Owner’s Manual Beltronics 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800.341.2288 www.beltronics.com ©2012 Beltronics Designed in USA • Manufactured In Canada Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
Congratulations The BEL Pro300 is the most advanced radar, laser and safety detector ever designed by Beltronics. The BEL Pro300 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection, digital signal processing (DSP) for superior range and reduced false alarms, our patented Mute and AutoMute, audible and visual band alerts, and all the performance you’d expect from Beltronics.
Quick Reference Press the RVW button to go from one category to the next Table of Contents Press the CHG button to change your setting within a category Quick Reference Guide 4-5 Programming 12-16 Installation 6-7 • How to use Programming 12 • Power Connection 6 • Example of Programming 12 • Mounting Location 6 • Overview of Programming 13 • Windshield Mount 7 • Details of Programming PILOT (Power-on indication) Pilot HWY Pilot H Pilot V * Full word:AutoScan or City or Highway Lette
Quick Reference Guide To begin using your Pro300, just follow these simple steps 1 QuickMount Slot Insert Pro300’s adjustable Windshield mount into this slot. Page 7 Plug the small end of the power cord into the side jack of the detector, and plug the large end of the power cord into your car’s lighter socket. QuickMount Button Press the button, and slide the Windshield mount into one of its four locking positions. Page 7 2 Mount your Pro300 on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount.
Installation Power Connection Mounting Location To power Pro300, plug the small end of the SmartCord, (telephone-type connector) into the modular jack on Pro300’s right side, and plug the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter socket or accessory socket. WARNING: Beltronics cannot anticipate the many ways the Pro300 can be mounted. It is important that you mount Pro300 where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident.
Controls and Features Power On/Off If you prefer, you can turn the AutoMute feature off. See the Programming section for details. To turn the Pro300 on, press the PWR button on the left side of the top case. When you turn the Pro300 on, it goes through a sequence of alerts. If you prefer, you may program your Pro300 for a shorter power-on sequence. See the Programming section for details. Volume / Mute Button To adjust the alert tone volume, press and hold the Volume/Mute bar located on the top case.
Controls and Features Power Connector Signal Strength Meter Pro300’s power jack uses a telephone-type connector.This new 6-pin connector only works with the included coiled SmartCord, or the optional Direct-wire SmartCord. The coiled SmartCord is a special power cord that has a power-on indicator (which only lights up when the Pro300 is turned on), a bright alert light that warns of radar or laser, and a convenient mute button right on the plug.
Programming Overview of Programming There are 7 user-selectable options so you can customize your Pro300 for your own preferences.The buttons labeled CITY and BRT are also used to enter the Program Mode, REVIEW your current program settings, and to CHANGE any settings as desired.The words PROGRAM, RVW, and CHG are located on the top of the detector, and are highlighted in colored graphics. Pages 14-16 explain each option in more detail. An example Here is how you would turn Pro300’s AutoMute feature off.
Details of Programming Pilot (Power-on indication) Voice NOTE:When you are using the Dark mode, the display will only show HD,AD, or CD, (Highway-Dark,AutoScan-Dark, or CityDark). Voice On (Voice alerts on) In this setting, all radar, laser, and SWS (if programmed on) alerts will be accompanied by a digital voice. Pilot HWY (Full description) In this setting, Pro300 will display “Highway,”“City,” or “Auto” as its power-on indication.
Details of Programming Technical Details Bands Features and Specifications BandsALL In this setting all radar, laser, and SWS frequencies are monitored.This is the factory setting, and it is highly recommended that you use your Pro300 in this mode. Operating Bands • X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz • K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz • Ka-band 34.
Technical Details Interpreting Alerts Although the Pro300 has a comprehensive warning system and this handbook is as complete as we can make it, only experience will teach you what to expect from your Pro300 and how to interpret what it tells you.The specific type of radar being used, the type of transmission (continuous or instant-on) and the location of the radar source affect the radar alerts you receive.
Technical Details How Radar Works Radar range also depends on the power of the radar equipment itself. The strength of the radar unit’s beam diminishes with distance.The farther the radar has to travel, the less energy it has for speed detection. Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X-Band radar, your Pro300 will occasionally receive non-police radar signals.
Technical Details TSR Traffic Sensor Rejection How Safety Radar Works Your radar detector includes a new optional boost in anti-falsing software to eliminate excessive alerts from erroneous X and K-band sources. One example of this is traffic flow monitoring systems.These systems, which are becoming more widely used in several countries, generate K-band signals to measure the flow of traffic on a given road. Unfortunately most detectors see this as a real threat and will alert you to it unnecessarily.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Pro300 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser. • Make sure that windshield wipers do not block Pro300’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 deflect radar or laser signals. • Pro300 may be in City Mode. Pro300 beeps briefly at the same location every day, but no radar source is in sight.
Service Warranty and Accessories Service Procedure Out Of Warranty Repairs If your Pro300 ever needs service, please follow these simple steps: For out of warranty repairs, include prepayment in the amount you were quoted by the Beltronics Customer Service Representative. If the detector has been damaged, abused or modified, the repair cost will be calculated on a parts and labor basis. If it exceeds the basic repair charge, you will be contacted with a quotation.
