va 2 signals City ALL X K Ka City ALL provides an alternated approach for improving X K and Ka band selectivity and is ideal for use in areas with a high level of microwave transmissions which can cause falsing on all three bands To engage City ALL mode press cry until the Display shows CITY ALL Once engaged weak X K or Super Wideband Ka signals encountered will provide no audible alerts until the signal strength reaches a preset level Visual alerts are processed the instant an X K or Super Wideband Ka signal is detected keeping you quietly informed Reset to Factory Settings You can reset your unit to factory settings for volume DRK AUD cry and Selectable Features With the unit orF press and hold cry button then press aup an
14. enerally 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 VG 2 Guard Alert Whenever your EXPRESS 936 detects signals from the Interceptor VG 2 Radar Detector Detector the VG 2 Guard feature engages VG 2 Guard must be selected on see page 9 for more information A distinct 2 second audio warning coupled with the Digital Voice announcement and Text Message of VG 2 dlert confirms activation of VG 2 Guard This message continues for as long as VG 2 Guard is activated During the VG 2 alert your unit does not detect Radar or sws signals However the presence of the Interceptor VG 2 indicates that traffic is being monitored and speed measurements may be taken When the Text Message of VG 2 alert is over your unit resumes scanning for Radar and sws signals Note activation vG 2 Guard does not affect detection of Laser signals Safety Warning System sw
15. equency and broadcast uniquely coded signals that are detected by your unit INTERPRETATION OF ALER Radar Alerts 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 and a corresponding increase in the audio alert rate Described below are five common types of Radar encounters and the alerts you will typically receive 1 Stationary or moving Radar straight ahead aimed in your direction mk Since Radar signals travel in a straight line this Radar encounter potentially offers maximum warning range Once the signal is received the initial warning consists of an X K or Super Wide band 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 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 maxi mum number of five segments to indicate 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 Remembe
16. highway mode or C city mode remains dim to confirm your unit is receiving power To return to a full bright setting press the DRK button a third time 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 AUD Audio Mute Button Continuous Audio Alert Pattern Your unit has been preset at the factory to provide an X K Ka or Laser audio alert and Digital Voice announcement of the signal detected Digital Voice prompts are provided once after the initial audio alert Note DigitalVoice can be turned OFF see page 9 This standard setting is often preferred when background noise in a vehicle is loud Automatic Mute Alert Pattern Radar To engage automatic muting press the AUD button once when the unit is not alarming A single beep and brief presentation of AUTOMUTE in the display confirms automatic mute mode has been engaged The alert pattern when this mode is activated consists of several X K 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 With this mode engaged the automatic muting will be repeated
17. ired or you are not able to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt indicating purchase within the last twelve months 1 Return your unit to the appropriate address under Warranty Service and follow steps i through 3 b outlined in that section 2 Enclose with your unit 70 us or 95 Canadian to cover inspection and postage return Prices subject to change without notice SPECIFICATIONS Radar Receiver Frequencies 10 45 GHz to 10 60 GHz X Band 24 05 GHz to 24 25 GHz K Band 33 4 GHz to 36 0 GHz Super Wideband Ka Operating Temperatures 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Power Supply Requirements 13 8 Volts 10 5 volt to 16 volt range 250 mA Radar Antenna Type Patented Diecast Horn with Integrated Transition to Microstrip Mixer Maximum Dimensions 5 3 L X 3 1 w X 1 8 H Weight 9 0 ounces BELTRONICS reserves the right to incorporate design improvements which may not be reflected in the specifications listed in this owner s manual 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 9 AM 5 PM EST 1 800 341 2288 USA 1 800 268 3994 CANADA DESCRIPTION Suction Cup Kit 2 Straight Power Cord 4 Coiled Power Cord 6 Power Cord Fuses 2 Hook amp Loop Fastener Visor Bracket Windshield Bracket Protective Travel Case Owner s Manual Shi
