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Beltronics Vector 985 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
Canada 273004-09 ,Fundamental Mixer Technology, FMT and Shadow Technology are registered trademarks of BELTRONICS USA, Inc. VECTOR 985, Total Tracking Laser, TTL, AccuSweep and AutoScan are trademarks of BELTRONICS USA, Inc. Safety Warning System is a registered trademark of Safety Warning System
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VECTOR 985 THE NEXT GENERATION IN DIGITAL PERFORMANCE k Operating Instructions 16 Driver Selectable Features 64 Digital Voice & Text Messages Model V985 MOTOROLA digital dna TM
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as an effective reminder to check your speed. Laws vary throughout the USA governing the use of a Radar detector. It is your responsibility to follow these laws. SOFTWARE UPGRADABLE VECTOR 985 contains Flash Technology which provides the highest capability to be reprogrammed as the threat of new
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VECTOR 985 provides more user Selectable Features than any oInthcelruddeteescto1r6onDthreivmearrkSete. or OFF 6. Radar/Laser Digital mode:"Au t o S c a n ™", AutoMuteVOoinc/eOPfrfompts ON or OFF "Hi g h w a y ", "Ci t y X" "Ci t y ALL", Text messages Radar/7L.asSearfDetiygiWtaal
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(Radar 21 kLaser Alerts 21 kSafety Warning System® (SWS™) Alerts 22 Performance Verification 24 kConditions That Affect Radar Alerts 24 kConditions That Affect Laser Alerts 24 Troubleshooting 25 Limited Warranty 26 Service 27 kWarranty Service 27 kPost Warranty Service 28 Accessories 29
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Display: communicates all mode selections (i.e. DIM, DARK, CITY, HIGHWAY and AUTOMUTE) and confirms Radar band and signal strength, presence of Laser and SWS™ messages received. 3. DRK (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button: provides bright, dark and fully adjustable dim settings of the Text Display for discreet
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Audio Alert Speaker: all audible alerts and Digital Voice Messages are emitted from this location. 9. Power Jack: using the straight or coiled cord, VECTOR 985 operates in any vehicle with a 13.8 volt DC negative ground system (10.5 volt to 15.5 volt range). Getting Started k Power-Up Test Sequence
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or "Cit y ALL". Q-Start is recommended when you are comfortable with the detector and do not require a rundown of sample messages. Unit is ready for operation and will display Radar, Laser and SWS™ messages when signals are detected. kTECH MODE (Displays Frequency Received) Presents audio and text
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Whichever Operating mode you select, VECTOR 985 will be in standby mode and ready to detect traffic Radar, Laser and SWS™ signals. The display will show "Au t o Sc a the AUD button a second time will allow you to listen to the SWS™ message while viewing it in the display. (to move forward in the
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button until the display shows "RESET".Two "beeps" will sound and your unit will cycle through the NORMAL Start-Up Mode. kDRK (Bright/Dim/Dark) Button The DRK button allows selection of a bright, fully adjustable dim or dark mode. VECTOR 985 is factory preset to full bright display. To engage dim
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present. The unit will remain in manual mute mode for approximately 12 seconds from the last received alert. Note-because Laser alerts are not lengthy or sustained, VECTOR 985 is factory shipped with AutoScan™ engaged. Autoscan™ is designed to automatically adjust sensitivity to X and K Band Radar
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audio alert. k 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, VECTOR 985 will provide an initial short alert coupled with visual confirmation of the band detected
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™ (Ka Narrow detection) 5. AutoMute ON or OFF 6. Radar/Laser Digital Voice Prompts ON/OFF 7. Safety Warning System® ON/OFF depending upon your driving environment and selectivity requirements. This mode is especially useful where falsing may occur and disabling the offending band may be an option
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radar frequencies in use u t e o n ", VECTOR 985 will provide several X, K or Radar signal increases. "Am u t e o n " enables you to conveniently monitor extended encounters without having to manually mute or adjust the volume setting. With "Am u t e o f f ", your unit will provide a continuous series
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" is selected, unit will provide a fast cycling of audio/visual messages. Factory setting is "SCRs l o w ". kFeature 10- Inverted Display Feature When selected, VECTOR 985 can be mounted upside down to your vehicle's headliner using the hook and loop fastener; the display will remain normal reading
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regular tinted glass does not affect Radar reception. Radar signals are also reflected by "heated windshields" known as Instaclear® and ElectriClear® available as an option on some vehicles. This type of windshield makes any dash, visor or windshield mounted detector ineffective. (If in doubt, check
