Beltronics Vector 895 Owner's Manual - Page 7

17813_Vector895 Manual 3/21/05 8:18 AM Page 13 Controls and Features Audible Alerts For Radar signals: Your V895 uses a Geiger-counter-like sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal being encountered. When you encounter radar, a distinct audible alert will sound and occur faster as the signal gets stronger. This allows you to judge the distance from the signal source without taking your eyes from the road. Each band has a distinct tone for easy identification. X-band = chirping K-band = buzzing Ka-band = double-chirp POP = full double-chirp For Laser and POP signals: Since laser and POP signals (if turned on) are a possible threat no matter how weak, the V895 alerts you to these bands at full strength. For Safety signals: Your V895 will alert you to these signals with a double-beep tone, and a corresponding text message. A complete listing of the text messages is on page 21. Power Connector The V895's power jack uses a telephonetype connector. This 4-conductor connector only works with the included power cord, optional direct-wire, or SmartPlug cord. For more information or to order, call us toll-free at 1-800-341-2288. Signal Strength Meter Your V895's alphanumeric display consists of 280 individual LEDs, to provide an intuitive ultra-bright display of signal strength and text messages. The V895's standard bar-graph signal strength meter only displays information on a single radar signal. If there are multiple signals present, the V895's internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar-graph meter. When your V895 detects radar, it displays the band (X, K, or Ka), and a precise bar-graph of the signal strength. When your V895 detects a laser signal, the display will show "LASER." NOTE: If you are operating the V895 in the Dark mode, the display will not light when a signal is detected, only the audio will be heard. 10 Programming There are 6 user-selectable options so you can customize your V895 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 PGM, RVW, and CHG are located on the top of the detector, and are highlighted in colored graphics. Pages 13-14 explain each option in more detail. How to use Programming 1 To enter Program Mode, press and hold both the 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). 4 To leave the Program Mode, simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button, or press the PWR button. (The unit will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to normal operation). An example Here is how you would turn your V895's AutoMute feature off. 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds. The V895 will beep twice and display Program. 2 Then hold the RVW button down. The V895 will scroll through the categories, starting with Pilot (Pilot), Voice (Voice), Power-on sequence (PwrOn), and then AutoMute (aMute). 3 Release the RVW button when the V895 shows the AutoMute item. Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on, the V895 will display aMute ON. (If you accidentally don't release the RVW button in time, and the V895 goes to the next category, hold the the RVW button down again, and after your V895 scrolls through all categories, it will begin again at the top of the list.) 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, or press the PWR button. The V895 will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to normal operation. 11