Beltronics 995 Radar Detector User Manual
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1. or off Volume Press and hold the Volume Mute button to adjust the alert volume level Page 8 AutoMute V995 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 V995 is ready to go just plug it in and turn it on But you can also easily change 7 features for your preferences Page 12 16 Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your V995 should have a clear view of the road ahead For best performance do not mount V995 directly behind windshield wipers or tinted areas Page 6 Alphanumeric Matrix Display V995 s display will show Highway 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 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 AD HD or CD indicating AutoScan Dark Highway Dark or City Dark In the Dark Mode V995 s meter will not display during an alert only the2. the back top edge of the V995 should rest solidly against your windshield User s Tip You can leave the QuickMount bracket in place on your windshield and easily remove the V995 by pressing the adjustment button and sliding V995 off the mount Again be sure to position the bracket where it won t present a hazard in the event of an accident Additional mounts are available Controls and Features Power To turn V995 on or off press the PWR button located on the top When you turn V995 on it goes through a sequence of alerts If you prefer you may program your V995 for a shorter power on sequence See the Programming section for details Volume Press and hold the Volume Mute button located on the top case to adjust the V995 s alert volume level The audio will ramp up and down accompanied by a bar graph on the display Once you ve reached your preferred audio level simply release the button Power on indication After V995 s start up sequence is complete the alphanumeric display will show Highway AutoScan or City to indicate which sensitivity mode is selected If you prefer you can select alternate power on displays See the Programming section for details Voice Merts The V995 provides digital voice announce ments of radar and laser bands detected If Safety Radar SWS is turned on a safety radar message will also be announced See the Programming section for details If you prefer you can select t
3. 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 V995 s radar detection abilities are fully operational How POP Works POP mode is a relatively new feature for radar gun manufacturers It works by transmitting an extremely short burst within the allocated band to identify speeding vehicles in traffic Once the target is identified or POPPED the gun is then turned to its normal operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history required by law How Laser Lidar Works Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR Light Detection and Ranging LIDAR guns project a beam of invisible infrared light The signal is a series of very short infrared light energy pulses which move ina straight line reflecting off your car and returning to the gun LIDAR uses these light pulses to measure the distance to a vehicle Speed is then calculated by measuring how quickly these pulses are reflected given the known speed of light LIDAR or laser is 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 accura
4. AutoMute on In this setting V995 s audio alerts will initially be at the volume you set but after a few seconds V995 will automatically reduce the volume level to keep you informed but not annoyed factory default FF AutoMute off With AutoMute off V995 s audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter 15 City Mode Sensitivity Standard In this setting when you put V995 in the City mode X band sensitivity is significantly reduced to reduce annoyance from X band intrusion alarms and motion sensors factory default i5 Low X band sensitivity In this setting when you put V995 in the City mode X band sensitivity is reduced more than the standard setting This will reduce X band alarms from other sources even further but also significantly reduces range to X band traffic radar No X band sensitivity In this setting when you put V995 in the City mode V995 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 V995 is operated in City mode X band sensitivity is not affected when used in AutoScan or Highway modes Details of Programming Bands In this setting all radar laser and SWS frequencies are monitored This is the factory setting and it is highly recommended tha
5. BELTRONICS BELTRONICS Owner s Manual wer eomte EU N Se e lt Beltronics 5445 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800 341 2288 Canada 800 268 3994 www beltronics com 2004 Beltronics Designed and Manufactured In Canada VU E LJ Features specifications and prices subject to change without notice Model V995 DIGITAL RADAReLASERe SAFETY DETECTOR Congratulations The Bel V995 is the most advanced radar laser and safety detector ever designed by Beltronics The Bel V995 includes full X K SuperWide Ka and Safety Warning System radar capability front and rear laser detection varactor tuned VTO microwave receiver digital signal processing DSP for superior range and reduced false alarms our patented Mute and AutoMute audible and visual band alerts and all the performance you d expect from Beltronics In addition the Bel V995 introduces the follow revolutionary features Varactor tuned receiver provides long range protection against all radar threats New easy to use Programming lets you customize up to 7 features New AutoScan mode intelligently reduces unwanted false alarms plus Highway and City settings Ultra bright text display provides easy to read information from any angle New Tech Display provides actual numeric radar frequency for any radar signal New Programmable Bands on off including Ku band for European travel Det
