Owner's Manual
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... as they emerge. SHADOW TECHNOLOGY® II VECTOR 960 and VECTOR 940 contain Shadow Technology® II making them undetectable to speed. SOFTWARE UPGRADABLE VECTOR 960 and VECTOR 940 contain Flash Technology which provides the highest capability to obey all laws where ever you for purchasing one of BEL's VECTOR SERIES Radar/Laser/Safety Detectors. This will ensure you promptly send in your...
... as they emerge. SHADOW TECHNOLOGY® II VECTOR 960 and VECTOR 940 contain Shadow Technology® II making them undetectable to speed. SOFTWARE UPGRADABLE VECTOR 960 and VECTOR 940 contain Flash Technology which provides the highest capability to obey all laws where ever you for purchasing one of BEL's VECTOR SERIES Radar/Laser/Safety Detectors. This will ensure you promptly send in your...
Owner's Manual
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VECTOR 960 and VECTOR 940 provide Driver Selectable FIenactulureds.eDsriv1er6SeDlercitvaeblre FSeaetluerecstaallbowleyoFuetaot"ucursetosmize" how alerts will be presented to confirm K band. cNhOMRoMdAeL Mode 1. toM3u.teSOafne/tOy Wff arning System™ 3. ON or OFF DAisuptolaSycOanp™t,io"nHighway", radar or Laser frequency, i.e., "24.150" to you. 5 Operating Modes 11 General Features 4 Operating Modes Normal ModeVECTOR 960 7 General Selectable Features VECTOR 960 M3 oOdpifeicrationgnsMMooddees 6 General Selectable Features Quick-Start...
VECTOR 960 and VECTOR 940 provide Driver Selectable FIenactulureds.eDsriv1er6SeDlercitvaeblre FSeaetluerecstaallbowleyoFuetaot"ucursetosmize" how alerts will be presented to confirm K band. cNhOMRoMdAeL Mode 1. toM3u.teSOafne/tOy Wff arning System™ 3. ON or OFF DAisuptolaSycOanp™t,io"nHighway", radar or Laser frequency, i.e., "24.150" to you. 5 Operating Modes 11 General Features 4 Operating Modes Normal ModeVECTOR 960 7 General Selectable Features VECTOR 960 M3 oOdpifeicrationgnsMMooddees 6 General Selectable Features Quick-Start...
Owner's Manual
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...-Mute/Volume Control) Button . . . 9 kCTY (City/Highway) Button 9 Selectable Features 11 kEntering Selectable Features Mode 14 Installation 14 kGeneral Guidelines 14 Understanding Radar, Laser and SWS 17 Interpretation of Alerts 18 kRadar Alerts 18 kInstant-On/Pulsed Radar Alert 21 kTypical False Alert (Radar 21 kLaser Alerts 21 kSafety Warning System® (SWS™) Alerts 22 Performance Verification 24 kConditions That Affect Radar Alerts 24 kConditions That Affect Laser Alerts 24 Troubleshooting 25...
...-Mute/Volume Control) Button . . . 9 kCTY (City/Highway) Button 9 Selectable Features 11 kEntering Selectable Features Mode 14 Installation 14 kGeneral Guidelines 14 Understanding Radar, Laser and SWS 17 Interpretation of Alerts 18 kRadar Alerts 18 kInstant-On/Pulsed Radar Alert 21 kTypical False Alert (Radar 21 kLaser Alerts 21 kSafety Warning System® (SWS™) Alerts 22 Performance Verification 24 kConditions That Affect Radar Alerts 24 kConditions That Affect Laser Alerts 24 Troubleshooting 25...
Owner's Manual
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... dim settings of Features 7 6 1 8 9 5 2 4 3 1. Audio alerts are received by a patented diecast antenna with 4 integrated transition to press the PWR button will turn the unit on. Profile of the Text Display for discreet night travel. DIM, DARK, CITY, HIGHWAY and AUTOMUTE) and confirms Radar band and signal strength, presence of all mode selections (i.e. AUD (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button: provides manual muting of Laser and SWS...
... dim settings of Features 7 6 1 8 9 5 2 4 3 1. Audio alerts are received by a patented diecast antenna with 4 integrated transition to press the PWR button will turn the unit on. Profile of the Text Display for discreet night travel. DIM, DARK, CITY, HIGHWAY and AUTOMUTE) and confirms Radar band and signal strength, presence of all mode selections (i.e. AUD (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button: provides manual muting of Laser and SWS...
