Beltronics RX45 Owner's Manual - Page 2

Congratulations Your new Beltronics RX45 is a complete custom-installed radar/laser detector. The Beltronics RX45 includes full X, K, Ku and SuperWide Ka radar capability, 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, your new Beltronics RX45 introduces a new level of Radar/Laser defense including: • Supercharged radar performance, for superior K, and Ka-band sensitivity • Advanced Preferences lets you instantly set up to 5 customized features • Exclusive AutoScan™ mode drastically reduces false alarms, plus Highway and Auto NoX sensitivity modes • Ultra-bright alphanumeric display uses 280 LEDs for crystal clear information • Exclusive ThreatDisplay™ tracks and displays up to 8 radar signals • Exclusive TechDisplay provides numeric frequency for any radar signal • Detects and decodes up to 64 Safety Warning Systems signals • High-Speed A/D converter dramatically improves radar detection range • Miniature display controller allows easy access to information and controls If you've used a radar detector before, a review of the Quick Reference Guide on pages 1 and 2, and the Preferences section on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the new features. If this is your first detector, please read this manual in detail to get the most out of your RX45's performance and features. Please drive safely. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION WARNING: Your new Beltronics RX45 requires installation. Although we've made this the simplest product to install, we do recommend that you consult a 12-volt professional if you don't have experience with automotive installations. If you would like professional installation, simply visit our web site. Attempting to install the Beltronics RX45 without expertise in automotive electronic installations can cause personal injury during the installation, or can damage your RX45 or your vehicle. FCC NOTE: Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's FCC granted authority to operate the equipment. 1  Remove card along perforations  Quick Reference Card  Remove card along perforations  Beltronics RX45 Quick Reference Card There are 5 user-selectable programming options so you can customize your RX45 for your own preferences. The buttons labeled BRT and SENS 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 below the push buttons, and are labeled in light gray graphics. How to use Preferences 1 To enter Programming, press both buttons down for 2 seconds. The RX45 will beep, and will display Program. (Brightness is at maximum brightness during this process.) 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 RX45's AutoMute feature off. 1 Enter Programming by holding both buttons down for 2 seconds. The RX45 will beep and display Program. 2 Then hold the RVW button down. The RX45 will scroll through the categories, starting with Pilot (Pilot), then Signal Strength Meter (Meter), and then AutoMute (aMute). 3 Release the REVIEW button when the RX45 shows the AutoMute item. Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on, RX45 will display aMute ON. If you accidentally don't release the Review button in time, and RX45 goes to the next category, hold the Review button down again, and after RX45 scrolls through all categories, it will begin again at the top of the list. 4 Press the CHANGE button to change from aMute ON to aMute OFF. 4 To leave Programming, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button. The unit will display Complete, beep and return to normal operation. Factory Default Settings To reset the RX45 to its original factory settings, press and hold the "BRT" and "SENS"buttons while turning the power on.The display will provide a Reset message, accompanied by an audible tone, acknowledging the reset. 5 To exit the Preferences, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button. RX45 will display Complete, accompanied by an audible tone or voice message, and return to normal operation. Preferences Details 