Owner’s Manual Beltronics 5445 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800-341-2288 Canada 800-268-3994 www.beltronics.com ©2004 Beltronics Designed and Manufactured In Canada Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
Congratulations • New Tech Display provides actual numeric radar frequency for any radar signal • New Programmable Bands (on/off), including Ku-band for European travel.
Quick Reference Card Table of Contents Remove card along perforations BEL V995 Quick Reference Card Press the RVW button to go from one category to the next VOICE SIGNAL STRENGTH METER AUTOMUTE CITY MODE SENSITIVITY BANDS HWY H V ON OFF STD FST STD TEC ON OFF STD LoX NoX ALL MOD * Full word: Highway or AutoScan or City Letter: H or A or C Vehicle voltage * Voice alerts on Voice alerts off * Standard power-on sequence Fast power-on sequence * Standard signal strength meter Tech Display * AutoMu
Quick Reference Guide To begin using your V995, just follow these simple steps 1 QuickMount Slot Insert V995’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 V995 on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount.
Installation Power Connection Mounting Location Windshield QuickMount To power V995, plug the small end of the power cord, (telephone-type connector) into the modular jack on V995’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 V995 can be mounted. It is important that you mount V995 where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident.
Controls and Features Power Voice Alerts Highway / AutoScan / City Button Brightness To turn V995 on or off, press the PWR button located on the top. When you turn V995 on, it goes through a sequence of alerts. If you prefer, you may program your V995 for a shorter power-on sequence. See the Programming section for details. The V995 provides digital voice announcements of radar and laser bands detected. If Safety Radar (SWS) is turned on, a safety radar message will also be announced.
Controls and Features Audible Alerts For Radar signals: V995 uses a Geiger-counter-like sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal being encountered. When you encounter radar, a distinct audible alert will sound and occur faster as the signal gets stronger. This allows you to judge the distance from the signal source without taking your eyes from the road. Each band has a distinct tone for easy identification.
Programming Overview of Programming There are 7 user-selectable options so you can customize your V995 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 PGM, 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 V995’s AutoMute feature off.
Details of Programming Pilot (Power-on indication) Voice Signal Strength Meter City Mode Sensitivity 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 announcements on) In this setting, all radar, laser, and SWS messages (if programmed) will be announced using a digital voice.
Details of Programming Technical Details Bands Faceplate 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 V995 in this mode. Removing the top faceplate 1 Using a sharp knife, or similar item, lift one of the corners of the faceplate and pull it off. 2 Remove any visible adhesive. Installing the optional faceplate 1 Remove the backing from the button area (lower half) first.
Technical Details Interpreting Alerts Alert Explanation V995 alerts slowly for a while and then abruptly jumps to a strong alert. You are approaching a radar unit concealed by a hill or an obstructed curve. V995 alerts intermittently. Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly. A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a radar source aimed forward. Because signals are sometimes reflected off of large objects and sometimes not, the alerts may seem inconsistent.
Technical Details How Radar Works Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X-Band radar, your V995 will occasionally receive non-police radar signals. Since these X-Band transmitters are usually contained inside of a building, or aimed toward the ground, they will generally produce much weaker readings than will a true radar encounter.
Technical Details How Safety Radar Works Since Safety radar technology is relatively new, and the number of transmitters in operation is not yet widespread, you will not receive Safety signals on a daily basis. Do not be surprised if you encounter emergency vehicles, road hazards and railroad crossings that are unequipped with these transmitters. As Safety transmitters become more prevalent (the number of operating transmitters is growing every day), these Safety radar signals will become more common.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Problem Solution V995 beeps briefly at the same location every day, but no radar source is in sight. • An X-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route. With time, you will learn predictable patterns of these signals. V995 will not turn on. • Check that the power is ON. • Check that vehicle ignition is ON. • Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional. • Try V995 in another vehicle. V995 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser.
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Warranty and Accessories Remove card along perforations ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE BELTRONICS INC 5442 WEST CHESTER RD WEST CHESTER OH 45069-9789 28 BELTRONICS One Year Limited Warranty Accessories BELTRONICS warrants your V995 against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, subject to the following terms and conditions: The sole responsibility of BELTRONICS under this Warranty is limited to either repair or, at the option of BELTRON