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Advanced PROTECTION SystemTM ®®®® with Shadow Technology® BEL 990 International RADAR • LASER • SAFETY DETECTOR RNATION EQUEN INTE CIES AL FR World's First International Frequency Radar/Laser/Safety Detector DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED OSCILLATOR Operating instructions for model 990 TM
Advanced PROTECTION SystemTM ®®®® with Shadow Technology® BEL 990 International RADAR • LASER • SAFETY DETECTOR RNATION EQUEN INTE CIES AL FR World's First International Frequency Radar/Laser/Safety Detector DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED OSCILLATOR Operating instructions for model 990 TM
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... service cost and where to check your unit for protection where ever they travel. bel 990 International is your Consumer Information card. an industry first bel 990 International contains technology which detects International Radar frequencies, making it the choice for those looking... for software upgrade. shadow technology® ii bel 990 International contains Shadow Technology® II making it undetectable to follow these laws. introduction Thank you for purchasing a bel 990 International Radar/Laser/ Safety detector with Digital Voice on or off...
... service cost and where to check your unit for protection where ever they travel. bel 990 International is your Consumer Information card. an industry first bel 990 International contains technology which detects International Radar frequencies, making it the choice for those looking... for software upgrade. shadow technology® ii bel 990 International contains Shadow Technology® II making it undetectable to follow these laws. introduction Thank you for purchasing a bel 990 International Radar/Laser/ Safety detector with Digital Voice on or off...
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l page 9 Engaging International Frequencies l page 10 Selectable Features l page 10 Entering Selectable Features Mode l page 12 Installation l page 13 General Guidelines l page 13 Understanding Radar, Laser and sws™ l page 15 Interpretation of 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 International Frequencies l page 9 What are ...
l page 9 Engaging International Frequencies l page 10 Selectable Features l page 10 Entering Selectable Features Mode l page 12 Installation l page 13 General Guidelines l page 13 Understanding Radar, Laser and sws™ l page 15 Interpretation of 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 International Frequencies l page 9 What are ...
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profile of Laser and sws™ messages received. 3. DIM, DARK, CITY, HIGHWAY, and AUTOMUTE) and confirms Radar band and signal strength, presence of features 7 1 AwdvitahnScheaddoPwroTetechcntoiolongySIyI stem PWR DRK AUD CTY 9 InBteErnLati9on9a0l Ka 9 6 8 2 3 45 1. aud (Audio Mute/Volume Control) Button: provides manual muting of the Text Display for urban/suburban travel . cty (City/Highway) Button: choose between Highway mode or for discreet night travel , City X or City All modes. 6. drk (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button: provides bright, dark and fully adjustable dim ...
profile of Laser and sws™ messages received. 3. DIM, DARK, CITY, HIGHWAY, and AUTOMUTE) and confirms Radar band and signal strength, presence of features 7 1 AwdvitahnScheaddoPwroTetechcntoiolongySIyI stem PWR DRK AUD CTY 9 InBteErnLati9on9a0l Ka 9 6 8 2 3 45 1. aud (Audio Mute/Volume Control) Button: provides manual muting of the Text Display for urban/suburban travel . cty (City/Highway) Button: choose between Highway mode or for discreet night travel , City X or City All modes. 6. drk (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button: provides bright, dark and fully adjustable dim ...
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Note-Pressing pwr at your detector is turned on, bel 990 International will bypass the sequence. "SWS o n ", "SWS o f f "; MODS (Modifications Mode) Presents START UP, followed by Travel Mode selected and Selectable Features as chosen by Audio .... 9. 7. Laser Optical Sensors: collect Laser signals from this sequence, the status of operation plus a Tutorial mode. Power Jack: using the straight or coiled cord, the bel 990 International operates in front and behind. 8.
Note-Pressing pwr at your detector is turned on, bel 990 International will bypass the sequence. "SWS o n ", "SWS o f f "; MODS (Modifications Mode) Presents START UP, followed by Travel Mode selected and Selectable Features as chosen by Audio .... 9. 7. Laser Optical Sensors: collect Laser signals from this sequence, the status of operation plus a Tutorial mode. Power Jack: using the straight or coiled cord, the bel 990 International operates in front and behind. 8.