6. Laser Sensor Diodes Display Type 280 LED Alphanumeric Bar Graph or Tech Display 3 Levels of Brightness plus Dark Mode Power Requirement 12VDC Negative Ground Power cord included Programmable Features Power On Indication Voice Alerts Power On Sequence Signal Strength Meter AutoMute City Mode Sensitivity Radar Laser Bands y Sensitivity Control Highway AutoScan and City Auto Calibration Circuitry VG2 Immunity Dimensions Inches 125Hx275W x 4 75 L Patented Technology V995 is covered by one or more of the following US patents 6 614 385 6 587 068 6 400 305 6 249 218 6 069 580 5 668 554 5 600 132 5 587 916 5 559 508 5 365 055 5 347 120 5 446 923 5 402 087 5 305 007 5 206 500 5 164 729 5 134 406 5 111 207 5 079 553 5 049 885 5 049 884 4 961 074 4 954 828 4 952 937 4 952 936 4 939 521 4 896 855 4 887 753 4 862 175 4 750 215 4 686 499 4 631 542 4 630 054 4 625 210 4 613 989 4 604 529 4 583 057 4 581 769 4 571 593 4 313 216 D314 178 D313 365 D310 167 D308 837 D296 771 D288 418 D253 752 V995 is also covered by one or more of the following Canadian patents 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 V995 has a comprehensive warning system and this handbook is as complete as we can make it only experience will teach you what to expect from your V995
7. RONICS If you purchased your detector directly from BELTRONICS you do not need to fill this out 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 ill ZIP 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 68 6 690St HO HALSSHO LSAM qu 831S3H92 LSAM cvs z UJ e C UU a ra s 8e j m Zo sz CO oq ha Re o9 120 z EE 65 z A o sm y s U sx r O olz mala lt mia o EA jJ e m z I m Qqanivi al AHVSSdO3N 39V ISOd ON E zZ mi O 2 gt m wn A A suolo ped Buojp A02 3A0WIY 28 Warranty and Accessories BELTRONICS One Year Limited Warranty BELTRONICS warrants your V995 against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of the original purchase subject to 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 V995 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 st
8. V995 toward the windshield so that the back top edge makes firm contact A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause V995 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 V995 on 24 Problem Solution V995 will not turn on Check that the power is ON Check that vehicle ignition is ON Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional Try V995 in another vehicle V995 feels very warm It is normal for V995 to feel warm Explanation of Displays AC Sensitivity control is in Auto mode display is in Dark mode page 9 HO 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 V995 is in the Dark mode page 9 One of the many programming messages pages 12 16 One of the many Safety Radar messages pages 22 23 V995 has detected a Safety Radar Signal but the signal isn t yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message page 22 23 V995 is running a self calibration test V995 has failed the calibration test Contact Beltronics for repair Service Service Procedure If your V995 ever needs service please follow these simple steps 1 Check the troubleshooting section of this manual It may have a solution to your problem 2 Call us at 1 800 341 2288 We may be able to solve your problem ov
9. and how to interpret what it tells you The specific type of radar being used the type of transmission continuous or instant on and the location of the radar source affect the radar alerts you receive The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding the V995 s warning system for radar laser and safety alerts Alert The V995 begins to sound slowly then the rate of alert increases The Signal Meter ramps accordingly V995 emits short alerts for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again V995 suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit A brief laser alert V995 receives weak signals These signals may be a little stronger as you pass large roadside objects The signals increase in frequency 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 eventua
10. ar signal being received o LS Pbi Tecb Display sbows one K band signal at 24 150 gigabertz 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 V995 for your own preferences The buttons labeled CITY and BRT are also used to enter the Program Mode REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The words PGM RVW and CHG are located on the top of the detector and are highlighted in colored graphics Pages 14 16 explain each option in more detail How to use Programming 1 To enter Program Mode press and hold both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds The unit will CR E twice and will display the word Fr 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 or press the PWR button The unit will display Cc te beep 4 times and return to normal operation 12 An example Here is how you would turn V995 s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter th
