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Congratulations If you’ve used a radar detector before, a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 4 and 5, and the Programming information on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the new features. If this is your first detector, please read the manual in detail to get the most out of your RX65’s outstanding performance and innovative features. Please drive safely.
Quick Reference Card Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide 4-5 Programming Installation 6-7 • How to use Programming 12 • Power Connection 6 • Example of Programming 12 Remove card along perforations • Mounting Location 6 • Overview of Programming 13 BEL Pro RX65 Quick Reference Card • Windshield Mount 7 • Details of Programming Press the RVW button to go from one category to the next PILOT (Power-on indication) VOICE SIGNAL STRENGTH METER AUTOMUTE CITY MODE SENSITIVITY BANDS
Quick Reference Guide To begin using your RX65, just follow these simple steps 1 QuickMount Slot Insert RX65’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 RX65 on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount.
Installation Power Connection Mounting Location To power RX65, plug the small end of the SmartPlug, (telephone-type connector) into the modular jack on RX65’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 RX65 can be mounted. It is important that you mount RX65 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 RX65 on, press the PWR button on the left side of the top case.When you turn the RX65 on, it goes through a sequence of alerts. If you prefer, you may program your RX65 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 RX65’s power jack uses a telephone-type connector.This new 6-pin connector only works with the included coiled SmartPlug, or the optional Direct-wire SmartPlug. The coiled SmartPlug is a special power cord that has a power-on indicator (which only lights up when the RX65 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 RX65 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 RX65’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, RX65 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 RX65 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 RX65 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 RX65 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 RX65 will occasionally receive non-police radar signals.
Technical Details TSR Traffic Signal 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 RX65 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser. • Make sure that windshield wipers do not block RX65’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. • RX65 may be in City Mode. RX65 beeps briefly at the same location every day, but no radar source is in sight.
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