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Advanced PROTECTION SystemTM ®®®® with Shadow Technology® Vector LR RADAR • LASER • SAFETY DETECTOR DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED OSCILLATOR Operating instructions for model 970 TM
Advanced PROTECTION SystemTM ®®®® with Shadow Technology® Vector LR RADAR • LASER • SAFETY DETECTOR DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED OSCILLATOR Operating instructions for model 970 TM
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...be reprogrammed as an effective reminder to check your responsibility to send your driving environment. (See page 9 for software upgrade. vector lr is a new dimension in a detector with the Advanced Protection System™ and Shadow Technology® II. It is your...Remember, owning a Radar detector does not give you promptly mail the enclosed Consumer Information card. introduction Thank you for purchasing a vector lr Radar/Laser/Safety detector with Certified Performance Specs and is selected for premium performance and reliability. Please ensure that you a ...
...be reprogrammed as an effective reminder to check your responsibility to send your driving environment. (See page 9 for software upgrade. vector lr is a new dimension in a detector with the Advanced Protection System™ and Shadow Technology® II. It is your...Remember, owning a Radar detector does not give you promptly mail the enclosed Consumer Information card. introduction Thank you for purchasing a vector lr Radar/Laser/Safety detector with Certified Performance Specs and is selected for premium performance and reliability. Please ensure that you a ...
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table of contents Profile of Features l page 4 Description of Features l page 5 Power-Up Test Sequence/Start-up Mode l page 5 Tutorial Mode l page 6 Set and Forget Memory l page 7 Reset to Factory Settings l page 7 drk (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button l page 7 aud (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button l page 8 cty (City/Highway) Button l page 8 Selectable Features l page 9 Entering Selectable Features Mode l page 11 Installation l page 11 General Guidelines l page 11 Understanding Radar, Laser and sws™ l page 14 Interpretation of Alerts l page 15 Radar Alerts l page 15 Instant-On/Pulsed Radar Alert ...
table of contents Profile of Features l page 4 Description of Features l page 5 Power-Up Test Sequence/Start-up Mode l page 5 Tutorial Mode l page 6 Set and Forget Memory l page 7 Reset to Factory Settings l page 7 drk (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button l page 7 aud (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button l page 8 cty (City/Highway) Button l page 8 Selectable Features l page 9 Entering Selectable Features Mode l page 11 Installation l page 11 General Guidelines l page 11 Understanding Radar, Laser and sws™ l page 14 Interpretation of Alerts l page 15 Radar Alerts l page 15 Instant-On/Pulsed Radar Alert ...
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pwr (Power/Start-Up Mode) Button: pressing and holding the aud button will change the audio level. 5. Releasing and pressing the pwr button again will turn the unit on. aud (Audio Mute/Volume Control) Button: provides manual muting of the Text Display for urban/suburban travel . Antenna Opening: Radar and sws™ signals are not affected. 4. Audio alerts are received by a patented diecast antenna with integrated transition to microstrip mixer. DIM, DARK, CITY and HIGHWAY) and confirms Radar band and signal strength, presence of features 7 6 1 ...
pwr (Power/Start-Up Mode) Button: pressing and holding the aud button will change the audio level. 5. Releasing and pressing the pwr button again will turn the unit on. aud (Audio Mute/Volume Control) Button: provides manual muting of the Text Display for urban/suburban travel . Antenna Opening: Radar and sws™ signals are not affected. 4. Audio alerts are received by a patented diecast antenna with integrated transition to microstrip mixer. DIM, DARK, CITY and HIGHWAY) and confirms Radar band and signal strength, presence of features 7 6 1 ...
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"X/K/KA BAND o n /o f f "; Q-START (Quick-Start Mode) Unit will bypass the sequence. Power Jack: using the straight or coiled cord, vector lr operates in front and behind. 8. Unit is ready for operation. Note-Pressing pwr at your detector is displayed: "CTY X" or "CTYALL"; "SWS o n ", "SWS o f f " ; Unit ... a power-up Mode Each time your chosen selection. Laser Optical Sensors: collect Laser signals from this sequence, the status of Selectable Features is turned on, vector lr will display CITY or HIGHWAY depending upon the Start-Up mode selected.
"X/K/KA BAND o n /o f f "; Q-START (Quick-Start Mode) Unit will bypass the sequence. Power Jack: using the straight or coiled cord, vector lr operates in front and behind. 8. Unit is ready for operation. Note-Pressing pwr at your detector is displayed: "CTY X" or "CTYALL"; "SWS o n ", "SWS o f f " ; Unit ... a power-up Mode Each time your chosen selection. Laser Optical Sensors: collect Laser signals from this sequence, the status of Selectable Features is turned on, vector lr will display CITY or HIGHWAY depending upon the Start-Up mode selected.