11. ates 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 V995 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 V995 has been removed or if your V995 has been subjected to physical abuse improper installation or modification Accessories The following accessories and replacement parts are available for BEL V995 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
12. audio will alert you Page 9 Power Jack Plug the power cord into this connector Pages 6 Mute Button Briefly press this button above the display to silence the audio for a specific alert The audio will alert you to the next encounter Page 8 Power Connection To power V995 plug the small end of the power cord telephone type connector into the modular jack on V995 s right side and plug the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle s lighter socket or accessory socket V995 operates on 12 volts DC negative ground only The lighter plug provided is a standard size and will work in most vehicles However some vehicles may require the optional European sleeve to ensure a snug fit If so simply call our service department to order one This sleeve slides over the lighter plug Of course your lighter socket must be clean and properly connected for proper operation Note Depending on your vehicle the lighter socket power may either be continuously on or it may be switched on and off with your ignition switch Optional power cords See the Accessories section for details on our optional coiled SmartPlug or Direct wire power cords Page 29 Mounting Location WARNING BELTRONICS cannot anticipate the many ways the V995 can be mounted It is important that you mount V995 where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident Where to mount V995 For optimum detection performance we r
13. e Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds V995 will beep twice and display F 2 Then hold the RVW button down V995 will scroll tbrougb tbe categories starting with Pilot Pilot Voice QG3oice Power on sequence Fi ri Signal strength meter Tie ter and then AutoMute alita 3 Release the RVW button when V995 shows the AutoMute item Since the factory setting is ees to be on V995 will display a af you acidentully don t release tbe RVW button in time and V995 goes to the next category bold tbe RVW button down again and after V995 scrolls tbrougb all categories it will begin again at tbe top of the list 4 nes the CHG puton to change from 5 To complete the Programming simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button or press the PWR button The V995 will display Coiplete beep 4 times and return to normal operation Overview of Programming Press the REVIEW button Press the CHANGE button to go from one category to change your setting to the next within a category PILOT Power on indication VOICE POWER ON SEQUENCE SIGNAL STRENGTH METER AUTOMUTE CITY MODE SENSITIVITY BANDS Factory Default Settings To reset V995 to its original factory settings press and hold the CITY and BRT buttons while turning the power on V995 s display will provide a Reset message accompanied by an audible alert acknowledgi
14. ecommend the following Using the QuickMount bracket mount your V995 level and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view of the road from the front and rear Mount V995 away from windshield wipers other solid objects and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens Windshield QuickMount V995 s QuickMount bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle free mounting T Depress the QuickMount button on the top of V995 by the word BELTRONICS and slide the QuickMount bracket into the slot until it is locked into the position which best fits the angle of your windshield there are four settings available For extremely horizontal or extremely sloped windshields the QuickMount Caution A few vehicles including 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 windshield has this coating X bracket can be bent r3 1 Q To ensure that the suction cups adhere to the windshield firmly be sure to keep both your windshield and the suction cups clean 2 To adjust V995 on your windshield use the QuickMount adjustment button located on the top of the V995 and slide V995 forward or backward to obtain a level horizontal position When installed and adjusted properly
15. ects and decodes Safety Warning System messages If you ve used a radar detector before a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5 and the Programming information on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the new features If this is your first detector please read the manual in detail to get the most out of your V995 s outstanding performance and innovative features Please drive safely Quick Reference Card v Remove card along perforations W BEL V995 Quick Reference Card There are 7 user selectable options so you can customize your V995 for your own preferences The buttons labeled CITY and BRT are also used to enter the Program Mode REVIEW your current program settings and to CHANGE any settings as desired The words PROGRAM RVW and CHG are located on the top of the detector and are highlighted in graphics v 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 The uni
