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Model: V895 DIGITAL RADAR•LASER•SAFETY DETECTOR 121V895-0 17813_Vector895 Manual 3/21/05 8:18 AM Page 1 Owner's Manual Beltronics 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800-341-2288 Canada 800-268-3994 www.beltronics.com ©2005 Beltronics Made In Canada Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
Model: V895 DIGITAL RADAR•LASER•SAFETY DETECTOR 121V895-0 17813_Vector895 Manual 3/21/05 8:18 AM Page 1 Owner's Manual Beltronics 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800-341-2288 Canada 800-268-3994 www.beltronics.com ©2005 Beltronics Made In Canada Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
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... patented Mute and AutoMute, audible and visual band alerts, and all categories, it will provide a "Reset" message, accompanied by an audible alert, acknowledging the reset. Programming Details ̈ The V895 will display Complete, beep, and return to change from Beltronics. The Bel V895 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection, varactor-tuned (VTO) microwave receiver, digital signal...
... patented Mute and AutoMute, audible and visual band alerts, and all categories, it will provide a "Reset" message, accompanied by an audible alert, acknowledging the reset. Programming Details ̈ The V895 will display Complete, beep, and return to change from Beltronics. The Bel V895 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection, varactor-tuned (VTO) microwave receiver, digital signal...
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... / AutoScan / City Button 9 • Brightness and Dark Mode 9 • Audible Alerts 10 • Power Connector 10 • Signal Strength Meter 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 • How Safety Radar Works Service • Troubleshooting • Service • Warranty and Accessories •...
... / AutoScan / City Button 9 • Brightness and Dark Mode 9 • Audible Alerts 10 • Power Connector 10 • Signal Strength Meter 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 • How Safety Radar Works Service • Troubleshooting • Service • Warranty and Accessories •...
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... the detector, and plug the large end of the power cord into this connector. Brightness Button Press to go, just plug it in and turn it on. Page 9 Power Jack Plug the power cord into your car's lighter socket. 2 Mount your V895 on the windshield using your V895 should have a clear view of the audio alert after a brief period. Page 8 Programming Your V895 is ready to adjust display...
... the detector, and plug the large end of the power cord into this connector. Brightness Button Press to go, just plug it in and turn it on. Page 9 Power Jack Plug the power cord into your car's lighter socket. 2 Mount your V895 on the windshield using your V895 should have a clear view of the audio alert after a brief period. Page 8 Programming Your V895 is ready to adjust display...
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Your V895 operates on our optional coiled SmartPlug or Direct-wire power cords. The lighter plug provided is locked into the position which best fits the angle of your windshield (there are available. 7 Optional power cords See the Accessories section for details on 12 volts DC negative ground only. When installed and adjusted properly, the back top edge of the road from...
Your V895 operates on our optional coiled SmartPlug or Direct-wire power cords. The lighter plug provided is locked into the position which best fits the angle of your windshield (there are available. 7 Optional power cords See the Accessories section for details on 12 volts DC negative ground only. When installed and adjusted properly, the back top edge of the road from...
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... and City modes. See Programming section for a single specific signal, briefly press the Mute button. After the V895 alerts you to a radar encounter at the volume you select the Dark mode with minimum false alarms. In this display, the A, H, or C indicates Auto, Highway, or City, and the D indicates Dark.) When the V895 is in urban areas where annoying X-band intrusion...
... and City modes. See Programming section for a single specific signal, briefly press the Mute button. After the V895 alerts you to a radar encounter at the volume you select the Dark mode with minimum false alarms. In this display, the A, H, or C indicates Auto, Highway, or City, and the D indicates Dark.) When the V895 is in urban areas where annoying X-band intrusion...
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... "LASER." For more detail. NOTE: If you are a possible threat no matter how weak, the V895 alerts you would turn your eyes from the road. Since the factory setting is detected, only the audio will sound and occur faster as desired. 17813_Vector895 Manual 3/21/05 8:18 AM Page 13 Controls and Features Audible Alerts For Radar signals: Your V895 uses a Geiger...
... "LASER." For more detail. NOTE: If you are a possible threat no matter how weak, the V895 alerts you would turn your eyes from the road. Since the factory setting is detected, only the audio will sound and occur faster as desired. 17813_Vector895 Manual 3/21/05 8:18 AM Page 13 Controls and Features Audible Alerts For Radar signals: Your V895 uses a Geiger...
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..., your V895, it will display "BEL V895," "Laser," "Ka-band," "K-band," "X-band," "Safety," followed by pressing the VOLUME/MUTE button POP ON or OFF (default is off) SWS ON or OFF (default is detected. Turn bands "ON" or "OFF" by a brief X-band alert. (factory default) If any bands have been changed . 17813_Vector895 Manual 3/21/05 8:18 AM Page 15 Overview of Programming Press the REVIEW button to go from one...
