BEL XR70
NELTRONICS HEAD OFFICE
P.O Box 1469
Subiaco WA 6008
Tel: +61 8 9383 7833 Fax: +61 8 9383 7933
NELTRONICS NEW ZEALAND
Private Bag MBE P152, Auckland, New Zealand
Tel: +64 9 625 1645 Fax: +64 9 625 1629
2007 NELTRONICS
Designed and Manufactured in Canada
Feature, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
Model: XR70
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The Bel XR70 is one of the most advanced
Radar Safety Detectors ever designed by
Beltronics.
The Bel XR70 includes:
• Full K, Superwide Ka & Ku radar
capability
• Safety Warning System
• Front & rear laster detection
• Varactor-tuned (VTO) microwave
receiver
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for
superior range and reduced false
alarms
• Patented mute and AutoMute
• Audible and visual band alerts and all
the performance you'd expect from
Beltronics.
In addition, the Bel XR70 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 this is your first Radar Safety Detector,
please read the manual in detail to get the
most out of your XR70’s outstanding performance and innovative features.
Please Stay Alert
Don’t Speed
Drive Safely
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Programming Details
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To reset XR70 to its original factory settings, press
and hold the “CITY”and “BRT” buttons while
turning the power on. XR70’s display will provide a
“Reset” message, accompanied by an audible alert,
acknowledging the reset.
BELTRONICS XR70
Quick Reference Card
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An example
Here is how you would turn XR70’s
AutoMute feature off.
1 Enter the Program Mode by holding
both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2
seconds. XR70 will beep twice and display
Program.
2 Then hold the RVW button down. XR70
will scroll through the categories, starting
with Display (Pilot), then Voice
(Voice), then Power-On sequence
(Pwr0n), then Signal Strength Meter
(Meter), and then AutoMute (aMute).
3 Release the RVW button when XR70
shows the AutoMute item. Since the factory
setting is for AutoMute to be on, XR70 will
display aMute 0N.
(If you accidentally don’t release the
Review button in time, and XR70 goes to the
next category, hold the RVW button down
again, and after XR70 scrolls through all
categories, it will begin again at the top of
the list.)
4 Press the CHG button to change from
aMute 0N to aMute 0FF.
5 To complete the Programming, simply
wait 8 seconds without pressing any button.
The XR70 will display Complete, beep 4
times, and return to normal operation.
There are 7 user-selectable options so you can
customize your XR70 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
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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”).
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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).
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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).
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To leave Program Mode, simply wait 8
seconds without pressing any button.
(The unit will display Complete, beep, and
return to normal operation).
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Modifications not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void the
user’s FCC granted authority to operate
the equipment.
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Table of Contents
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• Power Connection 6
• Mounting Location 6
• Windshield Mount 7
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• Power and Volume Control 8
• Power-on indication 8
• Voice 8
• AutoMute 8
• Mute 8
• Highway / AutoScan / City Button 9
• Brightness and Dark Mode 9
• Audible Alerts 10
• Power Connector 10
• Signal Strength Meter 11
• Tech Display 11
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• How to use Programming 12
• Example of Programming 12
• Overview of Programming 13
• Details of Programming 14-16
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• Specifications 17
• Interpreting Alerts 18-19
• How Radar Works 20
• How Laser Works 21
• How Safety Radar Works 22-23
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• Troubleshooting 24-25
• Service 26
• Registration 28
• Warranty and Accessories 29
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Quick Reference Card
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* Factory Default Settings
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Press the RVW button to go
from one category to the
next
PILOT
(Power-on indication)
VOICE
POWER-ON SEQUENCE
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER
AUTOMUTE
CITY MODE SENSITIVITY
BANDS
Pilot HWY
Pilot H
Pilot V
Voice 0N
Voice 0FF
Pwr0n STD
Pwr0n FST
Meter STD
Meter TEC
aMute 0N
aMute 0FF
City STD
City LoX
City NoX
Bands ALL
Bands M0D
K0N
or 0FF
(default is on)
Ka 0N or 0FF (default is on)
POP 0N
or 0FF
(default is off)
Ku 0N
or 0FF
(default is off)
LSR 0N or 0FF (default is on)
SWS 0N
or 0FF
(default is on)
Press the CHG button to change
your setting within a category
*Full word: Highway or AutoScan or
City Letter: H or A or C
Vehicle voltage
*Voice alerts on
Voice alerts off
*Standard power-on sequence
Fast power-on sequence
*Standard signal strength meter
Tech Display
*AutoMute on
AutoMute off
*Standard City mode sensitivity
No X band in XR70
No X band in XR70
*All bands enabled
One or more bands are disabled
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by
pressing the VOLUME/MUTE
button
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The rear panel of your XR70 should have a
clear view of the road ahead. For best
performance, do not mount XR70
directly behind windshield wipers
or tinted areas. Page 6
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XR70’s display will show Highway,
AutoScan, or City as its power-on indication. If you prefer, you can choose other
power-on indications. Page 12-14
During an alert, the display will indicate
radar band, and a precise bar graph of signal
strength. Page 11
Note: In the Dark Mode the display will
not light during an alert. Page 9
Quick Reference Guide
To begin using your XR70,
just follow these simple steps
1
Plug the small end of the power cord
into the side jack of the Safety Radar
Detector, and plug the large end of the
power cord into your car’s lighter
socket.