16. er the phone If the problem requires that you send your V995 to the factory for repair we will provide you with a Service Order Number which must be included on the outside of your shipping box Enclose the following information with your V995 e Your Service Order Number e Your name and return address e Your daytime telephone number 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 V995 repaired at the price quoted your V995 will be returned without repair Payment can be made by check money order or credit card Ship V995 and power cord to BELTRONICS Customer Service Department Service Order Number 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 For your own protection we recommend that you ship your V995 postpaid and insured Insist on a proof of delivery and keep the receipt until the return of your V995 Register online www beltronics Com gt v Remove card along perforations v TM BELTRONICS PRODUCT REGISTRATION carD BELT
17. ere BEL V995 Quick Reference Card Press the RVW button to go from one category to the next PILOT Power on indication VOICE POWER ON SEQUENCE SIGNAL STRENGTH METER CITY MODE SENSITIVITY BANDS Factory Default Settings BEIM Filet Filet Filet Unie lonice Furr Furr Me ter Meter Bards Bards Press the CHG button to change your setting within a category Hy Full word Highway or AutoScan or City H Letter Hor Aor C B Vehicle voltage OH Voice alerts on OFF Voice alerts off STO Standard power on sequence FST Fast power on sequence STO Standard signal strength meter TEC Tech Display OH AutoMute on OFF AutoMute off STO Standard City mode sensitivity Los Low X band sensitivity in City Mode Hos No X band sensitivity in City Mode ALL All bands enabled Moo One or more bands are disabled Turn bands ON or OFF by i pressing the VOLUME MUTE button X 0 UM or OFF default is on E UH or OFF default is on Ea UM or OFF default is on POP OH or OFF default is off Eu OM or OFF default is off LSE OM or OFF default is on SWS OM or OFF default is off suoyosopsad Buojo 409 8aA0uIay A A Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide 4 5 Programming 12 16 Installation 6 7 How to use Programming 12 Power Connection 6 Example of Programming 12 Mounting Location 6 Overview of Programming 13 Windshield Mount 7 Details of P
18. he high voltage warning is also followed by an audible alert 14 Voice r Voice announcements on in this setting all radar laser and SWS messages if programmed will be announced using a digital voice z f f Voice announcements off In this setting only the distinct audio tone will be heard when a radar Laser or SWS message is detected Power on Sequence D Standard A this setting each time you turn on V995 it will display BEL V995 Laser Ka band K band X band followed by a brief X band alert factory default If any bands have been changed from the factory default settings a double X band tone and corresponding message i e X OFF will alert you that one or more bands have been changed f Fast power on i this setting V995 will provide a single X band tone If any bands have been changed from the factory default settings a double X band tone and corresponding message i e X OFF will alert you that one or more bands have been changed Signal Strength Meter STO 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 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 AutoMute aute OH C
19. ing Problem V995 beeps briefly at the same location every day but no radar source is in sight V995 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser V995 did not alert when a police car was in view V995 did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle V995 s display is not working V995 s audible alerts are less loud after the first few alerts V995 bounces or sags on wind shield V995 s power on sequence reoccurs while you are driving Your 1 amp year old son has changed all 7 of the Programming options Solution 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 Make sure that windshield wipers do not block V995 s radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear ElectriClear or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser signals V995 may be in City Mode 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 Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode V995 is in AutoMute Mode See page 8 for details V995 is not making contact with the windshield to provide stability While holding down V995 s QuickMount button slide
20. lly melt into a solid point even when the patrol car is directly behind you Alert V995 alerts slowly for a while and then abruptly jumps to a strong alert V995 alerts intermittently Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly V995 alerts intermittently Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert V995 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 patrol 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 con
