Beltronics Express 916, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...with 65 Digital Voice Messages and Digital Display with 10 Digital Voice Messages and Digital Display Operating instructions for models E926CS and E916CS P R O T ECTION PROTEC T I O N 360 ...

Page 2: ...arning System sws EXPRESS 926 and EXPRESS 916 detect encoded signals from sws transmitters and provide distinct alerts for Highway Construction Maintenance Highway Hazard Zones Weather Related Hazards Travel Information Convenience and Emergency Slow Moving Vehicles EXPRESS 926 also provides 60 Digital Voice Messages For a complete description of sws audio and visual alerts see page Guard Alert EX...

Page 3: ...page Installation l page General Guidelines l page Understanding Radar Laser and sws l page Interpretation of Alerts l page Radar Alerts l page Instant On Pulsed Radar Alert l page 16 Typical False Alert Radar l page Laser Alerts l page vg 2 Guard Alert l page Safety Warning System sws Alerts l page Performance Verification l page Conditions That Affect Radar Alerts l page Conditions That Affect L...

Page 4: ...resence of Laser L and sws category 1 5 Display also indicates volume level selection Ka X K Band Indicators the Radar band received is confirmed by the illumination of the appropriate letter Dim Dark Button provides dim or dark settings of the display for discreet night travel Audio alerts are not affected Audio Mute Button provides automatic and manual muting of X K Super Wideband Ka Radar and m...

Page 5: ...indicates if Selectable Features are engaged see page 8 To bypass the power up test sequence press the button again If your unit presents an illumination pattern other than this standard power up test sequence return it to beltronics for servicing Tutorial Mode The Tutorial mode allows you to become more familiar with all audible and visual alerts To engage this mode press and hold then press when...

Page 6: ...es not affect audio alerts Important if you press the the button and do not receive audible confirmation the audio level has been set too low 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 Th...

Page 7: ...n 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 suburban areas making use of this mode ideal in these areas Pressing the button once engages the city X mode which is confirmed by a C in the D...

Page 8: ...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 and Selectable Features With the unit press and hold button then press the and P V buttons simultaneously Two beeps and F in the digital display confirm that the unit is reset to the original factory settings Your unit is...

Page 9: ...OR EXPRESS 916 ONLY When unit will provide Digital Voice prompts followed by beeps when X K Ka Laser VG 2 Guard and the five sws categories are detected Factory setting is ON When OFF Digital voice prompts are replaced by separate beeps only Digit 3 solid Digital Voice Prompts Digit 3 flashing Digital Voice is beeps only Note Digital Voice messages for the Five sws catagories are not exact to what...

Page 10: ...t is flashing the feature is but may be activated by pressing the button A single beep and solid illumination will confirm the feature is 5 Press the p v button to retain your new settings for Selectable Features Two beeps will confirm that you have exited from Selectable Features Mode and your unit will be installation General Guidelines Do not mount your unit directly behind windshield wipers or...

Page 11: ... reach temperatures that will cause premature aging of the unit Your detector is not waterproof exposure to water may cause damage Dash Mounting Select an area that is relatively level clean and dry Adhere the soft portion of the enclosed hook and loop fastener to this area and the corresponding hard portion to the bottom of your unit Fasten unit to dash by placing hook and loop pieces together Mo...

Page 12: ...n cup mount on the windshield and press firmly on each suction cup to secure it in place 3 Use a screwdriver or a small coin to adjust the suction cup mount until the base plate is level Slide detector onto base plate until it snaps into place 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...

Page 13: ...the holder 3 Replace the fuse with a amp fuse See Accessories page 23 for proper replacement Defeating the fuse protection can damage your unit or your vehicle s electrical system and will void your warranty 4 Press the tip of the plug into the body and screw back into place understanding radar laser and sws Three Radar Frequencies Three microwave frequencies have been allocated by the Federal Com...

Page 14: ...g devices in areas such as construction zones accidents sites and detours These sws transmitters operate within the z portion of the K band frequency and broadcast unique coded signals which are detected by your express 926 or express 916 interpretation of alerts Radar Alerts The alerts provided by your unit are affected both by the type of transmission continuous wave or instant on and the positi...

Page 15: ...udible and visual alerts will clearly indicate a weak signal becoming stronger as you drive closer to the Radar source Remember when the police Radar source is moving toward you the Radar signal strength will increase much more rapidly than if you are approaching a stationary source Stationary Radar aimed around a corner Under this circumstance reaction time is considerably reduced Since the Radar...

Page 16: ...in front of you such as large signs bridges and trucks As you drive the size and con figuration 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 ...

Page 17: ... 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 There fore there is the possibility of receiving only a few Laser pulses Due to these characteristics all Laser alerts received from your unit should be taken seriously vg 2 Guard Alert Whenever your express unit detects signals...

Page 18: ... Message a clicking pattern is provided for as long as the the signal is present To select sws on or off see Selectable Features page Safety Warning System sws Categories Highway Construction Maintenance messages 1 11 Highway Hazard Zone Advisory messages 13 31 Weather Related Hazards messages 33 41 Travel Information Convenience messages 43 59 Emergency Slow Moving Vehicles messages 61 64 a O in ...

Page 19: ...significantly reducing the reception range 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 Rain or humid weather conditions can absorb transmitted signals before they reach your vehicle again reducing detection r...

Page 20: ... view of road ahead and behind Radar signals unable to Determine whether pass through windshield your vehicle has a heated windshield known as Instaclear or ElectriClear or is covered with a metallic sun screen Erratic or frequent High concentration of Use city mode alerts non police X band sources Review section in this manual on Performance Verification Partial or no display Dim or dark mode eng...

Page 21: ... service pursuant to this warranty This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase and shall be effective for a period of one year There are no EXPRESS warranties covering the unit other than those set forth in this warranty All implied warranties are limited to the one year period of this warranty and no warranties expressed or implied extend beyond this one year period Some states do not ...

Page 22: ... For your own protection obtain a proof of delivery receipt Shipping costs are your responsibility Enclose with your unit the following information a Your name complete return address and written description of the problem No 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...

Page 23: ...s 5 Weight ounces 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 Accessories List Suction Cup Kit Straight Power Cord Coiled Po...

Page 24: ... to one or more of the following patents Other Patents Pending Safety Warning System l c Patents Pending Fundamental Mixer Technology and Guard are registered trademarks of EXPRESS 926 and EXPRESS 916 Total Tracking Laser and ttl are trademarks of Safety Warning System is a registered trademark of Safety Warning System Printed in Canada ...

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