Beltronics Sti-R Owner's Manual - Page 5

Controls and Features Power To turn STi-R on or off, press the PWR button located on the front left side of the controller. When you turn STi-R on, it goes through a sequence of alerts. If you prefer, you may program your STi-R for a shorter power-on sequence. See the Programming section for details. Volume Press and hold the VOL/MUTE button located in the center of the controller to adjust the STi-R's alert volume level. The audio will ramp up and down, accompanied by a bar-graph on the display. Once you've reached your preferred audio level, simply release the button. To change the direction of the audio ramping (down instead of up or vice versa) simply release the VOL/MUTE button quickly press and hold it again to change its direction. Power-on indication After STi-R's start-up sequence is complete, the alphanumeric display will show Highway, AutoScan, City or City NoX to indicate which sensitivity mode is selected. If you prefer, you can select alternate power-on displays. See the Programming section for details. Voice Alerts The STi-R provides digital voice announcements (factory default) for alerts. If you prefer, you can turn off the voice announcement feature and have the STi-R provide audible tones without the voice announcement. See programming section for details. AutoMute Your STi-R has our patented AutoMute feature. After STi-R alerts you to a radar encounter at the volume you have selected, the AutoMute feature will automatically reduce the volume to a lower level. This keeps you informed without the annoyance of a continuous full-volume alert. If you prefer, you can turn the AutoMute feature off. See the Programming section for details. Mute The VOL/MUTE button, located in the center of the STi-R's front panel, allows you to silence the audio alert during a radar encounter. To mute the audio for a single specific signal, briefly press the VOL/MUTE button. After that radar encounter has passed, the mute will automatically reset and the audio will alert you to the next encounter. 6 Sensitivity Button (SENS) The "SENS" button selects the STi-R's sensitivity mode. We recommend AutoScan mode for most driving. Highway Mode (Highway) In this setting, the STi-R will detect all signals at maximum range. AutoScan Mode (AutoScan) In this setting the STi-R's internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently filters out unwanted X and K-band false alarms from automatic door openers and motion sensors. Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands. City (City STD) In this setting, X and K-band sensitivity is further reduced to eliminate unwanted false alarms in congested urban areas. City NoX (City NoX) In this setting, K-band sensitivity is the same as City STD, however, X-band is completely turned off. WARNING: Do not use the STi-R City NoX mode unless you are absolutely certain that there are no traffic radar guns using X-band in your area. Brightness The STi-R's brightness is controlled by a sensor located behind the display lens. This sensor will automatically adjust the display based on the ambient light in your vehicle. If you prefer, you can select a fixed brightness level, including Full Dark Mode. See the programming section for details. Sensor location 7