Owner's Manual
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...manufacturer could void the user's FCC granted authority to the Safety Warning System. If this is an advanced radar/laser/safety detector from any angle If you've used a radar detector before, the Quick Overview on pages 4 and 5, and the Programming information on pages 12 and 13... reduces unwanted false alarms, plus Highway and two City settings. • Ultra-bright text display for easy to read information from BELTRONICS - Remember, a radar detector in detail to get the most out of your area of features depending upon your V945's outstanding performance and innovative features.
...manufacturer could void the user's FCC granted authority to the Safety Warning System. If this is an advanced radar/laser/safety detector from any angle If you've used a radar detector before, the Quick Overview on pages 4 and 5, and the Programming information on pages 12 and 13... reduces unwanted false alarms, plus Highway and two City settings. • Ultra-bright text display for easy to read information from BELTRONICS - Remember, a radar detector in detail to get the most out of your area of features depending upon your V945's outstanding performance and innovative features.
Owner's Manual
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...programming instructions). ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ Detachable Quick Reference Card ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ VECTOR 945 Quick Reference Card Out-of detected signals. However, these features can be customized to SWS™ signals if transmitters are operating.... and Digital Voice. Programming Details ̈ Safety Warning System®: ON - Reduces false signals. Radar/Laser/SWSTM Digital Voice: ON - Operating VECTOR 945 using factory settings: Operating Mode: Normal - V945 will display all alerts with a continuous, full audio and...
...programming instructions). ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ Detachable Quick Reference Card ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ VECTOR 945 Quick Reference Card Out-of detected signals. However, these features can be customized to SWS™ signals if transmitters are operating.... and Digital Voice. Programming Details ̈ Safety Warning System®: ON - Reduces false signals. Radar/Laser/SWSTM Digital Voice: ON - Operating VECTOR 945 using factory settings: Operating Mode: Normal - V945 will display all alerts with a continuous, full audio and...
Owner's Manual
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...the signal. AutoMute *When ON, unit will sound an alert only two or three times before engaging a clicking tone to select feature; Radar/Laser/SWSTM Digital Voice *When ON, unit will sound unique audio tones only. Inverted *When ON, display can be read if unit .... SWS™ *When ON, unit will sound continuous X/K/Ka alerts. Detachable Quick Reference Card ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ VECTOR 945 Quick Reference Card ̄ Remove card along perforations Operating Mode/Press and hold the PWR and CITY button simultaneously. Press DARK to move forward...
...the signal. AutoMute *When ON, unit will sound an alert only two or three times before engaging a clicking tone to select feature; Radar/Laser/SWSTM Digital Voice *When ON, unit will sound unique audio tones only. Inverted *When ON, display can be read if unit .... SWS™ *When ON, unit will sound continuous X/K/Ka alerts. Detachable Quick Reference Card ̄ Remove card along perforations ̄ VECTOR 945 Quick Reference Card ̄ Remove card along perforations Operating Mode/Press and hold the PWR and CITY button simultaneously. Press DARK to move forward...
Owner's Manual
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... • How to Program • Selectable Features Technical Details • Specifications • Interpreting Alerts • Tutorial Mode 9 • How Radar Works • Set and Forget Memory 9 • How Laser Works • Reset to Factory Settings • Dark Button • Audio Button •... AutoScanTM/Highway/City X/ City X/K/Ka 9 9 10 10-11 • How Safety Radar Works Service • Troubleshooting • Service • Registration • Warranty and Accessories 12-16 12 12 13-14 15-21 15-16 16...
... • How to Program • Selectable Features Technical Details • Specifications • Interpreting Alerts • Tutorial Mode 9 • How Radar Works • Set and Forget Memory 9 • How Laser Works • Reset to Factory Settings • Dark Button • Audio Button •... AutoScanTM/Highway/City X/ City X/K/Ka 9 9 10 10-11 • How Safety Radar Works Service • Troubleshooting • Service • Registration • Warranty and Accessories 12-16 12 12 13-14 15-21 15-16 16...
