Beltronics Vector 940 Owner's Manual - Page 2

Congratulations The Bel V940 is the most advanced radar, laser and safety detector ever designed by Beltronics. The Bel V940 includes full X, K, SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System radar capability, front and rear laser detection, varactor-tuned (VTO) microwave receiver, digital signal processing (DSP) for superior range and reduced false alarms, our patented Mute and AutoMute, audible and visual band alerts, and all the performance you'd expect from Beltronics. In addition, the Bel V940 introduces the following revolutionary features: • Varactor-tuned receiver provides long-range protection against all radar threats • New easy-to-use Programming lets you customize up to 6 features • Ultra-bright text-display provides easy to read information from any angle • Detects and decodes Safety Warning System messages 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 V940's outstanding performance and innovative features. Please drive safely. FCC Note: Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's FCC granted authority to operate the equipment. 1 Quick Reference Card  Remove card along perforations   Remove card along perforations  BELTRONICS V940 Quick Reference Card There are 6 user-selectable options so you can customize your V940 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 graphics. How to use Programming 1 To enter Program Mode, press and hold both CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds. The unit will beep twice, and will display the word Program. 2 Then press the RVW button to review the current settings.You can either tap the button to change from item to item, or hold the button to scroll through the items. 3 Press the CHG button to change any setting. You can either tap the button to change from setting to setting, or hold the button to scroll through all the options. 4 To leave Program Mode, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button. The unit will display Complete, beep, and return to normal operation. Factory Default Settings To reset your V940 to its original factory settings, press and hold the "CITY" and "BRT" buttons while turning the power on.The V940's display will provide a Reset message, accompanied by an audible alert, acknowledging the reset. An example Here is how you would turn the V940's AutoMute feature off. 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds.The V940 will beep twice and display Program. 2 Then hold the RVW button down. V940 will scroll through the categories, starting with Display (Pilot), then Voice (Voice), then Power-On sequence (PwrOn), and then AutoMute (aMute). 3 Release the RVW button when the V940 shows the AutoMute item. Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on, the V940 will display aMute ON. If you accidentally don't release the Review button in time, and the V940 goes to the next category, hold the RVW button down again, and after the V940 scrolls through all categories, it will begin again at the top of the list. 4 Press the CHG button to change from aMute ON to aMute OFF. 5 To complete the Programming, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button. The V940 will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to normal operation. Programming Details 