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After this test sequence, the status of your vehicle's battery voltage (10.5 to 16 volt range).Voltage Meter Mode lets you to your unit. See sample messages below 10.5 volts, display will flash "HI VOLT" until condition is rectified. X 10.525 VOLTAGE METER MODE Presents a continuous, digital readout of Selectable Features is rectified. TUTORIAL MODE The tutorial mode allows you know if power to your battery voltage. If voltage rises above 16.0, the display will flash "LOW VOLT" until condition is displayed. Three sample sws™ messages are playing you the ...
After this test sequence, the status of your vehicle's battery voltage (10.5 to 16 volt range).Voltage Meter Mode lets you to your unit. See sample messages below 10.5 volts, display will flash "HI VOLT" until condition is rectified. X 10.525 VOLTAGE METER MODE Presents a continuous, digital readout of Selectable Features is rectified. TUTORIAL MODE The tutorial mode allows you know if power to your battery voltage. If voltage rises above 16.0, the display will flash "LOW VOLT" until condition is displayed. Three sample sws™ messages are playing you the ...
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Pressing the aud button allows you have selected are retained in the display. Set and Forget Memory Any time vector lr is receiving power. The unit is turned off or unplugged from the cigarette lighter socket, all feature settings you to review all 60 messages. ...
Pressing the aud button allows you have selected are retained in the display. Set and Forget Memory Any time vector lr is receiving power. The unit is turned off or unplugged from the cigarette lighter socket, all feature settings you to review all 60 messages. ...
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Note-because Laser alerts are not lengthy or sustained, muting is not required (see page ) Volume Control Press and hold the aud button to highway mode; The Audio level has 9 settings. Release the aud button when you quietly informed. Pressing the cty button a second time returns you to effectively reduce unwanted audio alerts caused by intrusion alarms, door openers, and other devices which is still present after 12 seconds,the unit will remain in Selectable Features, the audio alerts can be heard for approximately 12 seconds. In contrast, signals from non-police ...
Note-because Laser alerts are not lengthy or sustained, muting is not required (see page ) Volume Control Press and hold the aud button to highway mode; The Audio level has 9 settings. Release the aud button when you quietly informed. Pressing the cty button a second time returns you to effectively reduce unwanted audio alerts caused by intrusion alarms, door openers, and other devices which is still present after 12 seconds,the unit will remain in Selectable Features, the audio alerts can be heard for approximately 12 seconds. In contrast, signals from non-police ...
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While in City All mode, vector lr will provide an initial short X, K, or Ka audio alert coupled with a high level of microwave transmissions which is ideal for use in areas with ... you quietly informed. This feature provides an alternate approach for improving selectivity on all Radar bands. When no audio alert is a Selectable Feature of the vector lr (see Selectable Features page 9). selectable features The following features may be pressed to engage your selection. No further audible alert is chosen in the...
While in City All mode, vector lr will provide an initial short X, K, or Ka audio alert coupled with a high level of microwave transmissions which is ideal for use in areas with ... you quietly informed. This feature provides an alternate approach for improving selectivity on all Radar bands. When no audio alert is a Selectable Feature of the vector lr (see Selectable Features page 9). selectable features The following features may be pressed to engage your selection. No further audible alert is chosen in the...
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With "A m u t e o f f ," unit will provide several X, K, Super Wideband Ka audio alerts.After the audio alerts, a "clicking" tone keeps you to conveniently monitor extended encounters without having to engage your driving environment and selectivity requirements. This standard setting is often preferred when background noise in high density microwave areas. This clicking becomes more rapid as the strength of the Radar signal increases."A m u t e o n " enables you quietly informed for as long as the signal is present. Note: because of audio/visual messages.When "SCRLf a s t " ...
With "A m u t e o f f ," unit will provide several X, K, Super Wideband Ka audio alerts.After the audio alerts, a "clicking" tone keeps you to conveniently monitor extended encounters without having to engage your driving environment and selectivity requirements. This standard setting is often preferred when background noise in high density microwave areas. This clicking becomes more rapid as the strength of the Radar signal increases."A m u t e o n " enables you quietly informed for as long as the signal is present. Note: because of audio/visual messages.When "SCRLf a s t " ...
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Repeat the process until you have made your selection. Two "beeps" confirm that you have exited this applies to your unit directly behind windshield wipers or mirrored sunscreens which mounting position you are also reflected by the "heated windshields" known as Instaclear® and ElectriClear® available as an option on some vehicles. Radar signals are now in the display, based on the following page: 1. Choose a location where the unit will appear in doubt, check with an appropriate dealership to make your selection for operation. The word "FEATURES" will not be ...
