Beltronics Vector 995 Owner's Manual - Page 2

31160_Vec995_OMrev 8/10/10 1:46 PM Page 3 Congratulations The Bel V995 is the most advanced radar, laser and safety detector ever designed by Beltronics. The Bel V995 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 V995 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 7 features • New AutoScan mode intelligently reduces unwanted false alarms, plus Highway and City settings • Ultra-bright text-display provides easy to read information from any angle • New Tech Display provides actual numeric radar frequency for any radar signal • New Programmable Bands (on/off), including Ku-band for European travel. • 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 V995'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 V995 Quick Reference Card There are 7 user-selectable options so you can customize your V995 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 PROGRAM, 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). An example Here is how you would turn V995's AutoMute feature off. 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds. V995 will beep twice and display Program. 2 Then hold the RVW button down. V995 will scroll through the categories, starting with Display (Pilot), then Voice (Voice), then Power-On sequence (PwrOn), then Signal Strength Meter (Meter), and then AutoMute (aMute). 3 Release the RVW button when V995 shows the AutoMute item. Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on, V995 will display aMute ON. (If you accidentally don't release the Review button in time, and V995 goes to the next category, hold the RVW button down again, and after V995 scrolls through all categories, it will begin again at the top of the list.) 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 V995 to its original factory settings, press and hold the "CITY" and "BRT" buttons while turning the power on. V995's display will provide a "Reset" message, accompanied by an audible alert, acknowledging the reset. 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 V995 will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to normal operation. Programming Details ̈