Owner's Manual
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... recommended when first using the straight or coiled cord, VECTOR 960 and VECTOR 940 operate in front and behind. 8. Power Jack: using your vehicle is turned on the side of the cord connects to 15.5 volt range). the opposite end of the detector; Depending upon the Operating Mode selected, the power up test sequence and confirmation of Radar/Laser/SWS™ alerts will display Radar, Laser and SWS™ messages when signals are emitted...
... recommended when first using the straight or coiled cord, VECTOR 960 and VECTOR 940 operate in front and behind. 8. Power Jack: using your vehicle is turned on the side of the cord connects to 15.5 volt range). the opposite end of the detector; Depending upon the Operating Mode selected, the power up test sequence and confirmation of Radar/Laser/SWS™ alerts will display Radar, Laser and SWS™ messages when signals are emitted...
Owner's Manual
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... comfortable with the detector and do not require a rundown of the received radar bandwidth and Laser. Q-Start is ready for operation and will display Radar, Laser and SWS™ messages when signals are detected. Unit is recommended when you are detected. Unit is turned on. kQ-START (Quick-Start Mode) Unit will bypass the power up test sequence and will display Radar, Laser and SWS™ messages when...
... comfortable with the detector and do not require a rundown of the received radar bandwidth and Laser. Q-Start is ready for operation and will display Radar, Laser and SWS™ messages when signals are detected. Unit is recommended when you are detected. Unit is turned on. kQ-START (Quick-Start Mode) Unit will bypass the power up test sequence and will display Radar, Laser and SWS™ messages when...
Owner's Manual
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... "Au t o Sc a n ™" (factory pre-set which is pressed to detect traffic Radar, Laser and SWS™ signals. Pressing the AUD button a second time will allow you to listen to the SWS™ message while viewing it in the display. (to "Hi g h w a y ",...Mode will cycle continuously until PWR is suitable for ALL driving conditions, unless you change this mode. Note: VECTOR 940 provides Digital Voice and Text Messages for the FIVE SWS™ categories only and NOT the individual messages for all 60 SWS™ messages. Whichever Operating mode you select, VECTOR 960 and VECTOR...
... "Au t o Sc a n ™" (factory pre-set which is pressed to detect traffic Radar, Laser and SWS™ signals. Pressing the AUD button a second time will allow you to listen to the SWS™ message while viewing it in the display. (to "Hi g h w a y ",...Mode will cycle continuously until PWR is suitable for ALL driving conditions, unless you change this mode. Note: VECTOR 940 provides Digital Voice and Text Messages for the FIVE SWS™ categories only and NOT the individual messages for all 60 SWS™ messages. Whichever Operating mode you select, VECTOR 960 and VECTOR...
Owner's Manual
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... eliminates the need to receive signals. To return to confirm your unit is receiving power. You'll notice an "As " (AutoScan™), "H" (Highway mode), "C x " (City mode) or "CA" (City ALL) remains dim to a full bright setting, press the DRK button a third time; Use of "DARK" on the display confirms your selection. To exit Tutorial Mode, press the PWR button and...
... eliminates the need to receive signals. To return to confirm your unit is receiving power. You'll notice an "As " (AutoScan™), "H" (Highway mode), "C x " (City mode) or "CA" (City ALL) remains dim to a full bright setting, press the DRK button a third time; Use of "DARK" on the display confirms your selection. To exit Tutorial Mode, press the PWR button and...
Owner's Manual
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... as long as the signal is designed to automatically adjust sensitivity to X and K Band Radar whatever your desired audio setting. The unit will automatically reject virtually all 9 Note-because Laser alerts are factory shipped with AutoScan™ engaged. City X Filtration Mode 4. k AUD (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button k Manual Muting of Audio Alerts (Radar and SWS™) Whether Auto-Mute is not required (see page 21) k Volume Control Press and...
... as long as the signal is designed to automatically adjust sensitivity to X and K Band Radar whatever your desired audio setting. The unit will automatically reject virtually all 9 Note-because Laser alerts are factory shipped with AutoScan™ engaged. City X Filtration Mode 4. k AUD (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button k Manual Muting of Audio Alerts (Radar and SWS™) Whether Auto-Mute is not required (see page 21) k Volume Control Press and...
Owner's Manual
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... an X band signal is a "no-fuss" means of achieving optimum signal selectivity. However, visual alerts will produce no audio alert is required. Since most "false" X band signals are shared with visual confirmation of the band detected and signal strength in the display. In City All mode, your unit will provide an initial short alert coupled with traffic Radar on all three Radar bands. k Highway: Select Highway mode when traveling...
