Advanced PROTECTION System TM ®®®® with Shadow Technology ® Vector LR RADAR • LASER • SAFETY DETECTOR DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED Operating instructions for model 970 TM OSCILLATOR
introduction Thank you for purchasing a vector lr Radar/Laser/Safety detector with the Advanced Protection System™ and Shadow Technology® II. vector lr is a new dimension in detection technology. Designed for the professional driver vector long range emphasizes ultimate performance in a detector with Certified Performance Specs and is selected for premium performance and reliability. Remember, owning a Radar detector does not give you a license to speed.
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 Interp
profile of features 7 6 1 Advanced Protec with Shadow Tec tion tem hnologySys II 8 PWR 9 DRK AUD CTY VECTOR LR Internati onal Ka 9 2 5 3 4 1. 2 3. 4. 5. 6. pwr (Power/Start-Up Mode) Button: pressing and holding pwr will turn the unit on. Releasing and pressing the pwr button again will scroll through the five Start-Up mode options: NORMAL, MODS (Modifications), Q-START (Quick Start) TECH MODE, VOLTAGE METER plus TUTORIAL MODE. Text Message Display: communicates all mode selections (i.e.
7. 8. 9. Laser Optical Sensors: collect Laser signals from in front and behind. Audio Alert Speaker: all audible alerts are emitted from this location. Power Jack: using the straight or coiled cord, vector lr operates in any vehicle with a 13.8 volt dc negative ground system (10.5 volt to 16 volt range). description of features Power-Up Test Sequence/Start-up Mode Each time your detector is turned on, vector lr will perform a power-up test sequence based upon the Start-Up mode selected.
TECH MODE Presents Audio, Text Messages and frequency readout for Laser, Ka, K, X, and Safety Warning System®. After this test sequence, the status of Selectable Features is displayed. Tech Mode gives you the benefit of identifying Radar bands and Laser coupled with the actual frequency received. See sample messages below: LASER 900NM; KA 33.4; K 21.150; X 10.525 VOLTAGE METER MODE Presents a continuous, digital readout of your vehicle’s battery voltage (10.5 to 16 volt range).
move forward in the list.“MSG 1” will appear in the display confirming your selection (to move backward in the list, press the drk button). Pressing the aud button allows you to view the sws™ message in the display. Press the cty button again to step to the next message; press the aud button to review, and so on. This allows you to review all 60 messages. To exit Tutorial Mode, press the pwr button and your unit will be on and ready to receive signals.
aud (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button Manual Muting of Audio Alerts (Radar and sws™) Whether Auto-Mute is selected on or off in Selectable Features, the audio alerts can be completely muted by pressing the aud button during an alert. The display will briefly show “Qu i e t .”. No audible alert will be heard for approximately 12 seconds. If the signal is still present after 12 seconds,the unit will remain in manual mute mode.
change Super Wideband Ka, K or instant-on X band Radar alert patterns. Note—the cty mode does not change the presentation of alerts for Laser or sws™. City All City All mode is a Selectable Feature of the vector lr (see Selectable Features page 9). This feature provides an alternate approach for improving selectivity on X, K and Super Wideband Ka and is ideal for use in areas with a high level of microwave transmissions which can cause falsing on all Radar bands.
and is designed for use in high density microwave areas. Factory setting is “CTY X ”. Note—once “CTY X” or “CTY ALL” is chosen in Selectable Features, the cty button must be pressed to engage your selection. X/K/Ka Band On or Off Select “X o n /X o f f ”,“K o n /K o f f ” or “Ka o n /Ka o f f ” depending upon your driving environment and selectivity requirements. This mode is especially useful where falsing may occur and disabling the offending band may be required.
Entering Selectable Features Mode 1. With the unit off, press and hold the cty button, then press the pwr button. The word “FEATURES” will appear in the display and a short audible “beep” will sound indicating you are now in the Selectable Features Mode. 2. Immediately after the “beep”, the display will show the status of the first Selectable Feature (City X or City All). 3. Press the aud button to make your selection. Press the cty button to move to the next Selectable Feature.
2. 3. 4. 5. For optimum detection, position your unit with a clear, unobstructed view of the road from the front and rear. Do not allow the unit to make contact with the windshield. This will eliminate unnecessary vibration. Avoid placing your unit in direct sunlight. During the summer, interior temperatures of an enclosed vehicle can sometimes reach temperatures that will cause premature aging of the unit. Your detector is not waterproof; exposure to water may cause damage and your warrant will be void.