Owner's Manual
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Quick Overview RADAR ANTENNA AND LASER LENS The rear lens of your V945 should have a clear view of the detector to insert windshield or ... the display will not light during an alert. Briefly press this slot. Page 24 Note: In the Dark Mode the display will indicate radar band, and a precise bar graph of signal strength. In general, we recommend AutoScanTM. Page 7 AUTO MUTE/VOLUME CONTROL Press and hold to ...fic alert. Page 10 5 For best performance, do not mount the V945 directly behind the vehicle. Page 9 The display will show Safety Radar Category messages.
Quick Overview RADAR ANTENNA AND LASER LENS The rear lens of your V945 should have a clear view of the detector to insert windshield or ... the display will not light during an alert. Briefly press this slot. Page 24 Note: In the Dark Mode the display will indicate radar band, and a precise bar graph of signal strength. In general, we recommend AutoScanTM. Page 7 AUTO MUTE/VOLUME CONTROL Press and hold to ...fic alert. Page 10 5 For best performance, do not mount the V945 directly behind the vehicle. Page 9 The display will show Safety Radar Category messages.
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle, the lighter socket power may be switched on your ignition switch. Where to mount VECTOR 945 For optimum detection performance, we recommend the following: • Using the Windshield Mount,...your vehicle has continues power, remember to the cigarette barrel. MOUNTING LOCATION WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot anticipate the many ways V945 can be clean and properly connected for proper ...vehicle's cigarette plug. The lighter plug provided is important that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens. 6 Installation POWER CONNECTION To power V945, plug the elbow shaped ...
...vehicle, the lighter socket power may be switched on your ignition switch. Where to mount VECTOR 945 For optimum detection performance, we recommend the following: • Using the Windshield Mount,...your vehicle has continues power, remember to the cigarette barrel. MOUNTING LOCATION WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot anticipate the many ways V945 can be clean and properly connected for proper ...vehicle's cigarette plug. The lighter plug provided is important that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens. 6 Installation POWER CONNECTION To power V945, plug the elbow shaped ...
Owner's Manual
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..." or "Cit y ALL" (see page 12). 8 Controls and Features POWER-UP TEST SEQUENCE/ START-UP MODE Press the PWR button to detect traffic Radar, Laser and SWS™ signals. When complete, unit is ready for Laser, Ka, K, X and Safety Warning System® (SWS™), followed by ONLY ...y ", "C i t y X " or "Cit y ALL". Unit is turned on . Depending upon the Operating Mode selected, the power up test sequence and will display Radar, Laser and SWS™ messages when signals are detected. Q-START (Quick-Start Mode) Unit will bypass the power up test sequence and confirmation...
..." or "Cit y ALL" (see page 12). 8 Controls and Features POWER-UP TEST SEQUENCE/ START-UP MODE Press the PWR button to detect traffic Radar, Laser and SWS™ signals. When complete, unit is ready for Laser, Ka, K, X and Safety Warning System® (SWS™), followed by ONLY ...y ", "C i t y X " or "Cit y ALL". Unit is turned on . Depending upon the Operating Mode selected, the power up test sequence and will display Radar, Laser and SWS™ messages when signals are detected. Q-START (Quick-Start Mode) Unit will bypass the power up test sequence and confirmation...
Owner's Manual
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... become more familiar with the corresponding Digital Voice Messages. "MSG 1" will be on and ready to factory settings for "LASER", "Ka AUDIO", "K AUDIO", "X AUDIO", sample Radar alert and "SAFETY WARNING SYSTEM SAMPLE ALERTS". Set and Forget Memory Any time your unit is pressed. DARK (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button The DARK button...
... become more familiar with the corresponding Digital Voice Messages. "MSG 1" will be on and ready to factory settings for "LASER", "Ka AUDIO", "K AUDIO", "X AUDIO", sample Radar alert and "SAFETY WARNING SYSTEM SAMPLE ALERTS". Set and Forget Memory Any time your unit is pressed. DARK (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button The DARK button...
Owner's Manual
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...Features, the audio alerts can be heard as long as door openers and security systems. AutoScanTM is designed to automatically adjust sensitivity to X and K Band Radar whatever your desired audio setting. Controls and Features You'll notice an "As " (AutoScanTM), "H" (Highway mode), "Cx " (City mode) or ..."CA" (City ALL) remains dim to confirm your unit is factory shipped with traffic Radar on or off in densely populated urban areas or "wide open" rural areas, AutoScanTM will cycle high to low. the volume will automatically reject virtually...
