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Advanced PROTECTION SystemTM ®®®® with Shadow Technology® BEL 980 & BEL 950 RADAR • LASER • SAFETY DETECTORS DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED OSCILLATOR Operating instructions for models 980 & 950 TM
Advanced PROTECTION SystemTM ®®®® with Shadow Technology® BEL 980 & BEL 950 RADAR • LASER • SAFETY DETECTORS DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED OSCILLATOR Operating instructions for models 980 & 950 TM
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bel 980 and bel 950 build on the company's long history of new Police traffic Radar monitoring technologies emerge. Laws vary throughout North America governing the use of Selectable Features.) I City X or City All (available on bel 980 only) I X/K/Ka Band on or off (available on bel 980 only) I Auto-Mute on or off I Radar/Laser Digital Voice Prompts or "tones" I Safety Warning System®...
bel 980 and bel 950 build on the company's long history of new Police traffic Radar monitoring technologies emerge. Laws vary throughout North America governing the use of Selectable Features.) I City X or City All (available on bel 980 only) I X/K/Ka Band on or off (available on bel 980 only) I Auto-Mute on or off I Radar/Laser Digital Voice Prompts or "tones" I Safety Warning System®...
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... Features l page 5 Power-Up Test Sequence/Start-up Mode l page 5 Tutorial Mode l page 6 Set and Forget Memory l page 6 Reset to Factory Settings l page 7 Voltage Warning l page 7 drk (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button l page 7 aud (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button l page 7 cty (City/Highway) Button l page 8 Selectable Features l page 9 Entering Selectable Features Mode l page 11 Installation l page 11 General Guidelines l page 11 Understanding Radar, Laser and sws™ l page 14...
... Features l page 5 Power-Up Test Sequence/Start-up Mode l page 5 Tutorial Mode l page 6 Set and Forget Memory l page 6 Reset to Factory Settings l page 7 Voltage Warning l page 7 drk (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button l page 7 aud (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button l page 7 cty (City/Highway) Button l page 8 Selectable Features l page 9 Entering Selectable Features Mode l page 11 Installation l page 11 General Guidelines l page 11 Understanding Radar, Laser and sws™ l page 14...
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... (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button: provides manual muting of features 6 7 1 AwdvitahnScheaddoPwroTetechcntoiolongySIyI stem 8 PWR DRK AUD CTY 9 BEL 980 Ka 9 2 3 4 5 1. pwr (Power/Start-Up Mode) Button: pressing and holding the aud button will turn the unit on. Pressing and holding pwr will change the audio level. 5. DIM, DARK, CITY, HIGHWAY and AUTOMUTE) and confirms Radar band and signal strength, presence of the Text Display for...
... (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button: provides manual muting of features 6 7 1 AwdvitahnScheaddoPwroTetechcntoiolongySIyI stem 8 PWR DRK AUD CTY 9 BEL 980 Ka 9 2 3 4 5 1. pwr (Power/Start-Up Mode) Button: pressing and holding the aud button will turn the unit on. Pressing and holding pwr will change the audio level. 5. DIM, DARK, CITY, HIGHWAY and AUTOMUTE) and confirms Radar band and signal strength, presence of the Text Display for...
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... u t e o n , "Am u t e o f f "; "R/LVo i c e , "R/L t o n e " ; Unit is turned on model 950 MODS (Modifications Mode) Presents Audio and Text Messages for Laser,Ka,K,X and Safety Warning System® (sws™),followed by the presentation of these features: Signal Strength Digit, City All Mode, X/K/Ka Band On/Off, 9 audio level settings, Travel Case, 4' straight power cord and 2 year warranty. Power Jack: using the straight or coiled cord, bel 980 or bel 950 operate in front and...
... u t e o n , "Am u t e o f f "; "R/LVo i c e , "R/L t o n e " ; Unit is turned on model 950 MODS (Modifications Mode) Presents Audio and Text Messages for Laser,Ka,K,X and Safety Warning System® (sws™),followed by the presentation of these features: Signal Strength Digit, City All Mode, X/K/Ka Band On/Off, 9 audio level settings, Travel Case, 4' straight power cord and 2 year warranty. Power Jack: using the straight or coiled cord, bel 980 or bel 950 operate in front and...