21. nce laser and POP signals Gf turned on are a possible threat no matter how weak the V995 alerts you to these bands at full strength For Safety signals V995 will alert you to these signals with a double beep tone and a corresponding text message A complete listing of the text messages is on page 23 Power Connector V995 s power jack uses a telephone type connector This 4 conductor connector only works with the included power cord optional direct wire or SmartPlug cord For more information or to order call us toll free at 1 800 341 2288 10 Signal Strength Meter V995 s alphanumeric display consists of 280 individual LEDs to provide an intuitive ultra bright display of signal strength and text messages V995 s standard bar graph signal strength meter only displays information on a single radar signal If there are multiple signals present V995 s internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar graph meter When V995 detects radar it displays the band X K or Ka and a precise bar graph of the signal strength When V995 detects a laser signal the display will show LASER NOTE If you are operating V995 in the Dark mode the display will not light when a signal is detected only the audio will be heard Tech Display Bel V995 s new Tech Display option is for the experienced detector user In this mode V995 will display the actual numeric frequency of the rad
22. ng the reset 13 Letter H or Aor C Vehicle voltage Voice alerts on Voice alerts off Standard power on sequence Fast power on sequence Standard signal strength meter Tech Display AutoMute on AutoMute off Standard City mode sensitivity AII bands enabled One or more bands are disabled Turn bands ON or OFF by y pressing the VOLUME MUTE button or GFF default is on or default is on FF default is on default is off default is off default is on default is off Full word Highway or AutoScan or City Low X band sensitivity in City Mode No X band sensitivity in City Mode 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 ilot i Full description In this setting V995 will display Highway City or AutoScan as its power on indication factory default Filot H Letter In this setting V995 will display H for Highway C for City and A for AutoScan Filot Vehicle voltage In this setting V995 will continually display H for Highway C for City and A for AutoScan and the vehicle s voltage If the vehicle s voltage drops below 10 5 volts a low voltage warning is displayed followed by an audible alert A high voltage warning is also given if the voltage goes above 16 0 volts T
23. r 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 SWS Text Messages Highway Coasirection or r Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Le 11 Left Lane C 12 For future use Highway Hazard Zone Advisory 13 Stationary F 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 5 26 f 27 Foor Road wubridage deight Limit a Ahead i ng Ahead na ack Lime Low Gear ace Ahead 28 School E Loading nloading 29 30 Dang J iion Ahead 31 Stationary Emergencu Vehicle Ahead 32 For future use Weather Related Hazards 33 High Wired Abeac 34 Severe hesther Ahead 35 He 36 37 38 39 40 J 41 Blinding Snow Whiteout Ahead 42 For future use Travel Information Convenience 43 Area Ahead 44 R 45 46 47 48 R 49 50 Hazardous Materials Exit Ahead 51 Congestion Bheadz E 52 Expect i8 53 Expeci 54 55 56 Tr cof 57 Fat Toll Ahead 58 Ex it Ri id ih t 59 m Ex eft 60 Forjidiite use Fast Slow n Vehides 61 dehicle In Transit 62 63 i 64 t Delay Troubleshoot
24. rogramming 14 16 Controls and Features 8 11 Technical Details 16 23 Power and Volume Control 8 Changing the Faceplate 16 Power on indication 8 Specifications 17 Voice 8 Interpreting Alerts 18 19 AutoMute 8 How Radar Works 20 Mute 8 How POP Works 20 Highway AutoScan City Button 9 How Laser Works 21 Brightness and Dark Mode 9 How Safety Radar Works 22 23 Audible Alerts 10 Service 24 28 Power Connector 10 Troubleshooting 24 25 Signal Strength Meter 11 Service 26 Tech Display 11 e Registration 28 Warranty and Accessories 29 Quick Reference Guide To begin using your V995 just follow these simple steps T Plug the small end of the power cord into the side jack of the detector and plug the large end of the power cord into your car s lighter socket 2 Mount your V995 on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount 3 Press the PWR button located top left to turn the V995 on 4 Press and hold the Volume Mute button to adjust the volume Please read the manual to fully understand V995 s operation and features QuickMount Slot Insert V995 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 Press the PWR button to turn the V995 on
25. sists 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 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 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 V995 will occasionally receive non police radar signals Since these X Band transmitters are usually contained inside of a
26. t will display Complete beep and return to normal operation v Factory Default Settings To reset V995 to its original factory settings press and hold the CITY and BRT buttons while turning the power on V995 s display will provide a Reset message accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset An example Here is how you would turn V995 s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds V995 will beep twice and display Program 2 Then hold the RVW button down V995 will scroll through the categories starting with Display Pilot then Voice Voice then Power On sequence Fwur Or then Signal Strength Meter teter and then AutoMute atate 3 Release the RVW button when V995 shows the AutoMute item Since the V995 will display aute OH Qf you accidentally don t release tbe Review button in time and V995 goes to tbe next category bold tbe RVW button down again and after V995 scrolls tbrougb all categories it will begin again at the top of tbe list 4 Press the CHG button to change from aMute OH to aMute OFF 5 To complete the Programming simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button The V995 will display Complete beep 4 times and return to normal operation Programming Details gt Quick Reference Card v Remove card along perforations W ETSI aec SAS O E E E E ee ROSS OER See reci ec See CRORE ROSE eec e
