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Beltronics 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800-341-2288 www.beltronics.com ©2010 Beltronics Designed and Manufactured In Canada Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice. Model: Vector V6 VECTOR RADAR AND LASER DETECTOR Owner's Manual
Beltronics 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800-341-2288 www.beltronics.com ©2010 Beltronics Designed and Manufactured In Canada Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice. Model: Vector V6 VECTOR RADAR AND LASER DETECTOR Owner's Manual
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... to change from Beltronics. Congratulations The Vector V6 is the most out of your V6's outstanding performance and innovative features. If this is your V6 to its original factory settings, press and hold the "CITY" and "BRT" buttons while turning the power on the top of the detector, and are also used a radar detector before, are view of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5, and the Programming...
... to change from Beltronics. Congratulations The Vector V6 is the most out of your V6's outstanding performance and innovative features. If this is your V6 to its original factory settings, press and hold the "CITY" and "BRT" buttons while turning the power on the top of the detector, and are also used a radar detector before, are view of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5, and the Programming...
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... and Dark Mode • Audible Alerts • Power Connector • Signal Strength Meter 4-5 6-7 6 6 7 8-10 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 Programming • How to use Programming • Example of Programming • Overview of Programming • Details of Programming Technical Details • Specifications • Interpreting Alerts • How Radar Works • How"POP"Works • How Laser Works • TSR Signal Ranking Software • How Safety Radar Works Service • Troubleshooting • Service • Warranty and Accessories • Registration...
... and Dark Mode • Audible Alerts • Power Connector • Signal Strength Meter 4-5 6-7 6 6 7 8-10 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 Programming • How to use Programming • Example of Programming • Overview of Programming • Details of Programming Technical Details • Specifications • Interpreting Alerts • How Radar Works • How"POP"Works • How Laser Works • TSR Signal Ranking Software • How Safety Radar Works Service • Troubleshooting • Service • Warranty and Accessories • Registration...
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... power cord into the side jack of the detector, and plug the large end of the power cord into one of its power-on indication. In the Dark Mode, the V6's meter will indicate radar band, and a precise bar graph of signal strength. If you prefer, you can turn the V6 on. 4 Press and hold the Volume/Mute button to adjust display brightness. Quick Reference Guide To begin using the supplied windshield mount...
... power cord into the side jack of the detector, and plug the large end of the power cord into one of its power-on indication. In the Dark Mode, the V6's meter will indicate radar band, and a precise bar graph of signal strength. If you prefer, you can turn the V6 on. 4 Press and hold the Volume/Mute button to adjust display brightness. Quick Reference Guide To begin using the supplied windshield mount...
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... V6 on your vehicle's lighter socket or accessory socket. Use of suction cups will permanently mar this coating. User's Tip You can leave the QuickMount bracket in place on 12 volts DC negative ground only.The lighter plug provided is locked into your windshield, use the QuickMount adjustment button located on our optional coiled SmartPlug or Directwire power cords. Page 25 Mounting Location WARNING: BELTRONICS...
... V6 on your vehicle's lighter socket or accessory socket. Use of suction cups will permanently mar this coating. User's Tip You can leave the QuickMount bracket in place on 12 volts DC negative ground only.The lighter plug provided is locked into your windshield, use the QuickMount adjustment button located on our optional coiled SmartPlug or Directwire power cords. Page 25 Mounting Location WARNING: BELTRONICS...
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... the V6 alerts you to a radar encounter at the volume you have selected, the AutoMute feature will show visual alerts when V6 detects signals. See the Programming section for details. If Safety Radar (SWS) is maintained on all other bands. When driving in the Dark mode, the display will also be engaged to a lower level.This keeps you of detected signals. 9 Full sensitivity is turned...
... the V6 alerts you to a radar encounter at the volume you have selected, the AutoMute feature will show visual alerts when V6 detects signals. See the Programming section for details. If Safety Radar (SWS) is maintained on all other bands. When driving in the Dark mode, the display will also be engaged to a lower level.This keeps you of detected signals. 9 Full sensitivity is turned...
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... For Laser and POP signals: Since laser and POP signals (if turned on sequence (PwrOn), and then AutoMute (aMute). 3 Release the RVW button when the V6 shows the AutoMute item. For Safety signals: Your V6 will display aMute ON. How to use Programming 1 To enter Program Mode, press and hold the button to scroll through the categories, starting with the included power cord, optional direct-wire, or SmartPlug cord...
... For Laser and POP signals: Since laser and POP signals (if turned on sequence (PwrOn), and then AutoMute (aMute). 3 Release the RVW button when the V6 shows the AutoMute item. For Safety signals: Your V6 will display aMute ON. How to use Programming 1 To enter Program Mode, press and hold the button to scroll through the categories, starting with the included power cord, optional direct-wire, or SmartPlug cord...
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... remain at the volume you set for City. Overview of the radar encounter. 13 Power-on Sequence PwrOnSTD (Standard) In this setting, each time you turn on your V6,it will display"BEL V6,""Laser,""Ka-band," "K-band,""X-band,""Safety,"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."SWS ON"),will alert you set , but not annoyed.(factory default) aMuteOFF (AutoMute...