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dots and pushing outward. 2. Insert the "grooved" cover plate supplied until it locks into place. 3. Clean the desired area of the windshield, and adhere the windshield/visor bracket by pressing on the suction cups. 4. Slide the detector onto the mounting bracket until it "locks" into place. 15
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unsure whether your vehicle is equipped with this type of windshield. k Visor Mounting 1. Remove the two suction cups and follow steps 1, 2, 4 and 5. 2. Clip the detector to the edge of the sun visor nearest the windshield. k Fuse Replacement If the fuse has blown, remove the tip from the lighter
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using a third frequency, Ka. In response to this, BELTRONICS introduced the first Radar detectors capable of detecting X, K and Ka Band signals. In late 1990, FCC approval was given to Wideband Ka: 34.2 GHz to 35.2 GHz. Once again, BEL responded with Wideband Ka detection. Today, VECTOR 985
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in areas such as construction zones, accident sites and detours. These SWS™ transmitters operate within the 24 GHz portion of the K band uniquely coded signals that are detected by your unit.I Interpretation of Alerts k Radar Alerts The alerts provided by your unit are affected both by the type of
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in the Text Display. The number of bar graph segments displayed depends upon the strength of the signal received. As the strength of the Radar signal increases, the audio alert becomes more rapid and the bar graph will display the maximum number of five segments indicating maximum signal strength
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a weak initial alert followed very quickly by a full alert is typical. This alert pattern requires prompt attention. 4. Moving Radar behind you, traveling in the same direction Police Radar signals transmitted from behind your vehicle can be received when reflected by objects in front of you such as
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(Radar) Ideally, a Radar detector should only alert in the presence of police Radar. However, because other devices share X band with police Radar, of Laser pulses, the greater the likelihood of receiving a steady stream of Laser pulses. The reason for this is the aiming stability of the Laser gun
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in use, your detector will provide a unique, 2 second SWS™ tone coupled with a Safety Warning System® category word (i.e. "Ha z d Zo n e " indicating Highway Hazard Zone Advisory) to quickly orient you to the type of situation ahead. This introductory message is followed by a specific Text Message
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SWS™ Category Words "H w y Wo r k " confirms Highway Construction/Maintenance (messages 1-11) "Ha z d Zo n e " confirms Highway Hazard Zone Advisory (messages 13-31) "We a t h e r " confirms Weather Related Hazards (messages 33-41) "Tr a v I n f o " confirms Travel Information/Convenience (messages
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the intensity or duration of an alert: 1. The police are using instant-on/pulsed Radar, in which case no signal is transmitted until visual contact has ranges. k Conditions that Affect Laser Alerts If you feel your unit is not properly alerting to the presence of Laser signals, keep in mind that
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and rotate Fuse in power cord is defective Lighter socket not clean and negatively grounded Fuse or electrical wiring for lighter socket defective Antenna/lens opening partially blocked Radar signals unable to pass through windshield High concentration of non-police X band Replace with 1 amp 250
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of a defect, malfunction or other failure to conform to this warranty, BELTRONICS will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the unit at no charge. You are responsible for all shipping costs in connection with warranty service pursuant to this warranty. 4. This warranty commences on the date of
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unit in order to receive service under warranty. Service kWarranty Service If you feel your detector is not functioning properly please review this manual, particularly the section on Performance Verification. If you still feel service is required, please follow the instructions below. 1. To obtain
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problem. (No P. O. Box please.) (b) A telephone number where you can be reached during regular business hours. (c) A copy of your dated sales receipt. k Post-Warranty Service steps 1 through 3 (b) under Warranty Service. 2. Enclose with your unit $85 US or $115 Canadian to cover inspection
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1-800-341-2288 USA 1-800-268-3994 CANADA DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER •Suction Cup Kit (2) DA-6 •Straight Power Cord (12') DA-16 •Coiled Power Cord (8') DA-17 •Power Cord Fuses (2) DA-19 •Hook & Loop Fastener DA-20 •Visor/Windshield Bracket DA-100 COST USA $ 2.95 $ 9.95 $11.95 $ 3.95 $ 2.95 $12
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