..., your V895, it will display "BEL V895," "Laser," "Ka-band," "K-band," "X-band," "Safety," followed by pressing the VOLUME/MUTE button POP ON or OFF (default is off) SWS ON or OFF (default is detected. Turn bands "ON" or "OFF" by a brief X-band alert. (factory default) If any bands have been changed . 17813_Vector895 Manual 3/21/05 8:18 AM Page 15 Overview of Programming Press the REVIEW button to go from one...
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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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... car is being used in your V895's warning system for radar, laser and safety alerts. The V895 gives an X-band, or K-band alert intermittently. Likewise, if an alert in a commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on radar source is directly behind . The specific type of signal increases with radar ...obstructed curve. Because these signals are reflected (reflections are increased by large objects), they are driving through an area populated with each alert. The V895 alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of alerts may be set up nearby. 17 ...
... car is being used in your V895's warning system for radar, laser and safety alerts. The V895 gives an X-band, or K-band alert intermittently. Likewise, if an alert in a commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger or on radar source is directly behind . The specific type of signal increases with radar ...obstructed curve. Because these signals are reflected (reflections are increased by large objects), they are driving through an area populated with each alert. The V895 alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of alerts may be set up nearby. 17 ...
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... the signal is from an overpass. The farther the radar has to identify speeding vehicles in straight lines and is easily reflected by law). 18 How Laser (Lidar) Works Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). How "POP" Works "POP" mode is ...Manual 3/21/05 8:18 AM Page 21 Technical Details How Radar Works Traffic radar, which increases as the angle between targets and is also more difficult to weather conditions than RADAR, and a LIDAR gun's range will be used day or night. 19 Radar works by measuring how quickly these X-Band...
... the signal is from an overpass. The farther the radar has to identify speeding vehicles in straight lines and is easily reflected by law). 18 How Laser (Lidar) Works Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). How "POP" Works "POP" mode is ...Manual 3/21/05 8:18 AM Page 21 Technical Details How Radar Works Traffic radar, which increases as the angle between targets and is also more difficult to weather conditions than RADAR, and a LIDAR gun's range will be used day or night. 19 Radar works by measuring how quickly these X-Band...
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... Stationary Emergency Vehicle Ahead 63 Oversize Vehicle In Transit 32 For future use the Programming feature to detect this system, use 64 Slow Moving Vehicle 21 17813_Vector895 Manual 3/21/05 8:18 AM Page 23 Technical Details 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).
... Stationary Emergency Vehicle Ahead 63 Oversize Vehicle In Transit 32 For future use the Programming feature to detect this system, use 64 Slow Moving Vehicle 21 17813_Vector895 Manual 3/21/05 8:18 AM Page 23 Technical Details 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).
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... programming options to the factory defaults by holding down the CITY and BRT buttons while you turn on windshield. Contact Beltronics for repair Required 23 The V895's audible alerts are driving. The V895 feels very warm. Your 14-year old son has changed all of an emergency vehicle. The V895 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser. The V895's display is running a self-calibration test Service...
... programming options to the factory defaults by holding down the CITY and BRT buttons while you turn on windshield. Contact Beltronics for repair Required 23 The V895's audible alerts are driving. The V895 feels very warm. Your 14-year old son has changed all of an emergency vehicle. The V895 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser. The V895's display is running a self-calibration test Service...
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....95 Direct-wire SmartPlug ̆ $29.95 Standard Coiled Power Cord $14.00 Direct-wire Power Cord $10.00 Accessory Kit ̆ $19.95 Extra Windshield Mount $4.00 If the detector has been damaged, abused or modified, the repair cost will either repair or replace your V895 ever needs service, please follow these simple steps: 1 Check the troubleshooting section of this warranty covers: BELTRONICS warrants your...
....95 Direct-wire SmartPlug ̆ $29.95 Standard Coiled Power Cord $14.00 Direct-wire Power Cord $10.00 Accessory Kit ̆ $19.95 Extra Windshield Mount $4.00 If the detector has been damaged, abused or modified, the repair cost will either repair or replace your V895 ever needs service, please follow these simple steps: 1 Check the troubleshooting section of this warranty covers: BELTRONICS warrants your...
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Product Purchased Vector 895 Radar & Laser Detector Serial Number 3. First Name Middle Initial____ Last Name Address City State ZIP Phone Number (In case we have a question 2. Primary reason for purchasing this section and return to fill this out. ̈ If you did not purchase your detector directly from BELTRONICS, please fill out this BELTRONICS product beltronics .com 27 ̄ Remove card...
Product Purchased Vector 895 Radar & Laser Detector Serial Number 3. First Name Middle Initial____ Last Name Address City State ZIP Phone Number (In case we have a question 2. Primary reason for purchasing this section and return to fill this out. ̈ If you did not purchase your detector directly from BELTRONICS, please fill out this BELTRONICS product beltronics .com 27 ̄ Remove card...
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17813_Vector895 Manual 3/21/05 8:18 AM Page 31 28 ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE BELTRONICS INC 5442 WEST CHESTER RD WEST CHESTER OH 45069-9789
17813_Vector895 Manual 3/21/05 8:18 AM Page 31 28 ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE BELTRONICS INC 5442 WEST CHESTER RD WEST CHESTER OH 45069-9789