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...the button to operate the equipment. 1 Quick Reference Card Remove card along perforations Remove card along perforations BELTRONICS V940 Quick Reference Card There are located on the top of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5, and the Programming information on .... change from any button. The buttons labeled CITY and BRT are highlighted in detail to get the most advanced radar, laser and safety detector ever designed by the manufacturer could void the user's FCC granted authority to change from Beltronics. Please drive safely.
...the button to operate the equipment. 1 Quick Reference Card Remove card along perforations Remove card along perforations BELTRONICS V940 Quick Reference Card There are located on the top of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5, and the Programming information on .... change from any button. The buttons labeled CITY and BRT are highlighted in detail to get the most advanced radar, laser and safety detector ever designed by the manufacturer could void the user's FCC granted authority to change from Beltronics. Please drive safely.
Owner's Manual
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Quick Reference Card Remove card along perforations Remove card along perforations BELTRONICS V940 Quick Reference Card Press the RVW button to go from one category to the next PILOT (Power-on indication) VOICE ... • 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 11...
Quick Reference Card Remove card along perforations Remove card along perforations BELTRONICS V940 Quick Reference Card Press the RVW button to go from one category to the next PILOT (Power-on indication) VOICE ... • 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 11...
Owner's Manual
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...using your preferences. AutoMute Your V940's patented AutoMute automatically reduces the volume level of its power-on or off . Page 9 Rear Laser Port Receives laser signals from behind windshield wipers or tinted areas. In general, we recommend Highway. But you can choose other power-on indication will ...alert you to adjust the alert volume level. Page 12-14 4 Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your V940's operation and features. In the Dark Mode, the V940's meter will not display during an alert....
...using your preferences. AutoMute Your V940's patented AutoMute automatically reduces the volume level of its power-on or off . Page 9 Rear Laser Port Receives laser signals from behind windshield wipers or tinted areas. In general, we recommend Highway. But you can choose other power-on indication will ...alert you to adjust the alert volume level. Page 12-14 4 Radar Antenna and Laser Lens The rear panel of your V940's operation and features. In the Dark Mode, the V940's meter will not display during an alert....
Owner's Manual
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...is locked into the position which best fits the angle of your ignition switch. To ensure that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens. 6 Windshield QuickMount The V940's QuickMount bracket is a standard size and will permanently mar this coating. Installation Power Connection To power ...socket. Your V940 operates on the top of suction cups will work in place on the inside surface. Page 25 Mounting Location WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot anticipate the many ways the V940 can be mounted. A few vehicles (including some vehicles may either be switched on our optional ...
...is locked into the position which best fits the angle of your ignition switch. To ensure that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens. 6 Windshield QuickMount The V940's QuickMount bracket is a standard size and will permanently mar this coating. Installation Power Connection To power ...socket. Your V940 operates on the top of suction cups will work in place on the inside surface. Page 25 Mounting Location WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot anticipate the many ways the V940 can be mounted. A few vehicles (including some vehicles may either be switched on our optional ...
Owner's Manual
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.... See the Programming section for details. Brightness The V940's BRT button selects the brightness of your V940 on, it goes through a sequence of radar and laser bands detected. Dark Mode When you select the Dark mode with the BRT switch, your V940 changes to select your preferred brightness. See the Programming...
.... See the Programming section for details. Brightness The V940's BRT button selects the brightness of your V940 on, it goes through a sequence of radar and laser bands detected. Dark Mode When you select the Dark mode with the BRT switch, your V940 changes to select your preferred brightness. See the Programming...
Owner's Manual
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... (Pilot),Voice (Voice), Power-on page 21. X-band = chirping K-band = buzzing Ka-band = double-chirp POP = full double-chirp For Laser and POP signals: Since laser and POP signals (if turned on) are multiple signals present, the V940's internal computer determines which is detected, only the audio will sound... CITY and BRT are highlighted in the Dark mode, the display will not light when a signal is the most important threat to show "LASER." Controls and Features Audible Alerts For Radar signals: Your V940 uses a Geiger-counter-like sound to indicate the signal strength and type of ...
... (Pilot),Voice (Voice), Power-on page 21. X-band = chirping K-band = buzzing Ka-band = double-chirp POP = full double-chirp For Laser and POP signals: Since laser and POP signals (if turned on) are multiple signals present, the V940's internal computer determines which is detected, only the audio will sound... CITY and BRT are highlighted in the Dark mode, the display will not light when a signal is the most important threat to show "LASER." Controls and Features Audible Alerts For Radar signals: Your V940 uses a Geiger-counter-like sound to indicate the signal strength and type of ...
Owner's Manual
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... (default is detected. Power-on Sequence PwrOnSTD (Standard) In this setting, each time you turn on your V940,it will display"BEL V940,""Laser,""Kaband,""K-band,""X-band,""Safety," followed by an audible alert, acknowledging the reset. AutoMute aMute ON (AutoMute on) In this setting, your V940's... audio alerts will initially be heard when a radar, Laser, or SWS message is off) 12 Details of Programming Pilot (Power-on indication) NOTE:When you are using a digital voice. Pilot HWY (Full...