2
Mount your XR70 on the windshield
using the supplied windshield mount.
3
Press the PWR button, located top left,
to turn the XR70 on.
4
Press and hold the Volume/Mute button
to adjust the volume.
Please read the manual to fully understand
XR70’s operation and features.
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Insert XR70’s adjustable Windshield mount
into this slot. Page 7
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Press the button, and slide the Windshield
mount into one of its four locking positions.
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Switches between AutoScan, City and
Highway, settings. In general, we
recommend Highway. Page 9
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Press the PWR button to turn the XR70 on
or off.
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Press and hold the Volume/Mute button to
adjust the alert volume level. Page 8
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XR70’s patented AutoMute automatically
reduces the volume level of the audio alert
after a brief period. If you prefer, you can
turn AutoMute off. Page 8
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XR70 is ready to go, just plug it in and turn
it on. But you can also easily change 7
features for your preferences. Page 12-16
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Receives laser signals from behind the
vehicle.
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Accepts standard mono 3.5mm earphone.
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Press to adjust display brightness. There are
three brightness settings, plus Dark Mode.
In the Dark Mode, the power-on
indication will be changed to a “AD,” “HD,”
or “CD” (indicating AutoScan, Dark,
Highway Dark, or City Dark). In the Dark
Mode, XR70’s meter will not display during
an alert, only the audio will alert you.
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Plug the power cord into this connector.
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Briefly press this button (above the display)
to silence the audio for a specific alert. (The
audio will alert you to the next encounter.)
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To power XR70, plug the small end of the
SmartPlug, (telephone-type connector) into
the modular jack on XR70's right side, and
plug the lighter plug adapter into your
vehicle's lighter socket or accessory socket.
XR70 operates on 12 volts DC negative
ground only. The lighter plug provided is a
standard size and will work in most vehicles.
Of course, your lighter socket must be clean
and properly connected for proper operation.
Note: Depending on your vehicle, the lighter
socket power may either be
continuously on, or it may be switched on
and off with your ignition switch.
Optional power cords
See the Accessories section for details on
our optional Direct-wire SmartPlug.
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WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot anticipate the many ways the XR70 can be
mounted.
It is important that you mount XR70 where
it will not impair your view nor present a
hazard in case of an accident.
Where to mount XR70
For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:
• Mount XR70 away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the radar
antenna or laser lens.
• The XR70 can also be used with the
optional under cover sunvisor holder.
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Installation
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XR70’s QuickMount bracket is designed for
unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting.
1
Depress the QuickMount button on the
top of XR70 (by the word BELTRONICS)
and slide the QuickMount bracket into the
slot until it is locked into the position which
best fits the angle of your windshield (there
are four settings available). For extremely
horizontal or extremely sloped windshields,
the QuickMount bracket can be bent.
To ensure that the suction cups adhere
to the windshield firmly, be sure to keep
both your windshield and the suction cups
clean.
2
To adjust XR70 on your windshield,
use the QuickMount adjustment button
located on the top of the XR70, and slide
XR70 forward or backward to obtain a level
horizontal position.
When installed and adjusted properly, the
back top edge of the XR70 should rest
solidly against your windshield.
Caution!
A few vehicles (including some Porsches)
have windshields with a soft anti-lacerative
coating on the inside surface. Use of suction
cups will permanently mar this coating.
Consult your dealership or the vehicle
owner’s manual to determine if your windshield has this coating.
Templates!
Excessive heat (over 60
o
C) can damage
your Safety Detector. Do not leave it on the
dash or windscreen, in direct sunlight, or in a
unventilated vehicle when not in use.
User’s Tip
You can leave the QuickMount bracket in
place on your windshield, and easily remove
the XR70 by pressing the adjustment button
and sliding XR70 off the mount. Again, be
sure to position the bracket where it won’t
present a hazard in the event of an accident.
Additional mounts are available.
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