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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 V965’s outstanding performance and innovative features. Please drive safely.
Quick Reference Card H Remove card along perforations Table of Contents H BELTRONICS V965 Quick Reference Card Press the RVW button to go from one category to the next PILOT VOICE AUTOMUTE CITY MODE SENSITIVITY BANDS * Full word: Highway or AutoScan or City Voice ON Voice OFF * Voice alerts on PwrOn STD PwrOn FST * Standard power-on sequence aMute ON aMute OFF * AutoMute on City STD City LoX City NoX Bands DFT Bands MOD Letter: H or A or C Voice alerts off Fast power-on sequence AutoMut
Quick Reference Guide To begin using your V965, just follow these simple steps 1 QuickMount Slot Insert V965’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 V965 on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount.
Installation Power Connection Mounting Location Windshield QuickMount To power V965, plug the small end of the power cord, (telephone-type connector) into the modular jack on V965’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 V965 can be mounted. It is important that you mount V965 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 V965 on or off, press the PWR button located on the top. When you turn V965 on, it goes through a sequence of alerts. If you prefer, you may program your V965 for a shorter power-on sequence. See the Programming section for details. The V965 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: V965 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 6 user-selectable options so you can customize your V965 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 V965’s AutoMute feature off.
Details of Programming Pilot (Power-on indication) Voice AutoMute 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. Pilot HWY (Full description) In this setting, V965 will display “Highway,” “City,” or “AutoScan” as its power-on indication.
Details of Programming Technical Details Bands Features and Specifications BandsDFT 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 V965 in this mode. Sensitivity Control • Highway, AutoScan and City 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 V965 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 V965 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 Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as radar, your V965 will occasionally receive non-police radar signals. Since these 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 V965 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 6 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 V965 on.
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