7262_795_Manual 1/24/05 9:14 PM Page 1 Owner’s Manual sition for po y onl BELTRONICS INCORPORATED 5442 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 USA USA 800-341-2288 www.beltronics.com ©2005 Beltronics Designed and Manufactured in Canada Features and specifications are prices subject to change without notice. Other Patents Pending.
17262_795_Manual 1/24/05 9:14 PM Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS! TABLE OF CONTENTS The BEL Express 795 is a value-priced radar and laser detector, with all the performance you’d expect from BELTRONICS - the technology leader.
17262_795_Manual 1/24/05 9:14 PM Page 4 ADVANCED FEATURES • Super Wideband Ka-band detection: Digital sweep circuits cover the entire bandwidth- 33.4 to 36.0 GHz. • VG-2 Guard®: Alerts to the presence of the RDD (Radar Detector Detector). Note: Express 795 is factory shipped with this feature OFF. ➣ To activate VG-2 Guard®, press CITY and BRT buttons when the unit is ON. The Ka indicator will illuminate coupled with the flashing of the first red signal strength LED.
17262_795_Manual 1/24/05 9:14 PM Page 6 9. VOLUME/MUTE Button: Press and hold this button to adjust the audio alert level. During an alert, press this button to Mute the audio for that specific signal. (see page 0). 10. Power Jack: Plug the modular end of the power cord into this jack. The detector operates on 12v DC (negative ground only). 11. Radar Antenna and Laser Lens: The rear panel of your detector should have a clear view of the road ahead.
17262_795_Manual 1/24/05 9:14 PM Page 8 MUTE Instant On The MUTE button allows you to silence the audio during an alert. To mute the audio for a single alert, briefly press the VOLUME/MUTE button during that alert. After that radar signal has passed, the mute will automatically reset and the audio level will alert you to the next signal at the volume you have set.
17262_795_Manual 1/24/05 9:14 PM Page 10 visually on the display. However, no audio will be heard until the signal strength reaches a predetermined level or threshold. 1. Depress the adjustment button on the top of unit (by the word BELTRONICS) and slide the QuickMount bracket into the slot until it is locked into the position which best fits the angle of your windshield (there are four settings available). For extreme horizontal or sloped windshields, the QuickMount bracket can be bent.
17262_795_Manual 1/24/05 9:14 PM Page 12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Note: Use of the unit on cars equipped with the optional Instaclear® and ElectriClear® windshields is to be avoided entirely. These “heated windshields” reflect radar signals and make any dash, visor or windshield mounted detector ineffective. 3.
17262_795_Manual 1/24/05 9:14 PM Page 14 Warranty Exclusions: Warranty does not apply to your product under any of the following conditions: 1. The serial number has been removed or modified. 2. Your product has been subjected to misuse or damage (including water damage, physical abuse, and/or improper installation). 3. Your product has been modified in any way. 4.