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... all 60 messages. Unit is turned off and then back on . press the aud button to the next message; Set and Forget Memory Any time bel 990 International is ready for "LASER", "Ka AUDIO", "K AUDIO", "X AUDIO", sample Radar alert (K band signal ramping from the cigarette lighter socket, all feature settings you to...
... all 60 messages. Unit is turned off and then back on . press the aud button to the next message; Set and Forget Memory Any time bel 990 International is ready for "LASER", "Ka AUDIO", "K AUDIO", "X AUDIO", sample Radar alert (K band signal ramping from the cigarette lighter socket, all feature settings you to...
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Two "beeps" will sound and your selection. Voltage Warning BEL 990 International continually checks your unit is selected on and ready for start-up mode, volume, drk, aud, cty, Travel Mode and Selectable Features. drk (Bright/...
Two "beeps" will sound and your selection. Voltage Warning BEL 990 International continually checks your unit is selected on and ready for start-up mode, volume, drk, aud, cty, Travel Mode and Selectable Features. drk (Bright/...
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Pressing the cty button once engages the cty mode which share X band with police Radar - Since most "false" X band signals are weak, the use of this mode ideal in urban and suburban areas, making use of the cty mode allows you to drive out of alerts for at approximately 20 seconds. The display will produce no audible alert until the signal strength reaches a preset level. If the signal is confirmed by intrusion alarms, door openers, and other devices which is still present after 20 seconds, press the aud button again if you to effectively reduce unwanted audio ...
Pressing the cty button once engages the cty mode which share X band with police Radar - Since most "false" X band signals are weak, the use of this mode ideal in urban and suburban areas, making use of the cty mode allows you to drive out of alerts for at approximately 20 seconds. The display will produce no audible alert until the signal strength reaches a preset level. If the signal is confirmed by intrusion alarms, door openers, and other devices which is still present after 20 seconds, press the aud button again if you to effectively reduce unwanted audio ...
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... must to be pressed to engage your selection. No further audible alert is provided until now. Regardless of the Travel Mode selected, bel 990 International will sound an X, K or Ka Digital Voice Message or an X, K or Ka"tone"(whichever you have chosen in Selectable...for use different frequencies to monitor traffic, there has been no audio alert is transmitted. bel 990 International is a Selectable Feature of the band detected and signal strength in areas with visual confirmation of the bel 990 International (see sample Text Display readouts below.) X BAND 10. 525 (...
... must to be pressed to engage your selection. No further audible alert is provided until now. Regardless of the Travel Mode selected, bel 990 International will sound an X, K or Ka Digital Voice Message or an X, K or Ka"tone"(whichever you have chosen in Selectable...for use different frequencies to monitor traffic, there has been no audio alert is transmitted. bel 990 International is a Selectable Feature of the band detected and signal strength in areas with visual confirmation of the bel 990 International (see sample Text Display readouts below.) X BAND 10. 525 (...
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... excessive falsing on or off in Selectable Features. To engage one of the three Travel Modes for a complete listing of your unit. Engaging International Frequencies bel 990 International is factory preset to the label on , press and hold the cty button until the display scrolls through the following features may be selected...
... excessive falsing on or off in Selectable Features. To engage one of the three Travel Modes for a complete listing of your unit. Engaging International Frequencies bel 990 International is factory preset to the label on , press and hold the cty button until the display scrolls through the following features may be selected...
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City X or City All When "CTY X " is selected, your unit provides standard X Band selectivity which is "A m u t e o f f . " X/K/Ka Band On or Off Select "X ON/XOFF","K ON/K OFF" or "Ka ON/Ka OFF" dependng upon your selection. This clicking becomes more rapid as the signal is chosen in Selectable Features, the cty button must be required. "A m u t e ON" enables you quietly informed for as long as the strength of selectivity on for most urban areas. Digital Voice prompts are not affected. City All provides an increased level of the Radar signal...
City X or City All When "CTY X " is selected, your unit provides standard X Band selectivity which is "A m u t e o f f . " X/K/Ka Band On or Off Select "X ON/XOFF","K ON/K OFF" or "Ka ON/Ka OFF" dependng upon your selection. This clicking becomes more rapid as the signal is chosen in Selectable Features, the cty button must be required. "A m u t e ON" enables you quietly informed for as long as the strength of selectivity on for most urban areas. Digital Voice prompts are not affected. City All provides an increased level of the Radar signal...
