Beltronics Vector 945 Owner's Manual
Beltronics Vector 945 Manual
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BELTRONICS 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800-341-2288 Canada 800-268-3994 www.beltronics.com ©2004 Beltronics Designed and Manufactured In Canada Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice. Model V945 -
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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 -
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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 ... -
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... Quick Reference Card Remove card along perforations VECTOR 945 Quick Reference Card Out-of-... instructions). Remove card along perforations Operating VECTOR 945 using factory settings: Operating Mode: ... a continuous, full audio and visual alert. Radar/Laser/SWSTM Digital Voice: ON - V945 will ... -
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Detachable Quick Reference Card Remove card along perforations VECTOR 945 Quick Reference Card Operating Mode/Press and hold PWR ... 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 ... -
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... 9 9 10 10-11 Technical Details • Specifications • Interpreting Alerts • How Radar Works • How Laser Works • How Safety Radar Works 15-21 15-16 16-17 18 19 20-21 Service • Troubleshooting • Service • Registration • Warranty and Accessories 22-29 22-24 26 27... -
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Quick Overview To begin using your WINDSHIELD/VISOR MOUNT Remove cover on top of the detector to i VECTOR 945, just follow these simple steps 1 Plug the angled end of the power cord into the side jack of the detector. Plug the opposite end into the... -
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Quick Overview RADAR ANTENNA AND LASER LENS The rear lens of your V945 should have a clear view of the road ahead. For best... City All as its power-on indication. During an alert, the display will indicate radar band, and a precise bar graph of signal strength. Page 24 Note: In the... -
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... that you mount V945 where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident. Where to mount VECTOR 945 For optimum detection performance, we recommend the ..., other solid objects, and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens. V945 ... -
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... cover on top of the unit by pressing on the raised dots and pushing outward. Store the cover in a safe place....cup mount until the base plate is level. 4 Slide detector onto base plate unit, it snaps into ... place. 2 Slide the visor clip onto the top of the detector until is snaps into place. Clip the ... -
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... turned on. Unit is ready for operation and will display Radar, Laser and SWS™ messages when signals are...complete, unit is ready for operation and will display Radar, Laser and SWS™ messages when signals .... Unit is ready for operation and will display Radar, Laser and SWS™ messages when signals ... -
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... by the audio and corresponding Text Message for "LASER", "Ka AUDIO", "K AUDIO", "X AUDIO", sample Radar alert and "SAFETY WARNING SYSTEM SAMPLE...to full bright display. To engage dim mode, press and hold the DARK button. The display will cycle through various ... -
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... automatically reject virtually all false signals which are shared with traffic Radar on X and K Bands such as door openers and security systems.... AUDIO (Auto-Mute/Volume Control) Button Manual Muting of Audio Alerts (Radar and SWSTM ) Whether Auto-Mute is selected on or off in Selectable Features,... -
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...X mode when traveling in moderate city conditions of travel, and some level of X band filtration is required. Once...preset level and trigger a full audio alert. City All Mode (X, K, Super Wideband Ka) This...microwave transmissions can cause falsing on all three Radar bands. In City All mode, your unit ... -
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...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 ... SLOW 5. Inverted Display Option ON/OFF *Display references Radar and Laser only, but does include SWS™ voice as ... -
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...f f ”. Note: because of its urgency, Laser alerts are not affected by this mode. Feature 2 – Radar/Laser/SWS™ Digital Voice Prompts With “Vo i c e... when X/K/Ka and Laser signals are detected. With “Vo i c e o f f”, unit will sound unique audio tones only. Factory ... -
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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... -
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...X-band 10.525 GHz ± 25 MHz • K-band 24.150 GHz ± 100 MHz • Ka-band 34.700 GHz ± 1300 MHz • Laser 904nm Radar Receiver/Detector Type • Superheterodyne, GaAs FET VCO • Scanning Frequency Discriminator • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Laser Detection ... -
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...alerts you receive. The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding the V945's warning system for radar, laser and safety alerts. ALERT The V945 begins to ... are lit. A brief laser alert. An instant-on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your... -
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.... EXPLANATION A moving patrol car with continuous radar is overtaking you from behind. Because these ... from the other direction, sampling traffic with instant-on radar. Such alerts should be taken seriously. You... or lasting as a real radar encounter. V945 alerts slowly for awhile and then abruptly ... -
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... such as cars, trucks, even guardrails and overpasses. Radar works by directing its microwave beam down... beam bounces off your car, and the radar antenna looks for the reflections.... by both the size of the vehicle and its proximity to the antenna, it is difficult for the radar operator to determine ... -
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...speed of light. LIDAR (or laser) is a newer technology and is not as widespread as conventional radar, therefore,...laser on a daily basis. And unlike radar detection, laser detection is not prone to false ...much more sensitive to weather conditions than RADAR, and a LIDAR gun's range will be decreased... -
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...V945 will display the safety message categories associated with the signal. Since Safety radar technology is relatively new, and the number of transmitters in operation is not ... operating transmitters is growing every day), these Safety radar signals will become more common. 20 -
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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 ... -
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... in sight. V945 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser. SOLUTION • An X-band motion sensor or ... windshield wipers do not block V945's radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas.... in use. • Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on. • Safety transmitters may ... -
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM V945 bounces or sags on windshield. SOLUTION • V945 is not making contact with the windshield to provide stability..... • You can return all of the programming options to the factory defaults by pressing and holding down the CITY button. • Check that the power is ON. •... -
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Explanation of Displays As H Cx HwyWork Caution Ka K X Sensitivity control is in AutoScan, display is in Dark mode (...Messages (pages 21) V945 has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but the signal isn't yet strong enough...(page 20) V945 has detected a full strength Ka Band signal V945 has detected a ... -
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... 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 credit card. Ship complete V945 to: BELTRONICS Customer Service Department Service Order Number _____ 5442 West Chester... -
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... Remove card along perforations PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD If you purchased your detector directly from BELTRONICS, you do not need to fill this out. If you did not purchase your detector directly from BELTRONICS, please fill out this section and return to us, or register online at ... -
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Remove card along perforations ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE BELTRONICS INC 5442 WEST CHESTER RD WEST CHESTER OH 45069-9789 28 -
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...of the original purchase, subject to the following terms and conditions: The sole responsibility of BELTRONICS under this Warranty is limited to either repair or, at the option of BELTRONICS, replacement of the V945 detector. There are no expressed or implied warranties...