27. t you use your V995 in this mode In this setting V995 will warn you with an audible alert and associated text message stating which band has changed from the original factory setting i e SWS ON This warning is displayed during the start up sequence standard or fast n WARNING Do not turn off a band unless you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar units using that specific band in your area Technical Details Faceplate Removing the top faceplate 1 Using a sharp knife or similar item lift one of the corners of the faceplate and pull it off 2 Remove any visible adhesive Installing the optional faceplate 1 Remove the backing from the button area lower half first 2 Align the optional faceplate over the buttons first and press down when it is aligned correctly 3 Once the button area of the faceplate is pressed down remove the remaining half of the backing and press it into place 4 Press firmly around the entire faceplate to make certain the adhesive has made good contact Features and Specifications Operating Bands X band 10 525 GHz 25 MHz K band 24 150 GHz 100 MHz Ka band 34 700 GHz 1300 MHz Ku band 13 400 GHZ 25MHz Laser 904nm 33 MHz bandwidth Radar Receiver Detector Type Superheterodyne VTO Scanning Frequency Discriminator Digital Signal Processing DSP Laser Detection Quantum Limited Video Receiver Multiple
28. te 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 and a LIDAR gun s range will be decreased by anything affecting visibility such as rain fog or smoke A LIDAR gun cannot operate through glass and it must be stationary in order to get an accurate reading Because LIDAR must have a clear line of sight and is subject to cosine error an inaccuracy which increases as the angle between the gun and the vehicle increases police typically use LIDAR equipment parallel to the road or from an overpass LIDAR can be used day or night Technical Details How Safety Radar Works Safety Warning System or SWS uses a modified K band radar signal The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages 60 currently allocated The SWS messages your V995 can display are listed on the facing page From the factory your V995 is programmed with SWS decoding OFF If SWS is used in your area your V995 will display the safety messages associated with the signal If you wish to detect this system use the Programming feature to turn V995 s SWS decoding ON NOTE Some of the safety messages have been condensed so that each message can be displayed on one or two screens on V995 s eight character display 22 Since Safety rada
29. uding No X mode See the Programming section for details Brightness V995 s BRT button selects the brightness of V995 s display There are four settings Maximum Medium Minimum and Dark Press the BRT button to select your preferred brightness If you prefer you can have V995 always turn on at a specific brightness See the Programming section for details Dark Mode When you select the Dark mode with the BRT switch V995 changes to a very inconspicuous power on indication a very Dim AD HD or CD In this display the A H or C indicates Auto Highway or City and the D indicates Dark When V995 is in the Dark mode the display will not show visual alerts when V995 detects signals Only the audible alert will tell you of detected signals If you prefer you can have V995 s display totally dark see the Programming section Controls and Features Audible Alerts For Radar signals V995 uses a Geiger 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 K band buzzing Ka band double chirp POP full double chirp Ku band high pitched buzzing For Laser and POP signals Si
30. urn Voice Alerts off See the Programming section for details AvtoMute Your V995 has our patented AutoMute feature After V995 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 Mute The Mute button located on V995 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 Mute button After that radar encounter has passed the mute will automatically reset and the audio will alert you to the next encounter Highway AutoScan City Button The City button selects V995 s sensitivity mode We recommend the AutoScan mode for most driving V995 s AutoScan mode provides long range warning with minimum false alarms In this mode V995 s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently filters out false alarms You can also select conventional Highway and City modes When driving in urban areas where annoying X band intrusion alarms and door openers are common City mode can be engaged to lower X band sensitivity and reduce X band alerts Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands You can also customize V995 s City mode sensitivity incl
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