4. Slide detector onto base plate until it snaps into place. Note—some vehicles have a plastic coating on the inside of the windshield designed to protect occupants in case of an accident. Use of the windshield bracket on this type of windshield can permanently mark the surface. Check with your dealer if you are unsure whether your vehicle is equipped with this type of windshield. Visor Mounting 1. Remove the mounting bracket cover by pressing on the raised dots and pushing outward.
Note—the tip is in two pieces; be careful not to lose either piece or the spring inside the holder. (See diagram below). understanding radar, laser and sws ™ Three Radar Frequencies Three microwave frequencies have been allocated by the fcc (Federal Communications Commission) and are used for traffic Radar. 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 traveled with Radar detectors.
Laser ports detect energy far outside the main Laser beam— including off-axis signals—providing the largest achievable 360° “field of view.” The alerts provided by your unit are the same whether signals are received from the front or rear. Safety Warning System® (sws™)—What is it? The Radio Association Defending Airwave Rights, Inc. (r.a.d.a.r.) conceived and developed the Safety Warning System®.
Since Radar signals travel in a straight line, this Radar encounter potentially offers maximum warning range. Once the signal is received, the initial warning consists of an X, K or Super Wideband Ka audio alert coupled with simultaneous identification of the Radar band (X, K or Ka) and signal strength in the Text Display. The number of bar graph segments displayed depends upon the strength of the signal received.
3. Stationary Radar concealed by the crest of a hill aimed in your direction. Radar signals travel in a straight line and do not pass through earth. Consequently, police Radar aimed at the crest of a steep hill cannot be received until you are at or near the top. Warning time may be minimal (as in situation #2) since a strong signal is not present until you are near the crest of the hill. At this point, you may be nearly in the police officer’s line of sight.
Instant-On/Pulsed Radar This type of signal appears suddenly when a Radar unit is “triggered”. The instant-on alert consists of an intense, three second audio “burst”, coupled with the type of band detected and flashing of the signal strength bar graph in the display. Instant-on/pulsed alert to Ka band Ka 9 Typical False Alert (Radar) Ideally, a Radar detector should only alert in the presence of police Radar.
Safety Warning System® (sws™) Alerts With the Safety Warning System® feature on and an sws™ transmitter in use, your detector 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 the type of situation ahead. This introductory message is followed by a specific Text Message (i.e.
Note—for a complete listing of the five Safety Warning System® categories and corresponding messages, please refer to the Safety Warning System® Alert Card enclosed with your manual. performance verification Conditions that Affect Radar Alerts If you feel your unit is not alerting properly, keep in mind that there are many conditions that influence the intensity or duration of an alert: 1.
troubleshooting Solutions for Common Problems If your unit is not operating properly, please refer to the outline below.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The enforceability of this warranty is limited to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable to, or enforceable by, any subsequent owner. In the event of a defect, malfunction or other failure to conform to this warranty, BELTRONICS will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the unit at no charge. You are responsible for all shipping costs in connection with warranty service pursuant to this warranty.
1. 2. 3. To obtain service during the warranty period, please call the appropriate number below to obtain an RA number and shipping instructions. Remember to return your detector postage paid, insured and in suitable packaging. 1-800-341-2288 usa 1-800-268-3994 can For your own protection, obtain a proof of delivery receipt. Shipping costs are your responsibility. Enclose with your unit the following information: (a) Your name, complete return address and written description of the problem. (No p. o.
list of accessories description Suction Cup Kit (2) Straight Power Cord (4') Coiled Power Cord (6') Power Cord Fuses (2) Hook & Loop Fastener Visor Bracket Windshield Bracket 4 Non-Skid Dash Mounting Pads Protective Travel Case Owner’s Manual model number da-6 da-16 da-17 da-19 da-20 da-48 da-702 cost cost usa canada $ 3.95 $ 4.95 $ 9.95 $ 11.95 $ 11.95 $ 16.95 $ 3.95 $ 5.95 $ 2.95 $ 3.95 $ 9.95 $ 11.95 $ 11.95 $ 16.95 da-1000 $ 2.95 da-62 $ 13.95 vector lr n/c $ 3.95 $ 19.
