Beltronics V940, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...960 VECTOR 960 VECTOR 940 VECTOR 940 THE NEXT GENERATION IN DIGITAL PERFORMANCE THE NEXT GENERATION IN DIGITAL PERFORMANCE Operating Instructions MOTOROLA MOTOROLA digitaldnaTM MOTOROLA Model V960 Model V940 k ...

Page 2: ...om a Radar detector serve as an effective reminder to check your speed Laws vary throughout the USA governing the use of a Radar detector It is your responsibility to follow these laws VECTOR 960 and VECTOR 940 contain Flash Technology which provides the highest capability to be reprogrammed as the threat of new police traffic radar monitoring technologies emerge Please ensure that you promptly se...

Page 3: ...h you have altered from factory pre set Text messages identify alerts received 3 QUICK START Mode No test sequence unit immediately shows last used traveling mode A Au u t t o o S Sc c a a n n H Hi i g g h h w w a a y y C Ci it t y y X X C Ci it t y y A AL LL L Text messages identify alerts received 4 TECH Mode V960 only Full Power up text sequence Text messages identify band received followed by ...

Page 4: ...ntering Selectable Features Mode 14 Installation 14 kGeneral Guidelines 14 Understanding Radar Laser and SWS 17 Interpretation of Alerts 18 kRadar Alerts 18 kInstant On Pulsed Radar Alert 21 kTypical False Alert Radar 21 kLaser Alerts 21 kSafety Warning System SWS Alerts 22 Performance Verification 24 kConditions That Affect Radar Alerts 24 Conditions That Affect Laser Alerts 24 Troubleshooting 25...

Page 5: ...E E and confirms Radar band and signal strength presence of Laser and SWS messages received 3 DRK Bright Dim Dark Button provides bright dark and fully adjustable dim settings of the Text Display for discreet night travel Audio alerts are not affected 4 CTY City Highway AutoScan Button choose between Autoscan Highway City X or City ALL X K Ka filtration modes 5 AUD Auto Mute Volume Control Button ...

Page 6: ...cle if your vehicle is so equipped Press the PWR button to turn the unit ON Depending upon the Operating Mode selected the power up test sequence and confirmation of Radar Laser SWS alerts will be relayed to you as follows N NO OR RM MA AL L Factory Pre Set Mode A lengthy power up test sequence that displays audio and text messages for Laser Ka K X and Safety Warning System SWS followed by the sta...

Page 7: ... Unit is ready for operation and will display Radar Laser and SWS messages when signals are detected T TE EC CH H MODE VECTOR 960 only Presents audio and text messages followed by the display of the ACTUAL frequency of the received radar bandwidth and Laser Unit is ready for operation and will display Radar Laser and SWS messages including actual frequencies when signals are detected Sample alerts...

Page 8: ... EA AD D Sample 2 H HI IG GH HW WA AY Y W WO OR RK KC CR RE EW W A AH HE EA AD D Sample 3 P PO OL LI IC CE E I IN N P PU UR RS SU UI IT T You can access the complete list of SWS messages by pressing the AUD button M MS SG G 1 1 will appear in the display once AUD is pressed Pressing the AUD button a second time will allow you to listen to the SWS message while viewing it in the display to move for...

Page 9: ...Start Up Mode DRK Bright Dim Dark Button The DRK button allows selection of a bright fully adjustable dim or dark mode Your unit is factory preset to full bright display To engage dim mode press and hold the DRK button The display will cycle through various levels of dim illumination Release the button at your chosen level To engage dark mode press the DRK button a second time A single beep couple...

Page 10: ...ined muting is not required see page 21 Volume Control Press and hold the AUD button to engage the volume control the volume will cycle high to low Release the AUD button when you have reached your desired audio setting CTY City Highway Button The CTY button has four functions 1 AutoScan Mode 2 Highway Mode 3 City X Filtration Mode 4 City X K Ka Filtration Mode AutoScan Mode VECTOR 960 and VECTOR ...