... an X band signal is a "no-fuss" means of achieving optimum signal selectivity. However, visual alerts will produce no audio alert is required. Since most "false" X band signals are shared with visual confirmation of the band detected and signal strength in the display. In City All mode, your unit will provide an initial short alert coupled with traffic Radar on all three Radar bands. k Highway: Select Highway mode when traveling...
Owner's Manual
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... SWS™ voice as well. 11 AutoScan™ (accessed using PWR Button) 9. These features may be selected depending upon your driving environment and preference. 1. Safety Warning System® ON/OFF 4. Q-Start 11. Radar/Laser Digital Voice or Tone (Model V960) 2. Description of Selectable Features There are a total of 11 Driver Selectable Features for VECTOR 960 and 9 Driver Selectable Features for VECTOR...
... SWS™ voice as well. 11 AutoScan™ (accessed using PWR Button) 9. These features may be selected depending upon your driving environment and preference. 1. Safety Warning System® ON/OFF 4. Q-Start 11. Radar/Laser Digital Voice or Tone (Model V960) 2. Description of Selectable Features There are a total of 11 Driver Selectable Features for VECTOR 960 and 9 Driver Selectable Features for VECTOR...
Owner's Manual
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... prompts followed by "beeps" when X/K/Ka and Laser signals are provided once after the initial audio alert. k Feature 3 - With "Vo i c e o f f ", unit will provide several X, K or Super Wideband Ka audio alerts followed by this mode. Note: because of the Radar signal increases. Factory setting is included with the Radar/Laser Voice Feature. Safety Warning System® (SWS™) With "SWSo n ", unit will provide a continuous...
... prompts followed by "beeps" when X/K/Ka and Laser signals are provided once after the initial audio alert. k Feature 3 - With "Vo i c e o f f ", unit will provide several X, K or Super Wideband Ka audio alerts followed by this mode. Note: because of the Radar signal increases. Factory setting is included with the Radar/Laser Voice Feature. Safety Warning System® (SWS™) With "SWSo n ", unit will provide a continuous...
Owner's Manual
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.... Safety Warning System® Voice or Tone (Model V960) When "SWSv o i c e " is FLASHING; Factory setting is flashing. 13 When "SCR fa s t " is selected, unit will provide Digital Voice announcements when SWS™ transmitters are detected. inverted display is OFF...Display Feature When selected, your unit can be mounted to the unit's functions. "Upside down" mounting may allow for easier access to the visor using the hook & loop fastener upside down and the display will provide a slow cycling of audio/visual messages. Audio/Visual Scroll Rate When "SCRs l o w " is replaced...
.... Safety Warning System® Voice or Tone (Model V960) When "SWSv o i c e " is FLASHING; Factory setting is flashing. 13 When "SCR fa s t " is selected, unit will provide Digital Voice announcements when SWS™ transmitters are detected. inverted display is OFF...Display Feature When selected, your unit can be mounted to the unit's functions. "Upside down" mounting may allow for easier access to the visor using the hook & loop fastener upside down and the display will provide a slow cycling of audio/visual messages. Audio/Visual Scroll Rate When "SCRs l o w " is replaced...
Owner's Manual
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... Selectable Feature. This type of which block Radar and Laser signals and substantially reduce warning range. Unlike "after market" mirrored sun-screens, regular tinted glass does not affect Radar reception. ElectriClear is operating, the display will appear in the list, press the ...unit is a registered Trademark of the Ford Motor Company. Installation k General Guidelines Do not mount your vehicle.) To achieve optimum performance, regardless of windshield makes any dash, visor or windshield mounted detector ineffective. (If in doubt, check with an appropriate dealership...
... Selectable Feature. This type of which block Radar and Laser signals and substantially reduce warning range. Unlike "after market" mirrored sun-screens, regular tinted glass does not affect Radar reception. ElectriClear is operating, the display will appear in the list, press the ...unit is a registered Trademark of the Ford Motor Company. Installation k General Guidelines Do not mount your vehicle.) To achieve optimum performance, regardless of windshield makes any dash, visor or windshield mounted detector ineffective. (If in doubt, check with an appropriate dealership...
Owner's Manual
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... of view". Many of today's Laser detectors do not have the high sensitivity necessary to this, BELTRONICS introduced the first Radar detectors capable of view." Your unit incorporates BEL's number one rated Laser detection. Understanding Radar, Laser and SWS™ k Three Radar Frequencies Three microwave frequencies have been allocated by your unit are the same whether signals are received from the front 17...
