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Owner’s Manual D I G I T A L R A D A R L A S E R S A F E T Y D E T E C T O R 945
Congratulations BEL V945 is an advanced radar/laser/safety detector from BELTRONICS - the technology leader. V945 includes X, K and Super Wideband Ka radar detection, front and rear laser detection and alerts to the Safety Warning System. In addition, V945 includes: • 9 Digital Voice Messages (X, K, Ka, Laser and 5 SWSTM Category Messages) • Customization of features depending upon your area of travel. • AutoScanTM mode intelligently reduces unwanted false alarms, plus Highway and two City settings.
Detachable Quick Reference Card H Remove card along perforations H H Remove card along perforations H VECTOR 945 Quick Reference Card Out-of-the-box, V945 will operate as follows. However, these features can be customized to your driving preference (see reverse side for programming instructions). Operating VECTOR 945 using factory settings: Operating Mode: Normal – V945 will engage a lengthy power up test sequence when turned on and identify all alerts with Text Message and Digital Voice.
Detachable Quick Reference Card H Remove card along perforations H VECTOR 945 Quick Reference Card *When ON, unit will sound an alert only two or three times before engaging a clicking tone to quietly monitor the signal. When OFF, unit will sound continuous X/K/Ka alerts. Radar/Laser/SWSTM Digital Voice *When ON, unit will sound Digital Voice alerts; when OFF, unit will sound unique audio tones only. SWS™ *When ON, unit will alert to SWS™ signals. providing SWS™ transmitting devices are in use.
Table of Contents Quick Overview 4-5 Programming Installation 6-7 • Which Selectable Features Can I Program? 12 • How to Program 12 • Power Connection 6 • Mounting Location 6 • Windshield /Visor Mounting 7 • Selectable Features Controls and Features Technical Details 8-11 12-16 13-14 15-21 • Specifications 15-16 8 • Interpreting Alerts 16-17 • Tutorial Mode 9 • How Radar Works 18 • Set and Forget Memory 9 • How Laser Works 19 • Reset to Factory Settings 9 • How Safety Ra
Quick Overview To begin using your WINDSHIELD/VISOR MOUNT VECTOR 945, Remove cover on top of the detector to i just follow these simple steps 1 2 POWER JACK Plug the angled end of the power cord into the side jack of the detector. Plug the opposite end into the cigarette barrel; plug this portion into your vehicles lighter socket. Plug the Cord into this connector. Page 6 PWR BUTTON Press the PWR button to turn V945 on or off. Press and hold to select operating mode.
Quick Overview RADAR ANTENNA AND LASER LENS The rear lens of your V945 should have REAR LASER PORT a clear view of the road ahead. For best performance, do not mount the V945 directly behind windshield wipers or tinted areas. Page 6 Receives laser signals from behind the vehicle. WINDSHIELD/VISOR MOUNT Remove cover on top of the detector to insert windshield or visor mount into this slot. Page 7 AUTO MUTE/VOLUME CONTROL Press and hold to adjust the volume level.
Installation POWER CONNECTION To power V945, plug the elbow shaped MOUNTING LOCATION WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot anticipate the many ways V945 can be mounted. It is important that you mount V945 where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident. jack into the receptacle on the side of the detector; the opposite end of the cord connects to the cigarette barrel. Plug the cigarette barrel into your vehicle’s cigarette plug.
Installation WINDSHIELD MOUNTING VISOR MOUNTING 1 Remove the mounting bracket cover on top of the unit by pressing on the raised dots and pushing outward. Store the cover in a safe place. 1 Remove the mounting bracket cover by pressing on the raised dots and pushing outward. Store the cover in a safe place. 2 Clean the selected windshield area, position the suction-cup mount on the windshield, and press firmly on each suction cup to secure it in place.
Controls and Features Factory pre-set state each time unit is turned on. Unit is ready for operation and will display Radar, Laser and SWS™ messages when signals are detected. POWER-UP TEST SEQUENCE/ START-UP MODE Press the PWR button to turn the unit ON.
Controls and Features unplugged from the cigarette lighter socket, all feature settings you have selected are retained in the unit’s memory. Set and Forget Memory eliminates the need to reset your preferred feature settings each time your unit is turned off and then back on. TUTORIAL MODE The Tutorial Mode allows you to become more familiar with all audible and visual alerts.
Controls and Features You’ll notice an “As ” (AutoScanTM), “H” (Highway mode), “Cx ” (City mode) or “CA” (City ALL) remains dim to confirm your unit is receiving power. To return to a full bright setting, press the DARK button a third time; two “beeps” confirm this selection. Use of the DARK button does not affect audio alerts. Volume Control Press and hold the AUDIO button to engage the volume control; the volume will cycle high to low.