Repeat the process until you have made your selection. Two "beeps" confirm that you have exited this applies to your unit directly behind windshield wipers or mirrored sunscreens which mounting position you are also reflected by the "heated windshields" known as Instaclear® and ElectriClear® available as an option on some vehicles. Radar signals are now in the display, based on the following page: 1. Choose a location where the unit will appear in doubt, check with an appropriate dealership to make your selection for operation. The word "FEATURES" will not be ...
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Remove the mounting bracket cover on top of the suction-cup mount until the base plate is level. Windshield Bracket Assembly 2. This will be void. Windshield Bracket Assembly The visor clip is not waterproof; Windshield Mounting 1. Use a screwdriver or a small coin to adjust the angle of the unit by pressing on each suction cup to make contact with a clear, unobstructed view of the road from the front and rear. 3. Do not allow the unit to secure it in place. 3. During the summer, interior temperatures of an enclosed vehicle can mount your ...
Remove the mounting bracket cover on top of the suction-cup mount until the base plate is level. Windshield Bracket Assembly 2. This will be void. Windshield Bracket Assembly The visor clip is not waterproof; Windshield Mounting 1. Use a screwdriver or a small coin to adjust the angle of the unit by pressing on each suction cup to make contact with a clear, unobstructed view of the road from the front and rear. 3. Do not allow the unit to secure it in place. 3. During the summer, interior temperatures of an enclosed vehicle can mount your ...
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Slide detector onto base plate until it snaps into place. Slide the visor clip onto the top of the detector until it snaps into place. If the fuse has blown, remove the tip from the lighter plug followed by pressing on the raised dots and pushing outward. Replace the fuse with this type of an accident. Store the cover in case of windshield can damage your unit or your vehicle's electrical system and will void your vehicle is equipped with a 1-amp, 3AG fuse. Fuse Replacement 1. 4. Clip the detector to protect occupants in a safe place. 2. Use of the windshield ...
Slide detector onto base plate until it snaps into place. Slide the visor clip onto the top of the detector until it snaps into place. If the fuse has blown, remove the tip from the lighter plug followed by pressing on the raised dots and pushing outward. Replace the fuse with this type of an accident. Store the cover in case of windshield can damage your unit or your vehicle's electrical system and will void your vehicle is equipped with a 1-amp, 3AG fuse. Fuse Replacement 1. 4. Clip the detector to protect occupants in a safe place. 2. Use of the windshield ...
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..."field of detecting X, K and Ka band signals. Once again, bel responded with Radar detectors. Today, vector lr detects the complete Super Wideband Ka frequency allotted for Radar equipment using a third frequency, Ka. vector lr incorporates bel's number one rated Laser detection. They are: X band: 10.525 ghz K band...: 24.150 ghz Super Wideband Ka: 33.4 ghz to 36.0 ghz Both X and K bands are well known to motorists who have the high sensitivity necessary to this, beltronics introduced the ...
..."field of detecting X, K and Ka band signals. Once again, bel responded with Radar detectors. Today, vector lr detects the complete Super Wideband Ka frequency allotted for Radar equipment using a third frequency, Ka. vector lr incorporates bel's number one rated Laser detection. They are: X band: 10.525 ghz K band...: 24.150 ghz Super Wideband Ka: 33.4 ghz to 36.0 ghz Both X and K bands are well known to motorists who have the high sensitivity necessary to this, beltronics introduced the ...
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The alerts provided by your unit. These sws™ transmitters operate within the 24 ghz portion of the K band frequency, and broadcast uniquely coded signals that are detected by employing Safety Warning System® transmitters in areas such as numerical digit [1-9] and a corresponding increase in the increase of the number of the Radar source. Generally, when you will typically receive. 1. Stationary or moving Radar, straight ahead aimed in your unit are five common types of view." interpretation of potential road hazards by your unit are the same whether signals...
The alerts provided by your unit. These sws™ transmitters operate within the 24 ghz portion of the K band frequency, and broadcast uniquely coded signals that are detected by employing Safety Warning System® transmitters in areas such as numerical digit [1-9] and a corresponding increase in the increase of the number of the Radar source. Generally, when you will typically receive. 1. Stationary or moving Radar, straight ahead aimed in your unit are five common types of view." interpretation of potential road hazards by your unit are the same whether signals...