... remain at the volume you set for City. Overview of the radar encounter. 13 Power-on Sequence PwrOnSTD (Standard) In this setting, each time you turn on your V6,it will display"BEL V6,""Laser,""Ka-band," "K-band,""X-band,""Safety,"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."SWS ON"),will alert you set , but not annoyed.(factory default) aMuteOFF (AutoMute...
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... • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Laser Detection • Quantum Limited Video Receiver • Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes Display Type • 280 LED Alphanumeric • Bar Graph • 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 • AutoMute • City Mode Sensitivity • Bands Sensitivity Control...
... • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Laser Detection • Quantum Limited Video Receiver • Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes Display Type • 280 LED Alphanumeric • Bar Graph • 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 • AutoMute • City Mode Sensitivity • Bands Sensitivity Control...
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... you receive. used in frequency. The following examples will teach you what to expect from the other direction, sampling traffic with instant-on ) and the location of alert requires immediate attention! The V6 alerts intermittently. The V6 gives an X-band, or K-band alert intermittently. Because signals are driving through an area populated with a radar source aimed forward. A patrol car is approaching...
... you receive. used in frequency. The following examples will teach you what to expect from the other direction, sampling traffic with instant-on ) and the location of alert requires immediate attention! The V6 alerts intermittently. The V6 gives an X-band, or K-band alert intermittently. Because signals are driving through an area populated with a radar source aimed forward. A patrol car is approaching...
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... in a straight line, reflecting off your car, and the radar antenna looks for the reflections. How "POP" Works "POP" mode is then turned to its ability to distinguish between the gun and the vehicle, increases) police typically use LIDAR equipment parallel to provide a vehicle tracking history, (required by objects such as the angle between targets and...
... in a straight line, reflecting off your car, and the radar antenna looks for the reflections. How "POP" Works "POP" mode is then turned to its ability to distinguish between the gun and the vehicle, increases) police typically use LIDAR equipment parallel to provide a vehicle tracking history, (required by objects such as the angle between targets and...
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... In Transit Slow Moving Vehicle NOTE: Some of the box. 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 area. Technical Details TSR Signal Ranking Software Your radar detector includes a new optional boost in your V6 can be surprised if you turn the V6's SWS decoding ON.
... In Transit Slow Moving Vehicle NOTE: Some of the box. 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 area. Technical Details TSR Signal Ranking Software Your radar detector includes a new optional boost in your V6 can be surprised if you turn the V6's SWS decoding ON.
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... used in your area. • Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode. • The V6 is in sight. Troubleshooting Problem The V6 beeps briefly at the same location every day,but the signal isn't yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message (page 20-21) Self Cal The V6 is running a self-calibration test Service The V6 has failed the calibration test. The V6's power...
... used in your area. • Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode. • The V6 is in sight. Troubleshooting Problem The V6 beeps briefly at the same location every day,but the signal isn't yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message (page 20-21) Self Cal The V6 is running a self-calibration test Service The V6 has failed the calibration test. The V6's power...
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... number • A description of the problem you were quoted by check, money order, or credit card. Coiled SmartPlug $29.95 Direct-wire SmartPlug $29.95 Standard Coiled Power Cord $14.95 Direct-wire Power Cord $14.95 Detector Accessory Kit $14.95 Windshield Suction Cups Mount $9.95 Single Cup Windshield Mount $19.95 Features, specifications and prices are available for products lost in shipment between the owner...
... number • A description of the problem you were quoted by check, money order, or credit card. Coiled SmartPlug $29.95 Direct-wire SmartPlug $29.95 Standard Coiled Power Cord $14.95 Direct-wire Power Cord $14.95 Detector Accessory Kit $14.95 Windshield Suction Cups Mount $9.95 Single Cup Windshield Mount $19.95 Features, specifications and prices are available for products lost in shipment between the owner...
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Product Purchased BELTRONICS Vector V6 Serial Number 3. First Name Middle Initial____ Last Name Address City State ZIP Phone Number (In case we have a question 2. Place of Purchase Date_________ Price____________ 4. beltronics .com 27 Remove card along perforations BELTRONICS PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD If you purchased your detector directly from BELTRONICS, you do not need to fill this out. ...
Product Purchased BELTRONICS Vector V6 Serial Number 3. First Name Middle Initial____ Last Name Address City State ZIP Phone Number (In case we have a question 2. Place of Purchase Date_________ Price____________ 4. beltronics .com 27 Remove card along perforations BELTRONICS PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD If you purchased your detector directly from BELTRONICS, you do not need to fill this out. ...
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28 Remove card along perforations ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE BELTRONICS INC 5442 WEST CHESTER RD WEST CHESTER OH 45069-9789
28 Remove card along perforations ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE BELTRONICS INC 5442 WEST CHESTER RD WEST CHESTER OH 45069-9789
