Beltronics Laser, 995, Safety Detector User Manual
Beltronics
5445 West Chester Road
West Chester OH
45069 USA
USA 800-341-2288
Canada 800-268-3994
www.beltronics.com
©2004 Beltronics
Designed and Manufactured In Canada
Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
Model: V995
DIGITAL RADAR•LASER•SAFETY DETECTOR
Owner’s Manual
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 follow 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.
Congratulations Quick Reference Card
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Programming Details
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.
BEL V995 Quick Reference Card
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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).
4 To leave Program Mode, simply wait
8 seconds without pressing any button.
(The unit will display Complete, beep, and
return to normal operation).
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 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.
Table of Contents
Quick Reference Guide 4-5
Installation 6-7
• Power Connection 6
• