Beltronics Vector 945 Owner's Manual - Page 19

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. The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding the V945's warning system for radar, laser and safety alerts. ALERT EXPLANATION The V945 begins to sound slowly, then the rate of alert increases until the alert becomes a solid tone. The Signal Meter ramps accordingly. V945 emits short alerts for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again. V945 suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received. All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit. A brief laser alert. You are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in your direction. An instant-on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your view. An instant-on radar source or laser source is being used nearby. This kind of alert requires immediate attention! Laser is being used in the area. Because laser is inherently difficult to detect, any laser alert may indicate a source very close by. 16