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Owner’s Manual R A D A R • L A S E R • S A F E T Y D E T E C T O R
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an EXPRESS 935 Radar/Laser/Safety detector. EXPRESS 935 offers the most advanced technology available for detecting all Radar and Laser speed monitoring devices. In addition, EXPRESS 935 features Digital Voice, Text Message Display and the Safety Warning System® with 60 Digital Voice messages. To ensure maximum benefit from your new unit, please read all instructions before operating your unit. Remember, owning a Radar detector does not give you a license to speed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Profile of Features ➤ page 4 Description of Features ➤ page 5 Power Up Test Sequence ➤ page 5 Tutorial Mode ➤ page 5 Memory Retention of Feature Selections ➤ page 6 Adjusting the Audio Level ➤ page 6 DARK (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button ➤ page 6 AUDIO (Audio Mute) Button ➤ page 7 CITY (City/Highway) Button ➤ page 8 Reset to Factory Settings ➤ page 9 Selectable Features ➤ page 9 Entering Selectable Features Mode ➤ page 10 Installation ➤ page 10 General Guidelines ➤ page 10 Understanding Radar, Las
PROFILE OF FEATURES 7 6 1 8 9 2 3 4 5 1. PWR/VOL (Power/Volume) Button: pressing PWR/VOL briefly will turn the unit ON. Pressing PWR/VOL a second time will bypass the power up test sequence. Pressing PWR/VOL and holding will change the audio level. 2. Text Message Display: communicates all mode selections (i.e. DIM, DARK, CITY, HIGHWAY, and AUTOMUTE) and confirms Radar band and signal strength, presence of Laser and sws™ messages received. 3.
7. Laser Optical Sensors: collect Laser signals from in front and behind. 8. Audio Alert Speaker: all audible alerts and Digital Voice Messages are emitted from this location. 9. Power Jack: using the enclosed power cord, EXPRESS 935 operates in any vehicle with a 12 volt DC negative ground system. DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES Power-Up Test Sequence Each time your detector is turned ON, audio and Text Messages for Laser, Ka, K, X and Safety Warning System® (sws™) are presented.
sample alerts) press CITY or AUDIO to move forward or backward through the alerts. During sws™ sample alerts press CITY to move forward in the sws™ message list. “MSG 1” will appear initially in the display confirming your selection. Pressing the AUDIO button allows you to listen to the sws™ message while viewing it in the display. Press the CITY button again to step to the next message; press the AUDIO button to review, and so on. This allows you to review all 60 messages.
AUDIO (Audio Mute) Button Continuous Audio Alert Pattern Your unit has been preset at the factory to provide an X, K, Ka or Laser Digital Voice announcement of the signal detected. Digital Voice prompts are provided once after the initial audio alert. Note: Digital Voice can be turned OFF, (see page 9). This standard setting is often preferred when background noise in a vehicle is loud.
CITY (City Highway) Button The CITY X mode has been designed to effectively reduce unwanted audio alerts caused by intrusion alarms, door openers, and other devices which share X band with police Radar—without reducing sensitivity. Signals from non-police Radar sources are frequently encountered in urban and suburban areas, making use of this mode ideal in these areas.
Reset to Factory Settings You can reset your unit to factory settings for volume, DARK, AUDIO, CITY and Selectable Features. With the unit OFF, press and hold CITY button, then press AUDIO and PWR/VOL buttons simultaneously. The display will briefly show “RESET” and provide two “beeps”. Your unit is now reset to its original factory settings and ready for operation.
Entering Selectable Features Mode 1. With the unit OFF, press and hold CITY button, then press the 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. PWR/VOL 2. Immediately after the “beep”, the display will show the status of the sws™ Selectable Feature: “SWS o n ” or “SWS o f f ”. Press the AUDIO button to select ON or OFF for this feature. 3.
as an option on some vehicles. This type of windshield makes any dash, visor or windshield mounted detector ineffective. (If in doubt, check with an appropriate dealership to see if this applies to your vehicle.) To achieve optimum performance, regardless of which mounting position you choose, follow these basic steps: 1. Consider occupant safety when selecting a mounting location. Choose a location where the unit will not be hazardous in case of an accident. 2.