Page 11: ...ever visual alerts will be 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 CTY mode allows you to drive out of their range before they reach the preset level and trigger a full audio alert City All Mode X K Super Wideband Ka This mode is ideal for use in areas where a high level of microwave transmissions can c...

Page 12: ...ar Laser Digital Voice or Tone Model V960 2 Radar Laser SWS Digital Voice or Tone Model V940 3 Safety Warning System ON OFF 4 Safety Warning System Digital VOICE or TONE Model V960 5 Audio Visual Scroll Rate FAST or SLOW 6 Inverted Display Option ON OFF 7 AutoScan accessed using CTY Button 8 Normal Mode Note 8 1 1 accessed using PWR Button 9 Modifications Mode 10 Q Start 11 Tech Mode Display refer...

Page 13: ...he signal detected Digital Voice prompts are provided once after the initial audio alert This standard setting is often preferred when background noise in a vehicle is loud Factory setting is A Am m u u t t e e o o f f f f Note because of its urgency Laser alerts are not affected by this mode Feature 2 Radar Laser Digital Voice Prompts With V Vo o i i c c e e o o n n unit will provide Digital Voic...

Page 14: ...C CR Rs s l l o o w w is selected unit will provide a slow cycling of audio visual messages When S SC CR R f fa a s s t t is selected unit will provide a fast cycling of audio visual messages Factory setting is S SC CR Rs s l l o o w w Feature 6 Inverted Display Feature When selected your unit can be mounted to the visor using the hook loop fastener upside down and the display will remain right re...

Page 15: ...nstallation 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 Unlike after market mirrored sun screens regular tinted glass does not affect Radar reception Radar signals are also reflected by heated windshields known as Instaclear and ElectriClear available as an option on so...

Page 16: ...s that will cause premature aging of the unit 5 Your detector is not waterproof exposure to water may cause damage and your warranty will be void Dash Mounting You can mount your unit to a level area of your vehicle s dash using the hook and loop fastener or the four non skid dash mounting pads provided Windshield Mounting 1 Remove the mounting cover on the top of the detector by pressing on the r...

Page 17: ... if you are unsure whether your vehicle is equipped with this type of windshield Visor Mounting 1 Remove the two suction cups and follow steps 1 2 4 and 5 2 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...

Page 18: ...s capable of detecting X K and Ka Band signals In late 1990 FCC approval was given to Wideband Ka 34 2 GHz to 35 2 GHz Once again BEL responded with Wideband Ka detection Today BEL s VECTOR SERIES detects the complete Super Wideband Ka frequency allotted for police monitoring 33 4 GHz to 36 0 GHz Total Tracking Laser TTL Unlike Radar signals which are highly reflective Laser signals have very poor...

Page 19: ...it 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 as well as numerical digit 1 1 9 9 Model V960 only and a corresponding increase in the audio alert rate Described below are f...

Page 20: ...rts 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 2 Stationary Radar aimed around a corner Under this circumstance reaction time is considerably reduced Since the Radar signals are transm...

Page 21: ...rly 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 dr...

Page 22: ...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 detec...

Page 23: ...age i e S SH HA AR RP P C CU UR RV VE E A AH HE EA AD D 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 If two separate SWS messages are received each message is presented twice before the clicking resumes You can replay the last SWS message received by pre...

Page 24: ...ssages 33 41 T Tr r a a v v I In n f fo o confirms Travel Information Convenience messages 43 59 M Mo o v v i i n n g g confirms Emergency Slow Moving Vehicles in transit messages 61 64 M Me e s s s s a a g g e e U Un n k k n n o o w w n n confirms incomplete or unknown messages Note for a complete listing of the five Safety Warning System categories and corresponding messages please refer to the ...

Page 25: ...ficantly 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 trans mitted signals before they reach your vehicle again reducing detection r...

Page 26: ...trical Consult your dealer or wiring for lighter a professional mechanic socket defective Poor Antenna lens opening Reposition unit with detection partially blocked unobstructed view of range 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 Errati...