18. plete 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 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 transmitted 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 Conditions that Affect Laser Alerts If you feel your unit is not properly alerting to the presence of Laser signals keep in mind that
19. pping amp handling extra MODEL NUMBER DA 6 DA 16 DA 17 DA 19 DA 20 DA 48G DA 702G DA 62 936 COST USA 2 95 9 95 11 95 3 95 2 95 9 95 11 95 13 95 N C COST CANADA 3 95 11 95 16 95 5 95 3 95 11 95 16 95 19 95 N C ED BELTRONICS Ultimate Performance Proven Technology Head Office 2422 Dunwin Drive Mississauga Ontario Canada L5L 1J9 905 828 1002 905 828 2951 FAX www beltronics com This product is subject to one or more of the following patents USP 4 571 593 cP 1 187 586 4 630 054 1 187 602 4 961 074 1 295 714 4 952 936 1 295 715 5 402 087 5 446 923 Other Patents Pending Safety Warning System L c Patents Pending BE Fundamental Mixer Technology FMT and vG 2 Guard are registered trademarks of BELTRONICS EXPRESS 936 Total Tracking Laser and TTL are trademarks of BELTRONICS Safety warning System is a registered trademark of Safety Warning System L c Printed in Canada 273004 07 REV A
20. r 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 2 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 bill 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 When cresting a hill a weak initial alert followed very quickly by a full alert is typical This alert pattern requires prompt attention 4 Moving Radar behind you traveling in the same direction 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
21. rain fog high humidity and traffic conditions can affect the range that the Laser beam can be detected TROUBLESHOOTING 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 properly inserted Reinsert plug and rotate receiving power Fuse in power cord is defective Replace with 1 amp 250 Volt 3aG fuse see page 12 Lighter socket not clean and negatively grounded Consult your dealer or a professional mechanic Fuse or electrical wiring for lighter socket defective Consult your dealer or a professional mechanic Poor detection range Antenna lens opening partially blocked Reposition unit with unobstructed view of road ahead and behind ar signals unable to hrough windshield Determine whether your vehicle has a heated windshield known as In ar or Electri Clear or is covered with a metallic sun screen Erratic or frequent alerts High concentration of non police band sources Use cry mode Review section in this manual on Performance Verification Partial or no display Dim or dark mode engaged Disengage dim or dark mode If you experience a problem with your unit that is not covered in this outline please call Monday to Friday 9 AM 5 PM EST for assistance 1 800 268 3994 CANADA 1 800 341 2288 USA
22. s 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 HazdZane indicating Highway Hazard Zone Advisory to quickly orient you to the type of situation ahead This introductory message is followed by a specific Text Message i e SHARF 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 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 Suc lick Digital Voice OFF your unit will show just the Text Message see Selectable Features page 9 Note the end of a multiple word sws message is indicated by an asterisk Abbreviated sws Category Words messages 1 11 Hazdz confirms Highway Hazard Zone Advisory messages 13 31 Weather confirms Weather Related Hazards messages 33 41 Travinfo confirms Travel Information Convenience messages 43 59 Mews rig confirms Emergency Slow Moving Vehicles in transit messages 61 64 HagUnk wry confirms incomplete or unknown messages Note for a com
23. 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 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 Radar band detected and flashing of the signal strength bar graph in the display 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 signars range very quickly and receive only a brief alert Although many times the probable source of the 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 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 g
24. warranty 12 Note the tip is in two pieces be careful not to lose either piece or the spring inside the holder See diagram on page 13 UNDERSTANDING RADAR LASER AND SWS Three Radar Frequencies Three microwave frequencies have been allocated by the FCC Federal Communications Commission and are used for traffic Radar X K and Super Wideband Ka Your EXPRESS 936 provides detection to ALL known Radar traffic devices 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 EXPRESS 936 incorporate 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 Safety Warning System sws What is it The Radio Association 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 fr
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