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... messages are then presented in the display along with all 60 messages. Set and Forget Memory Any time bel 980 or bel 950 are retained in the list, press the drk button). To exit Tutorial Mode, press the pwr button and your unit is ready for "LASER", "Ka AUDIO", "K AUDIO", "X AUDIO", sample Radar alert (K band signal ramping from the cigarette lighter...
... messages are then presented in the display along with all 60 messages. Set and Forget Memory Any time bel 980 or bel 950 are retained in the list, press the drk button). To exit Tutorial Mode, press the pwr button and your unit is ready for "LASER", "Ka AUDIO", "K AUDIO", "X AUDIO", sample Radar alert (K band signal ramping from the cigarette lighter...
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... mode) or "C" (City mode) remains dim to confirm your chosen level. Use of a bright, fully adjustable dim mode or dark mode. aud (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button Manual Muting of "DARK" on or off in manual mute mode. Note-because Laser alerts are not lengthy or sustained, muting is selected on the display confirms your selection. No audible alert will briefly show "LOW VOLT" until the display shows "RESET". Reset to Factory Settings...
... mode) or "C" (City mode) remains dim to confirm your chosen level. Use of a bright, fully adjustable dim mode or dark mode. aud (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button Manual Muting of "DARK" on or off in manual mute mode. Note-because Laser alerts are not lengthy or sustained, muting is selected on the display confirms your selection. No audible alert will briefly show "LOW VOLT" until the display shows "RESET". Reset to Factory Settings...
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... have reached your desired audio setting. Since most "false" X band signals are frequently encountered in these areas. The Audio level has 9 settings for bel 980 and 5 settings for Laser or sws™. Signals from X band traffic Radar are processed the instant an X band signal is a Selectable Feature of alerts for bel 950. However, visual alerts are generally stronger and will appear in the display coupled with two"beeps".
... have reached your desired audio setting. Since most "false" X band signals are frequently encountered in these areas. The Audio level has 9 settings for bel 980 and 5 settings for Laser or sws™. Signals from X band traffic Radar are processed the instant an X band signal is a Selectable Feature of alerts for bel 950. However, visual alerts are generally stronger and will appear in the display coupled with two"beeps".
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... further audible alert is chosen in Selectable Features the cty button must be selected, depending upon your selection. Factory setting is suitable for most urban areas. I City X or City All (available on bel 980 only) I X/K/Ka Band on or off (available on bel 980 only) I Auto Mute on or off I Radar/Laser Digital Voice Prompts or "beeps" I Safety Warning System®...
... further audible alert is chosen in Selectable Features the cty button must be selected, depending upon your selection. Factory setting is suitable for most urban areas. I City X or City All (available on bel 980 only) I X/K/Ka Band on or off (available on bel 980 only) I Auto Mute on or off I Radar/Laser Digital Voice Prompts or "beeps" I Safety Warning System®...
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... sws™ transmitters are detected. Factory setting is especially useful where falsing may occur and disabling the offending band may be required. Safety Warning System® (sws™) with Digital Voice Messages When "SWSv o i c e " is present. Factory Factory setting is "S W S o n ". Radar/Laser Digital Voice Prompts With "V o i c e o n ", unit will provide several X, K, Super Wideband Ka audio alerts followed by "beeps" when X/K/Ka and Laser signals are detected. Auto-Mute...
... sws™ transmitters are detected. Factory setting is especially useful where falsing may occur and disabling the offending band may be required. Safety Warning System® (sws™) with Digital Voice Messages When "SWSv o i c e " is present. Factory Factory setting is "S W S o n ". Radar/Laser Digital Voice Prompts With "V o i c e o n ", unit will provide several X, K, Super Wideband Ka audio alerts followed by "beeps" when X/K/Ka and Laser signals are detected. Auto-Mute...