Page 27: ...ransferable to or enforceable by any subsequent owner 3 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 4 This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase and shall be effectiv...

Page 28: ...st provide a copy of a dated sales receipt for your unit in order to receive service under warranty Service 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 the instructions below 1 To obtain service during the warranty period please call the appr...

Page 29: ...your dated sales receipt Post Warranty Service The following arrangements apply if the warranty period has expired or you are not able to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt indicating purchase within the last twelve months 1 To return your unit follow steps 1 through 3 b under Warranty Service 2 Enclose with your unit 85 US or 1 15 Canadian to cover inspection and postage return Prices sub...

Page 30: ...OST DESCRIPTION NUMBER USA CANADA Suction Cup Kit 2 DA 6 2 95 3 95 Straight Power Cord 12 DA 16 9 95 1 1 95 Coiled Power Cord 8 DA 17 1 1 95 16 95 Power Cord Fuses 2 DA 19 3 95 5 95 Hook Loop Fastener DA 20 2 95 3 95 Visor Windshield Bracket DA 100 12 95 16 95 4 Non Skid Dash Mounting Pads DA 1000 2 95 3 95 Soft Travel Case DA 62 13 95 19 95 Anodized Aluminum Travel Case DA 101 24 95 32 95 Owner s...

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Page 32: ...52 936 4 961 074 5 402 087 5 446 923 5 587 916 5 600 132 Canada 1 187 586 1 187 602 1 295 714 1 295 715 Other Patents Pending Safety Warning System L C Patents Pending Printed in Canada 273004 10 Fundamental Mixer Technology FMT and Shadow Technology are registered trademarks of BELTRONICS USA Inc VECTOR 960 VECTOR 940 Total Tracking Laser TTL and AutoScan are trademarks of BELTRONICS USA Inc Safe...

Page 33: ... LeftLaneClosedAhead 12 forfuture use Category2 13 StationaryPoliceVehicle Ahead 14 TrainApproaching AtCrossing 15 LowOverpass Ahead 16 DrawbridgeUp 17 Observe BridgeWeightLimit 18 RockSlideAreaAhead 19 SchoolZoneAhead 20 RoadNarrowsAhead 21 SharpCurveAhead 22 Pedestrian Crossing Ahead 23 Deer Moose Crossing 24 Blind DeafChild Area 25 SteepGradeAhead Truck UseLowGear 26 AccidentAhead 27 PoorRoadSu...

Page 34: ...nStationOpen 47 InspectionStationClosed 48 Reduced Speed AreaAhead 49 Speed Limit Enforced 50 Hazardous MaterialsExitAhead 51 Congestion Ahead Expect Delay 52 Expect10Minute Delay 53 Expect20Minute Delay 54 Expect30Minute Delay 55 Expect1Hour Delay 56 TrafficAlert TuneAM Radio 57 PayTollAhead 58 TrucksExit Right 59 TrucksExit Left 60 forfuture use Category5 61 Emergency VehicleIn Transit 62 Police...

Page 35: ...3 940 will be in the Opemting Mode and will dhplay the power up test sequence 4 Unit is ready for operation and will confirm deiectior of X K and Super Widehand IO Itada Laserand SW sign via Teal Display and Digital Voice 5 Seledable Featuresare Factory Presetas follow e M Radar Alert Laser Alert sws Advisory ...

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Page 40: ... 0 A gift What other brands did you consider buying 1 O Cobra 4 0 Escort Passport 2 0 Whistler 5 0 Other 3 0 Uniden 6 0 No other Brand If you ve owned a detector before which one l OBEL 4 0 Escort Passport 2 0 Cobra 5 0 Whistler 3 0 Uniden 6 0 Other In which of the following magazines have you seen an advertisement for BEL detectors 1 0 Car and Driver 6 0 Popular Science 2 0 Road Track 7 0 Popular...