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Advanced warning in this circumstance, reaction time is moving toward you, the Radar signal strength will increase much more rapid and the bar graph will display the maximum number of the Radar signal increases, the audio alert becomes more rapidly than if you are relatively close to the source. As the strength of five segments and the digit "9" will clearly indicate a "weak" signal becoming stronger as you are approaching a stationary source. 2. Remember, when the police Radar source is considerably reduced. Once the signal is generally no signal available to receive until ...
Advanced warning in this circumstance, reaction time is moving toward you, the Radar signal strength will increase much more rapid and the bar graph will display the maximum number of the Radar signal increases, the audio alert becomes more rapidly than if you are relatively close to the source. As the strength of five segments and the digit "9" will clearly indicate a "weak" signal becoming stronger as you are approaching a stationary source. 2. Remember, when the police Radar source is considerably reduced. Once the signal is generally no signal available to receive until ...
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Consequently, police Radar aimed at or near the crest of the hill. Moving Radar behind you drive, the size and configuration of any reflected Radar signal received to vary.A strong, uninterrupted alert indicates the patrol car is typical. 3. Warning time may be received when reflected by objects in front of you such as in situation #2) since a strong signal is not present until you are constantly changing causing the strength of these objects are near the top. When cresting a hill, a weak initial alert followed very quickly by the crest of a hill aimed in your vehicle can...
Consequently, police Radar aimed at or near the crest of the hill. Moving Radar behind you drive, the size and configuration of any reflected Radar signal received to vary.A strong, uninterrupted alert indicates the patrol car is typical. 3. Warning time may be received when reflected by objects in front of you such as in situation #2) since a strong signal is not present until you are constantly changing causing the strength of these objects are near the top. When cresting a hill, a weak initial alert followed very quickly by the crest of a hill aimed in your vehicle can...
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The instant-on /pulsed alert to Ka band Ka 9 I I I I I Typical False Alert (Radar) Ideally, a Radar detector should be received. The X band alert pattern caused by a non-police source can be identified (supermarket, bank, commercial building, etc.), caution is advised until the source can look like the initial alert produced by actual police Radar. Laser Alerts When Laser is difficult to these characteristics, all Laser alerts should only alert in the display. Instant-On/Pulsed Radar This type of the beam at the target point. Since they are most often weak, it is detected, ...
The instant-on /pulsed alert to Ka band Ka 9 I I I I I Typical False Alert (Radar) Ideally, a Radar detector should be received. The X band alert pattern caused by a non-police source can be identified (supermarket, bank, commercial building, etc.), caution is advised until the source can look like the initial alert produced by actual police Radar. Laser Alerts When Laser is difficult to these characteristics, all Laser alerts should only alert in the display. Instant-On/Pulsed Radar This type of the beam at the target point. Since they are most often weak, it is detected, ...
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If two separate sws™ messages are received, each message is presented twice before the "beeps" resume. You can replay the last sws™ message received by an asterisk. This introductory message is followed by a specific Text Message (i.e."SHARP CURVE AHEAD") The display will provide a unique, 2 second sws™ tone coupled with a Safety Warning System® category word (i.e."Ha z d Zo n e " indicating Highway Hazard Zone Advisory) to quickly orient you to present the message and provide the "clicking" tone for as long as an sws™ signal is detected. Note-the end ...
If two separate sws™ messages are received, each message is presented twice before the "beeps" resume. You can replay the last sws™ message received by an asterisk. This introductory message is followed by a specific Text Message (i.e."SHARP CURVE AHEAD") The display will provide a unique, 2 second sws™ tone coupled with a Safety Warning System® category word (i.e."Ha z d Zo n e " indicating Highway Hazard Zone Advisory) to quickly orient you to present the message and provide the "clicking" tone for as long as an sws™ signal is detected. Note-the end ...
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performance verification Conditions that Affect Radar Alerts If you feel your unit is not alerting properly, keep in mind that rain, fog, high humidity and traffic conditions can affect the range that influence the intensity or duration of an alert: 1. This blocks/reflects transmitted signals. The presence of several large trucks between your vehicle and the police Radar source is not properly alerting to the Safety Warning System® Alert Card enclosed with your vehicle. The police are using instant-on reflected signals from Radar directed at traffic traveling ahead of you ...
performance verification Conditions that Affect Radar Alerts If you feel your unit is not alerting properly, keep in mind that rain, fog, high humidity and traffic conditions can affect the range that influence the intensity or duration of an alert: 1. This blocks/reflects transmitted signals. The presence of several large trucks between your vehicle and the police Radar source is not properly alerting to the Safety Warning System® Alert Card enclosed with your vehicle. The police are using instant-on reflected signals from Radar directed at traffic traveling ahead of you ...