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Radar/Laser Digital Voice Prompts With "V o i c e ON", unit will sound unique audio tones only. With "V o i c e OFF", unit will provide Digital Voice prompts followed by "tone/clicking" only. Factory setting is "SWSv o i c e ." When "K a narrw " is selected, unit detects Super Wideband Ka signals and alarms at the 33.4 ghz to 36.0 ghz) Safety Warning System® (sws™) When on . Factory setting is selected, unit will show the status of audio/visual messages. Factory setting is "V o i c e ON". Audio/Visual Scroll Rate When "SCRLs l o w " is selected, unit will ...
Radar/Laser Digital Voice Prompts With "V o i c e ON", unit will sound unique audio tones only. With "V o i c e OFF", unit will provide Digital Voice prompts followed by "tone/clicking" only. Factory setting is "SWSv o i c e ." When "K a narrw " is selected, unit detects Super Wideband Ka signals and alarms at the 33.4 ghz to 36.0 ghz) Safety Warning System® (sws™) When on . Factory setting is selected, unit will show the status of audio/visual messages. Factory setting is "V o i c e ON". Audio/Visual Scroll Rate When "SCRLs l o w " is selected, unit will ...
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Two "beeps" confirm that will eliminate unnecessary vibration. 4. Unlike "after market" mirrored sun-screens, regular tinted glass does not affect Radar reception. Choose a location where the unit will be hazardous in doubt, check with a clear, unobstructed view of an accident. 2. Your detector is a registered Trademark of the eight Selectable Features. 4. installation General Guidelines Do not mount your previous selection. This type of windshield makes any dash, visor or windshield mounted detector ineffective. (If in case of the road from the front and rear. 3. This ...
Two "beeps" confirm that will eliminate unnecessary vibration. 4. Unlike "after market" mirrored sun-screens, regular tinted glass does not affect Radar reception. Choose a location where the unit will be hazardous in doubt, check with a clear, unobstructed view of an accident. 2. Your detector is a registered Trademark of the eight Selectable Features. 4. installation General Guidelines Do not mount your previous selection. This type of windshield makes any dash, visor or windshield mounted detector ineffective. (If in case of the road from the front and rear. 3. This ...
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Remove the mounting bracket cover on top of the unit by pressing on this type of windshield. Slide detector onto base plate until the base plate is level. 4. To assemble the windshield bracket, follow this type of windshield can mount your unit to secure it snaps into place. Windshield Bracket Assembly Windshield Mounting 1. Note-some vehicles have a plastic coating on each suction cup to a level area of an accident. Use a screwdriver or a small coin to protect occupants in case of your vehicle's dash using the hook and loop fastener or the four non...
Remove the mounting bracket cover on top of the unit by pressing on this type of windshield. Slide detector onto base plate until the base plate is level. 4. To assemble the windshield bracket, follow this type of windshield can mount your unit to secure it snaps into place. Windshield Bracket Assembly Windshield Mounting 1. Note-some vehicles have a plastic coating on each suction cup to a level area of an accident. Use a screwdriver or a small coin to protect occupants in case of your vehicle's dash using the hook and loop fastener or the four non...
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If the fuse has blown, remove the tip from the lighter plug followed by pressing on page 13). Defeating the fuse protection can damage your unit or your vehicle's electrical system and will void your warranty. They are used for traffic Radar in North America. Remove the mounting bracket cover by the old fuse. Store the cover in two pieces; Clip the detector to 36.0 ghz Replace the fuse with a 1-amp, 3AG fuse. Note-the tip is in a safe place. 2. Fuse Replacement 1. be careful not to lose either piece or the spring inside the holder. (See diagram on the raised dots and ...
If the fuse has blown, remove the tip from the lighter plug followed by pressing on page 13). Defeating the fuse protection can damage your unit or your vehicle's electrical system and will void your warranty. They are used for traffic Radar in North America. Remove the mounting bracket cover by the old fuse. Store the cover in two pieces; Clip the detector to 36.0 ghz Replace the fuse with a 1-amp, 3AG fuse. Note-the tip is in a safe place. 2. Fuse Replacement 1. be careful not to lose either piece or the spring inside the holder. (See diagram on the raised dots and ...