3. Use a screw driver or a small coin to adjust the angle of the suction-cup mount until the base plate is level. 4. Slide detector onto base plate unit, 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.
Note—the tip is in two pieces; be careful not to lose either piece or the spring inside the holder. 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: X, K and Super Wideband Ka. Your EXPRESS 935 detects all three bands. Total Tracking Laser™ (TTL”) Unlike Radar signals, which are highly reflective, Laser signals have very poor reflective characteristics.
INTERPRETATION OF ALER TS Radar Alerts The alerts provided by your unit are affected both by the type of transmission (continuous wave or instant-on), and the position of the Radar source. Generally, when you drive closer to a Radar source, the intensity of the received signal increases, resulting in the increase of the number of bar graph segments and a corresponding increase in the audio alert rate. Described below are five common types of Radar encounters and the alerts you will typically receive. 1.
2. Stationary Radar aimed around a corner Under this circumstance, reaction time is considerably reduced. Since the Radar signals are transmitted across your line of travel, there is generally no signal available to receive until you are relatively close to the source. Once an alert is received, expect the strength of the signal to increase very quickly. Advanced warning in this situation may be reduced. 3. Stationary Radar concealed by the crest of a hill aimed in your direction.
4. Moving Radar behind you, traveling in the same direction. Police Radar signals transmitted from behind your vehicle can be received when reflected by objects in front of you such as large signs, bridges and trucks. As you drive, the size and configuration of these objects are constantly changing causing the strength of any reflected Radar signal received to vary. A strong, uninterrupted alert indicates the patrol car is close behind.
Laser Alerts When Laser is detected, the display will flash “LASER” coupled with a distinct Laser audio alert. If a vehicle is a long distance from the source of Laser pulses, fewer pulses will generally be received. The closer the vehicle is to the source of Laser pulses, the greater the likelihood of receiving a steady stream of Laser pulses. The reason for this is the aiming stability of the Laser gun and the fact that it is difficult to hold the gun absolutely still.
Message which is repeated twice. After the Digital Voice, the unit will continue to present the message and provide the “clicking” tone for as long as an sws™ signal is detected. You can replay the last sws™ message received by pressing the DARK button within 30 seconds of receiving an sws™ alert. Both Digital Voice and Text Message are replayed. If you have selected “SWSc l i c k ” (Digital Voice OFF), your unit will show just the Text Message (see Selectable Features, page 9).
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. The police are using instant-on/pulsed Radar, in which case no signal is transmitted until visual contact has been made with your vehicle. For detection of this signal, you must rely on reflected signals from Radar directed at traffic traveling ahead of you. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Solutions for Common Problems If your unit is not operating properly, please refer to the outline below.
CONSUMER WARRANTY l-Year Warranty 1. This warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty does not apply if the unit has been subject to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, or if the housing or serial number of the unit has been removed. 2. BELTRONICS manufactures its products using parts and components which are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices. 3.
SERVICE Warranty Service If you feel your detector is not functioning properly please review this manual, particularly the section on Performance Verification. If you still feel service is required, please follow the instructions below. 1. To obtain service during the one-year 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. 800-341-2288 USA 800-268-3994 CAN 2.
SPECIFICATIONS Radar Receiver Frequencies: l0.45 GHz to l0.60 GHz (X Band), 24.05 GHz to 24.25 GHz (K Band), 33.4 GHz to 36.0 GHz (Super Wideband Ka) Operating Temperatures: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) Power Supply Requirements: 11.5 Volts, 200 mA Radar Antenna Type: Patented Diecast Horn with Integrated Transition to Microstrip Mixer Maximum Dimensions: 5.3”(L) X 3.1”(w) X 1.8”(H) Weight: 5.