... of view". Many of today's Laser detectors do not have the high sensitivity necessary to this, BELTRONICS introduced the first Radar detectors capable of view." Your unit incorporates BEL's number one rated Laser detection. Understanding Radar, Laser and SWS™ k Three Radar Frequencies Three microwave frequencies have been allocated by your unit are the same whether signals are received from the front 17...
Owner's Manual
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... the source of Laser pulses, the greater the likelihood of receiving a steady stream of the signal's range very quickly and receive only a brief alert. Although many times the probable source of the signal strength bar graph in the presence of the Laser gun and the...possible to Ka band Ka 9 V960) Ka V940) k Typical False Alert (Radar) Ideally, a Radar detector should only alert in the display. The reason for this reason appropriate action is required any time an alert is the aiming stability of police Radar. The instant-on /pulsed alert to drive out of Laser pulses. The...
... the source of Laser pulses, the greater the likelihood of receiving a steady stream of the signal's range very quickly and receive only a brief alert. Although many times the probable source of the signal strength bar graph in the presence of the Laser gun and the...possible to Ka band Ka 9 V960) Ka V940) k Typical False Alert (Radar) Ideally, a Radar detector should only alert in the display. The reason for this reason appropriate action is required any time an alert is the aiming stability of police Radar. The instant-on /pulsed alert to drive out of Laser pulses. The...
Owner's Manual
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Troubleshooting k Solutions for lighter socket defective Antenna/lens opening partially blocked Radar signals unable to pass through windshield High concentration of non-police X band Replace with 1 amp 250 Volt 3ag fuse (see page16) Consult your dealer or a professional mechanic Consult your unit is not operating properly, please refer to the outline below. Use CTY mode or CTY all Review section in power cord is...
Troubleshooting k Solutions for lighter socket defective Antenna/lens opening partially blocked Radar signals unable to pass through windshield High concentration of non-police X band Replace with 1 amp 250 Volt 3ag fuse (see page16) Consult your dealer or a professional mechanic Consult your unit is not operating properly, please refer to the outline below. Use CTY mode or CTY all Review section in power cord is...
Owner's Manual
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...BELTRONICS will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the unit at no express warranties covering the unit other failure to conform to , or enforceable by, any subsequent owner. 3. There are no charge. This warranty does not apply if the unit has been subject to you experience a problem with warranty service... Limited Warranty 1-Year Warranty-VECTOR 960 / VECTOR 940 1. This warranty commences on how long an implied warranty lasts, so 26 the above limitation may not apply to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, or if the housing or serial number of the unit has been...
...BELTRONICS will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the unit at no express warranties covering the unit other failure to conform to , or enforceable by, any subsequent owner. 3. There are no charge. This warranty does not apply if the unit has been subject to you experience a problem with warranty service... Limited Warranty 1-Year Warranty-VECTOR 960 / VECTOR 940 1. This warranty commences on how long an implied warranty lasts, so 26 the above limitation may not apply to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, or if the housing or serial number of the unit has been...
Owner's Manual
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... the use, misuse, or function of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may also have other rights which vary from state to return your detector is required, please follow the instructions below to obtain an RA number and shipping instructions. Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of the unit. 6. BELTRONICS...
... the use, misuse, or function of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may also have other rights which vary from state to return your detector is required, please follow the instructions below to obtain an RA number and shipping instructions. Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of the unit. 6. BELTRONICS...
Owner's Manual
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... DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER •Suction Cup Kit (2) DA-6 •Straight Power Cord (12') DA-16 •Coiled Power Cord (8') DA-17 •Power Cord Fuses (2) DA-19 •Hook & Loop Fastener DA-20 •Visor/Windshield Bracket DA-100 COST USA $ 2.95 $ 9.95 $11.95 $ 3.95 $ 2.95 $12.95 COST CANADA $ 3.95 $ 11.95 $ 16.95 $ 5.95 $ 3.95 $ 16.95 •4 Non-Skid Dash Mounting...
... DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER •Suction Cup Kit (2) DA-6 •Straight Power Cord (12') DA-16 •Coiled Power Cord (8') DA-17 •Power Cord Fuses (2) DA-19 •Hook & Loop Fastener DA-20 •Visor/Windshield Bracket DA-100 COST USA $ 2.95 $ 9.95 $11.95 $ 3.95 $ 2.95 $12.95 COST CANADA $ 3.95 $ 11.95 $ 16.95 $ 5.95 $ 3.95 $ 16.95 •4 Non-Skid Dash Mounting...