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... with Radar detectors. In 1987, fcc approval was X band Radar which are received from the front or rear. bel 990 International incorporates bel's number one rated Laser detection. including off-axis signals-providing the largest achievable 360° "field of frequencies.) Total ... concept behind this , beltronics introduced the first Radar detectors capable of potential road hazards by your unit are the same whether signals are highly reflective, Laser signals have the high sensitivity necessary to this system is it? Today, the bel 990 International detects the complete Super...
... with Radar detectors. In 1987, fcc approval was X band Radar which are received from the front or rear. bel 990 International incorporates bel's number one rated Laser detection. including off-axis signals-providing the largest achievable 360° "field of frequencies.) Total ... concept behind this , beltronics introduced the first Radar detectors capable of potential road hazards by your unit are the same whether signals are highly reflective, Laser signals have the high sensitivity necessary to this system is it? Today, the bel 990 International detects the complete Super...
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These critera hold true whether 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 you are affected both by the type of transmission (continuous wave or instant-on), and the position of the Radar source. Described below are five common types of Radar encounters and the alerts you are approaching a stationary source. Generally, when you drive closer to the Radar source. The number of bar graph segments displayed depends upon the strength of the signal received. As the strength ...
These critera hold true whether 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 you are affected both by the type of transmission (continuous wave or instant-on), and the position of the Radar source. Described below are five common types of Radar encounters and the alerts you are approaching a stationary source. Generally, when you drive closer to the Radar source. The number of bar graph segments displayed depends upon the strength of the signal received. As the strength ...
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Stationary Radar concealed by a full alert is received, expect the strength of sight. This alert pattern requires prompt attention. Stationary Radar aimed around a corner Under this point, you are near the top. 2. Radar signals travel , there is generally no signal available to receive until you are transmitted across your direction. At this circumstance, reaction time is not present until you may be received until you are at the crest of the hill. Warning time may be reduced. 3. Once an alert is typical. Since the Radar signals are ...
Stationary Radar concealed by a full alert is received, expect the strength of sight. This alert pattern requires prompt attention. Stationary Radar aimed around a corner Under this point, you are near the top. 2. Radar signals travel , there is generally no signal available to receive until you are transmitted across your direction. At this circumstance, reaction time is not present until you may be received until you are at the crest of the hill. Warning time may be reduced. 3. Once an alert is typical. Since the Radar signals are ...
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Instant-On/Pulsed Radar This type of any time an alert is close behind. Since they are constantly changing causing the strength of signal appears suddenly when a Radar unit is advised until the source can be received when reflected by actual police Radar. Moving Radar behind your vehicle can be identified (supermarket, bank, commercial building, etc.), caution is "triggered". The instant-on /pulsed alert to vary.A strong, uninterrupted alert indicates the patrol car is received. Generally, a false signal produces only a short audio and visual alert. The X band ...
Instant-On/Pulsed Radar This type of any time an alert is close behind. Since they are constantly changing causing the strength of signal appears suddenly when a Radar unit is advised until the source can be received when reflected by actual police Radar. Moving Radar behind your vehicle can be identified (supermarket, bank, commercial building, etc.), caution is "triggered". The instant-on /pulsed alert to vary.A strong, uninterrupted alert indicates the patrol car is received. Generally, a false signal produces only a short audio and visual alert. The X band ...
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The reason for as long as an sws™ signal is presented twice before the "clicking" resumes. Due to hold the gun absolutely still. If you to present the message and provide the "clicking" tone for this is the aiming stability of the Laser gun and the fact that it is to the source of Laser pulses, the greater the likelihood of receiving a steady stream of receiving an sws™ alert. Note-the end of a multiple word sws™ message is indicated by a specific Text Message (i.e."SHARP CURVE AHEAD") and Digital Voice Message which is repeated twice. The closer the vehicle is...
The reason for as long as an sws™ signal is presented twice before the "clicking" resumes. Due to hold the gun absolutely still. If you to present the message and provide the "clicking" tone for this is the aiming stability of the Laser gun and the fact that it is to the source of Laser pulses, the greater the likelihood of receiving a steady stream of receiving an sws™ alert. Note-the end of a multiple word sws™ message is indicated by a specific Text Message (i.e."SHARP CURVE AHEAD") and Digital Voice Message which is repeated twice. The closer the vehicle is...