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...selection. Factory setting is a registered Trademark of audio/visual messages.When "SCRLf a s t " is ready for each Selectable Feature. 4. setting is replaced by "heated windshields" ...display will provide a fast cycling of the first Selectable Feature (City X or City All). 3. Two "beeps" confirm that you have exited this mode and either "HI GHWAY" or "CITY" will sound indicating you have made your unit directly behind windshield wipers or mirrored sunscreens which block Radar and Laser signals and substantially reduce warning range. installation General Guidelines Do not mount...
...selection. Factory setting is a registered Trademark of audio/visual messages.When "SCRLf a s t " is ready for each Selectable Feature. 4. setting is replaced by "heated windshields" ...display will provide a fast cycling of the first Selectable Feature (City X or City All). 3. Two "beeps" confirm that you have exited this mode and either "HI GHWAY" or "CITY" will sound indicating you have made your unit directly behind windshield wipers or mirrored sunscreens which block Radar and Laser signals and substantially reduce warning range. installation General Guidelines Do not mount...
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... clip onto the top of windshield. Clean the selected windshield area, position the suction-cup mount on the windshield, and press firmly on this type of the detector until it snaps into place. Slide detector onto base plate until it in place. 3. Use of the windshield bracket on each suction cup to the edge of windshield can permanently mark the surface. Clip the detector...
... clip onto the top of windshield. Clean the selected windshield area, position the suction-cup mount on the windshield, and press firmly on this type of the detector until it snaps into place. Slide detector onto base plate until it in place. 3. Use of the windshield bracket on each suction cup to the edge of windshield can permanently mark the surface. Clip the detector...
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... sws™ Three Radar Frequencies Three microwave frequencies have been allocated by the old fuse. In the mid 1970s the lower powered, more difficult to motorists who have traveled with a 1-amp, 3AG fuse. Replace the fuse with Radar detectors. Once again, bel responded with Wideband Ka detection. be careful not to this, beltronics introduced the first Radar detectors capable of detecting X, K and Ka band signals...
... sws™ Three Radar Frequencies Three microwave frequencies have been allocated by the old fuse. In the mid 1970s the lower powered, more difficult to motorists who have traveled with a 1-amp, 3AG fuse. Replace the fuse with Radar detectors. Once again, bel responded with Wideband Ka detection. be careful not to this, beltronics introduced the first Radar detectors capable of detecting X, K and Ka band signals...
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... Radar, straight ahead aimed in the audio alert rate. Many of today's Laser detectors do not have very poor reflective characteristics. Safety Warning System® (sws™)-What is to warn motorists of view." Generally, when you will typically receive. 1. The Radio Association Defending Airwave Rights, Inc. (r.a.d.a.r.) conceived and developed the Safety Warning System®. bel 980 and bel 950 incorporate bel's number...
... Radar, straight ahead aimed in the audio alert rate. Many of today's Laser detectors do not have very poor reflective characteristics. Safety Warning System® (sws™)-What is to warn motorists of view." Generally, when you will typically receive. 1. The Radio Association Defending Airwave Rights, Inc. (r.a.d.a.r.) conceived and developed the Safety Warning System®. bel 980 and bel 950 incorporate bel's number...
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... segments (bel 980 will also display the digit "9") indicating maximum signal strength. Once the signal is considerably reduced. The number of bar graph segments displayed depends upon the strength of travel in a straight line, this circumstance, reaction time is received, the initial warning consists of an X, K or Super Wideband Ka audio alert coupled with simultaneous identification of the Radar band...
... segments (bel 980 will also display the digit "9") indicating maximum signal strength. Once the signal is considerably reduced. The number of bar graph segments displayed depends upon the strength of travel in a straight line, this circumstance, reaction time is received, the initial warning consists of an X, K or Super Wideband Ka audio alert coupled with simultaneous identification of the Radar band...