Controls and Features City All Mode (X, K, Super Wideband Ka) This mode is ideal for use in areas where a high level of microwave transmissions can cause falsing on all three Radar bands. In City All mode, your unit will provide an initial short alert coupled with visual confirmation of the band detected and signal strength in the display. No further audible alert is provided until the signal strength reaches a preset level. When no audio alert is provided, the visual alert keeps you quietly informed.
Programming WHICH SELECTABLE FEATURES CAN I PROGRAM? How to program 1 With the unit OFF, press and hold the PWR and CITY buttons simultaneously. The word “FEATURES” will appear in the display, followed by the status of the first Selectable Feature. The following features may be changed depending upon your driving environment and preference. 1. AutoMute ON or OFF 2. Radar/Laser/ SWS™ Digital Voice or Tone 3. Safety Warning System® ON/OFF 4. Audio/Visual Scroll Rate FAST or SLOW 5.
Programming Feature 2 – Radar/Laser/SWS™ Digital Voice Prompts Feature 1 – AutoMute On or Off With “Am u t e o n ”, your unit will provide several X, K or Super Wideband Ka audio alerts followed by the Digital Voice announcement of the signal detected. After the Digital Voice announcement, a “clicking” tone keeps you quietly informed for as long as the signal is present. This clicking becomes more rapid as the strength of the Radar signal increases.
Programming Feature 5 – Inverted Display Feature When selected, your unit can be mounted to the visor using the hook & loop fastener upside down and the display will remain right reading. “Upside down” mounting may allow for easier access to the unit’s functions. Note: Inverted display is ON when the check mark symbol is FLASHING; inverted display is OFF when the underscore line is flashing.
Technical Details FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Patented Technology Operating Bands • X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz • K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz • Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz • Laser 904nm V945 is covered by one or more of the following US patents.
Technical Details INTERPRETING ALERTS Although the V945 is 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 V945 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 ALERT EXPLANATION V945 receives weak signals. These signals A moving patrol car with continuous radar is overtaking you from behind. Because these signals are reflected (reflections are increased by large objects), they may or may not eventually melt into a solid point even when the patrol car is directly behind you. may be a little stronger as you pass large, roadside objects. The signals increase in frequency.
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 V945 will occasionally receive non-police radar signals.
Technical Details HOW LASER (LIDAR) WORKS There are limitations to LIDAR equipment. LIDAR is much more sensitive to weather conditions than RADAR, and a LIDAR gun’s range will be decreased by anything affecting visibility such as rain, fog, or smoke. A LIDAR gun cannot operate through glass and it must be stationary in order to get an accurate reading.
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.
Technical Details List of Safety Warning System® SWSTM Alerts CATEGORY 1 Highway Construction of Maintenance “Highway Work” CATEGORY 2 Highway Hazard Zone Advisory “HazardZone ” CATEGORY 3 Weather Related Hazards “Weather ” CATEGORY 4 Travel Information/Convenience “TravelInfo ” CATEGORY 5 Fast/Slow Moving Vehicles “Moving ” Note: “MessageUnknown ” confirms incomplete or unknown messages.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION V945 beeps briefly at the same • 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. location every day, but no radar source is in sight. V945 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser. V945 did not alert when a police car was in view. V945 did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle. V945’s display is not working.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION V945 bounces or sags on • V945 is not making contact with the windshield to provide stability. While holding down V945’s QuickMount button, slide V945 toward the windshield so that the back top edge makes firm contact. windshield. reoccurs while you are driving. • A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause V945 to be briefly disconnected. Your 14-year old son has changed all 7 of the Programming options.
Explanation of Displays As Sensitivity control is in AutoScan, display is in Dark mode (page 9) H Sensitivity control is in Highway mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9) Cx Sensitivity control is in City X mode, display is in Dark mode (page 9) HwyWork One of five Safety Warning SystemTM Category Messages (pages 21) Caution V945 has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but the signal isn’t yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message (page 20) Ka NNNNN V945 has detected a full strength Ka
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Service OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIRS SERVICE PROCEDURE If your V945 ever needs service, please For out of warranty repairs, include prepayment in the amount you were quoted by the Beltronics Customer Service Representative. If the detector has been damaged, abused or modified, the repair cost will be calculated on a parts and labor basis. If it exceeds the basic repair charge, you will be contacted with a quotation.
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Warranty and Accessories from state to state. This Warranty does not apply if the serial number on the housing of the V945 has been removed, or if your V945 has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, or modification.
