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Congratulations • Exclusive Threat Display tracks and displays multiple radar signals, including signal strength. • Tech Display provides actual numeric radar frequency for any radar signal • New Programmable Bands (on/off), including International and North American settings.
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 Beltronics V10 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 V10, just follow these simple steps: 1 QuickMount Slot Insert the V10’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 V10 on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount.
Installation Power Connection Mounting Location WARNING: Beltronics cannot anticipate the many ways the V10 can be mounted. It is important that you mount V10 where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident. To power V10, plug the small end of the SmartCord, (telephone-type connector) into the modular jack on V10’s right side, and plug the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter socket or accessory socket. V10 operates on 12 volts DC negative ground only.
Controls and Features Power On/Off If you prefer, you can turn the AutoMute feature off. See the Programming section for details. To turn your V10 on or off, press the PWR button located on the top.When you turn your V10 on, it goes through a sequence of alerts. If you prefer, you may program your V10 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 Signal Strength Meter Power Connector V10’s alphanumeric display consists of 280 individual LEDs, to provide an intuitive ultra-bright display of signal strength and text messages. V10’s standard bar-graph signal strength meter only displays information on a single radar signal. If there are multiple signals present,V10’s internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar-graph meter.
Programming Overview of Programming An example Here is how you would turn your V10’s AutoMute feature off. There are 7 user-selectable options so you can customize your V10 to 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 1416 explain each option in more detail.
Details of Programming Pilot (Power-on indication) Voice Pilot HWY (Full description) In this setting,V10 will display “Highway,” “City,” or “AutoScan” as its power-on indication. (factory default) Voice Off (Voice alerts off) In this setting, only the audio tones will be heard during an alert or SWS message. Pilot H (Letter) In this setting,V10 will display “H” for Highway,“C” for City, and “A” for AutoScan.
Details of Programming Technical Details Features and Specifications Bands BandsALL In this setting, all North American radar and laser frequencies are monitored.This is the factory setting and it is recommended that you use your V10 in this mode. Programmable Features • Power-On Indication • Voice Alerts • Power-On Sequence • Signal Strength Meter • AutoMute • City Mode Sensitivity • Radar / Laser Bands 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 V10 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 V10 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 radar, your V10 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 Problem Solution V10 beeps briefly at the same location every day, but no radar source is in sight. • An X or K-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route.With time, you will learn predictable patterns of these signals. Your 14-year old son has changed all 7 of the Programming options. • You can return all of the programming options to the factory defaults by holding down the CITY and BRT buttons while you turn V10 on.
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