...Features, the audio alerts can be heard as long as door openers and security systems. AutoScanTM is designed to automatically adjust sensitivity to X and K Band Radar whatever your desired audio setting. Controls and Features You'll notice an "As " (AutoScanTM), "H" (Highway mode), "Cx " (City mode) or ..."CA" (City ALL) remains dim to confirm your unit is factory shipped with traffic Radar on or off in densely populated urban areas or "wide open" rural areas, AutoScanTM will cycle high to low. the volume will automatically reject virtually...
Owner's Manual
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... Ka sensitivity. Controls and Features Highway Select Highway mode when traveling in areas where a high level of microwave transmissions can cause falsing on all three Radar bands. When no audible alert until the signal strength reaches a preset level.
... Ka sensitivity. Controls and Features Highway Select Highway mode when traveling in areas where a high level of microwave transmissions can cause falsing on all three Radar bands. When no audible alert until the signal strength reaches a preset level.
Owner's Manual
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... Laser only, but does include SWS™ voice as well. Audio/Visual Scroll Rate FAST or SLOW 5. Radar/Laser/ SWS™ Digital Voice or Tone 3. To confirm your unit is ready for operation, and what mode of the first Selectable ...
... Laser only, but does include SWS™ voice as well. Audio/Visual Scroll Rate FAST or SLOW 5. Radar/Laser/ SWS™ Digital Voice or Tone 3. To confirm your unit is ready for operation, and what mode of the first Selectable ...
Owner's Manual
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...the signal detected. Feature 2 - Feature 4 - This clicking becomes more rapid as the signal is selected, unit will provide a slow cycling of the Radar signal increases. "Am u t e o n " enables you quietly informed for as long as the strength of audio/visual messages. Factory setting is ...e o n ". Factory setting is selected, unit will provide a fast cycling of its urgency, Laser alerts are provided once after the initial audio alert. Radar/Laser/SWS™ Digital Voice Prompts With "Vo i c e o n ", unit will provide several X, K or Super Wideband Ka audio alerts followed ...
...the signal detected. Feature 2 - Feature 4 - This clicking becomes more rapid as the signal is selected, unit will provide a slow cycling of the Radar signal increases. "Am u t e o n " enables you quietly informed for as long as the strength of audio/visual messages. Factory setting is ...e o n ". Factory setting is selected, unit will provide a fast cycling of its urgency, Laser alerts are provided once after the initial audio alert. Radar/Laser/SWS™ Digital Voice Prompts With "Vo i c e o n ", unit will provide several X, K or Super Wideband Ka audio alerts followed ...
Owner's Manual
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....525 GHz ± 25 MHz • K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz • Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz • Laser 904nm Radar Receiver/Detector Type • Superheterodyne, GaAs FET VCO • Scanning Frequency Discriminator • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Laser Detection • Quantum Limited Video Receiver •...
....525 GHz ± 25 MHz • K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz • Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz • Laser 904nm Radar Receiver/Detector Type • Superheterodyne, GaAs FET VCO • Scanning Frequency Discriminator • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Laser Detection • Quantum Limited Video Receiver •...
Owner's Manual
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... sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received. An instant-on radar source or laser source is being used nearby. The specific type of radar being used , the type of transmission (continuous or instant-on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of alert increases until... the alert becomes a solid tone. All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in the area. Because laser is inherently difficult to interpret what to expect from your V945 and how to detect, ...
... sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received. An instant-on radar source or laser source is being used nearby. The specific type of radar being used , the type of transmission (continuous or instant-on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of alert increases until... the alert becomes a solid tone. All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in the area. Because laser is inherently difficult to interpret what to expect from your V945 and how to detect, ...
Owner's Manual
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... be consistent or vary wildly. Likewise, if an alert in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous. A moving patrol car with continuous radar is traveling in frequency. V945 alerts intermittently. V945 alerts slowly for awhile and then abruptly jumps to some of these transmitters are typically... a solid point even when the patrol car is approaching from behind you , they may or may be a little stronger as a real radar encounter. A patrol car is directly behind . You are sometimes reflected off of alerts may seem inconsistent. Technical Details ALERT EXPLANATION ...