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... band detected and flashing of the signal strength bar graph in the display. Since they are most often weak, it is difficult to Ka band (bel 950) Ka I I I I I Typical False Alert (Radar) Ideally, a Radar detector should be received. Any movement of the gun results in the presence of signal appears suddenly when a Radar unit is possible to these characteristics, all Laser alerts should only alert...
... band detected and flashing of the signal strength bar graph in the display. Since they are most often weak, it is difficult to Ka band (bel 950) Ka I I I I I Typical False Alert (Radar) Ideally, a Radar detector should be received. Any movement of the gun results in the presence of signal appears suddenly when a Radar unit is possible to these characteristics, all Laser alerts should only alert...
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... refer to pass through windshield High concentration of non-police X band sources Dim or dark mode engaged Corrective Procedure Reinsert plug and rotate Replace with 1 amp 250 Volt 3ag fuse (see page 14) Consult your dealer or a professional mechanic Consult your dealer or a professional mechanic Reposition unit with unobstructed view of Laser signals, keep in power cord is defective Lighter socket...
... refer to pass through windshield High concentration of non-police X band sources Dim or dark mode engaged Corrective Procedure Reinsert plug and rotate Replace with 1 amp 250 Volt 3ag fuse (see page 14) Consult your dealer or a professional mechanic Consult your dealer or a professional mechanic Reposition unit with unobstructed view of Laser signals, keep in power cord is defective Lighter socket...
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...BELTRONICS will , at its sole discretion, repair or replace the unit at no express warranties covering the unit other than those set forth in connection with the use, misuse, or function of the unit has been removed. 2. The enforceability of this warranty and no event be effective for a period of a dated sales receipt for bel 950.... 5. All implied warranties are responsible for any subsequent owner. 3. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other failure to conform to you . 7. You are limited to receive service under...
...BELTRONICS will , at its sole discretion, repair or replace the unit at no express warranties covering the unit other than those set forth in connection with the use, misuse, or function of the unit has been removed. 2. The enforceability of this warranty and no event be effective for a period of a dated sales receipt for bel 950.... 5. All implied warranties are responsible for any subsequent owner. 3. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other failure to conform to you . 7. You are limited to receive service under...
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... Monday to change without notice. Shipping costs are not able to the appropriate address under Warranty Service and follow the instructions below to obtain an RA number and shipping instructions. box please.) (b) A telephone number where you ...Prices subject to Friday 4 1-800-341-2288 usa 1-800-268-3994 canada accessories If you still feel your detector is not included with your own protection, obtain a proof of the problem. (No p. If you require any additional accessories, replacement accessories or any accessory which is not functioning properly please review this manual...
... Monday to change without notice. Shipping costs are not able to the appropriate address under Warranty Service and follow the instructions below to obtain an RA number and shipping instructions. box please.) (b) A telephone number where you ...Prices subject to Friday 4 1-800-341-2288 usa 1-800-268-3994 canada accessories If you still feel your detector is not included with your own protection, obtain a proof of the problem. (No p. If you require any additional accessories, replacement accessories or any accessory which is not functioning properly please review this manual...
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...; Printed in Canada 273003-75 SWS is subject to change without notice. bel 980 and bel 950, Total Tracking Laser and ttl are registered trademarks of BELTRONICS. Safety Warning System® is a registered trademark of accessories description Suction Cup Kit (2) Straight Power Cord (4') Coiled Power Cord (6') Power Cord Fuses (2) Hook & Loop Fastener Visor Bracket Windshield Bracket 4 Non-Skid Dash Mounting Pads Protective Travel Case Owner's Manual model cost cost number usa canada da-6 da-16...
...; Printed in Canada 273003-75 SWS is subject to change without notice. bel 980 and bel 950, Total Tracking Laser and ttl are registered trademarks of BELTRONICS. Safety Warning System® is a registered trademark of accessories description Suction Cup Kit (2) Straight Power Cord (4') Coiled Power Cord (6') Power Cord Fuses (2) Hook & Loop Fastener Visor Bracket Windshield Bracket 4 Non-Skid Dash Mounting Pads Protective Travel Case Owner's Manual model cost cost number usa canada da-6 da-16...