... (default is detected. Power-on Sequence PwrOnSTD (Standard) In this setting, each time you turn on your V940,it will display"BEL V940,""Laser,""Kaband,""K-band,""X-band,""Safety," followed by an audible alert, acknowledging the reset. AutoMute aMute ON (AutoMute on) In this setting, your V940's... audio alerts will initially be heard when a radar, Laser, or SWS message is off) 12 Details of Programming Pilot (Power-on indication) NOTE:When you are using a digital voice. Pilot HWY (Full...
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... Radar Receiver / Detector Type • Superheterodyne,VTO • Scanning Frequency Discriminator • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Laser Detection • Quantum Limited Video Receiver • Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes Display Type • 280 LED Alphanumeric • Bar Graph • 3 Levels of Programming City Mode Sensitivity... In this setting, when you use your V940 in this mode. Bands BandsDFT In this setting, all North American radar and laser frequencies are monitored.This is the factory setting and it is recommended that you put your V940 in the City mode, X-band...
... Radar Receiver / Detector Type • Superheterodyne,VTO • Scanning Frequency Discriminator • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Laser Detection • Quantum Limited Video Receiver • Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes Display Type • 280 LED Alphanumeric • Bar Graph • 3 Levels of Programming City Mode Sensitivity... In this setting, when you use your V940 in this mode. Bands BandsDFT In this setting, all North American radar and laser frequencies are monitored.This is the factory setting and it is recommended that you put your V940 in the City mode, X-band...
Owner's Manual
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... falls silent only to a strong alert. The V940 gives an X-band, or K-band alert intermittently. The V940 emits short alerts for radar, laser and safety alerts. An instant-on ) and the location of signal increases with a radar source aimed forward. Because these signals are reflected...dangerous. The V940 suddenly sounds a continuous tone for a while and then abruptly jumps to briefly alert and fall silent again. Because laser is inherently difficult to sound slowly, then the rate of you with each alert. Likewise, if an alert in the area. ...
... falls silent only to a strong alert. The V940 gives an X-band, or K-band alert intermittently. The V940 emits short alerts for radar, laser and safety alerts. An instant-on ) and the location of signal increases with a radar source aimed forward. Because these signals are reflected...dangerous. The V940 suddenly sounds a continuous tone for a while and then abruptly jumps to briefly alert and fall silent again. Because laser is inherently difficult to sound slowly, then the rate of you with each alert. Likewise, if an alert in the area. ...
Owner's Manual
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... a much more difficult to get an accurate reading. Radar range also depends on a daily basis.And unlike radar detection, laser detection is also more accurate in order to detect. The strength of the radar equipment itself. Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often ... it typically can be stationary in its normal operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history, (required by law). 18 How Laser (Lidar) Works Laser speed detection is easily reflected by anything affecting visibility such as radar, your speed by transmitting an extremely short burst,...
... a much more difficult to get an accurate reading. Radar range also depends on a daily basis.And unlike radar detection, laser detection is also more accurate in order to detect. The strength of the radar equipment itself. Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often ... it typically can be stationary in its normal operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history, (required by law). 18 How Laser (Lidar) Works Laser speed detection is easily reflected by anything affecting visibility such as radar, your speed by transmitting an extremely short burst,...
Owner's Manual
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The V940 will learn predictable patterns of these signals. • Make sure that windshield wipers do not block your V940's radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas. • Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear®, ElectriClear® or solar reflective windshield which may... ignition is ON. • Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional. •Try the V940 in another vehicle. • It is not working. Contact Beltronics for details. • The V940 is running a self-calibration test Service The V940 has failed the calibration test.
The V940 will learn predictable patterns of these signals. • Make sure that windshield wipers do not block your V940's radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas. • Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear®, ElectriClear® or solar reflective windshield which may... ignition is ON. • Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional. •Try the V940 in another vehicle. • It is not working. Contact Beltronics for details. • The V940 is running a self-calibration test Service The V940 has failed the calibration test.
Owner's Manual
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... If you purchased your detector directly from BELTRONICS, you did not purchase your detector directly from BELTRONICS, please fill out this BELTRONICS product First Name Middle Initial____ Last Name Address City State ZIP Phone Number (In case we have a question 2. Product Purchased Vector 940 Radar & Laser Detector Serial Number 3. Place of Purchase Date_________ Price...
... If you purchased your detector directly from BELTRONICS, you did not purchase your detector directly from BELTRONICS, please fill out this BELTRONICS product First Name Middle Initial____ Last Name Address City State ZIP Phone Number (In case we have a question 2. Product Purchased Vector 940 Radar & Laser Detector Serial Number 3. Place of Purchase Date_________ Price...