... be consistent or vary wildly. Likewise, if an alert in an unfamiliar area can be dangerous. A moving patrol car with continuous radar is traveling in frequency. V945 alerts intermittently. V945 alerts slowly for awhile and then abruptly jumps to some of these transmitters are typically... a solid point even when the patrol car is approaching from behind you , they may or may be a little stronger as a real radar encounter. A patrol car is directly behind . You are sometimes reflected off of alerts may seem inconsistent. Technical Details ALERT EXPLANATION ...
Owner's Manual
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... of your V945 will serve as confirmation that it typically can monitor only one vehicle within range, it is up to the radar operator to determine if the signal is from a sports car nearby or a semi-truck several hundred feet away. Using the Doppler Principle, the...the strength of the reflection is affected by both the size of these X-Band transmitters are fully operational. 18 Technical Details HOW RADAR WORKS Traffic radar, which target is producing the strongest reflection. If there is more than will generally produce much weaker readings than one target...
... of your V945 will serve as confirmation that it typically can monitor only one vehicle within range, it is up to the radar operator to determine if the signal is from a sports car nearby or a semi-truck several hundred feet away. Using the Doppler Principle, the...the strength of the reflection is affected by both the size of these X-Band transmitters are fully operational. 18 Technical Details HOW RADAR WORKS Traffic radar, which target is producing the strongest reflection. If there is more than will generally produce much weaker readings than one target...
Owner's Manual
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...the gun. Speed is much more accurate in its ability to distinguish between targets and is also more sensitive to weather conditions than does radar, it must have a clear line of sight and is a series of very short infrared light energy pulses, which increases as the ...technology and is actually LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). Technical Details HOW LASER (LIDAR) WORKS Laser speed detection is not as widespread as conventional radar, therefore, you may not encounter laser on a daily basis. There are reflected given the known speed of invisible infrared light. ...
...the gun. Speed is much more accurate in its ability to distinguish between targets and is also more sensitive to weather conditions than does radar, it must have a clear line of sight and is a series of very short infrared light energy pulses, which increases as the ...technology and is actually LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). Technical Details HOW LASER (LIDAR) WORKS Laser speed detection is not as widespread as conventional radar, therefore, you may not encounter laser on a daily basis. There are reflected given the known speed of invisible infrared light. ...
Owner's Manual
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... listed on a daily basis. As Safety transmitters become more common. 20 Technical Details HOW SAFETY RADAR WORKS Safety Warning System®, or SWS™, uses a modified K-band radar signal. From the factory, your V945 will display the safety message categories associated with SWS™... decoding ON. Do not be surprised if you will become more prevalent (the number of five categories. Since Safety radar technology is relatively new, and the number of transmitters in your area, your V945 is growing every day), these transmitters. The SWS™...
... listed on a daily basis. As Safety transmitters become more common. 20 Technical Details HOW SAFETY RADAR WORKS Safety Warning System®, or SWS™, uses a modified K-band radar signal. From the factory, your V945 will display the safety message categories associated with SWS™... decoding ON. Do not be surprised if you will become more prevalent (the number of five categories. Since Safety radar technology is relatively new, and the number of transmitters in your area, your V945 is growing every day), these transmitters. The SWS™...
Owner's Manual
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...tinted areas. • Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear®, ElectriClear® or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser signals. • V945 may be commonly used in sight. V945 does not seem sensitive to full Bright Mode. SOLUTION • An... not be in AutoMute Mode. V945 did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle. • Safety transmitters may not have radar or laser unit turned on. V945 did not alert when a police car was in view. • VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder)...
...tinted areas. • Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear®, ElectriClear® or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser signals. • V945 may be commonly used in sight. V945 does not seem sensitive to full Bright Mode. SOLUTION • An... not be in AutoMute Mode. V945 did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle. • Safety transmitters may not have radar or laser unit turned on. V945 did not alert when a police car was in view. • VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder)...
Owner's Manual
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... City X mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9) HwyWork One of five Safety Warning SystemTM Category Messages (pages 21) Caution V945 has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but the signal isn't yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message (page 20) Ka {{{{{ V945 has detected a full strength Ka Band...
... City X mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9) HwyWork One of five Safety Warning SystemTM Category Messages (pages 21) Caution V945 has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but the signal isn't yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message (page 20) Ka {{{{{ V945 has detected a full strength Ka Band...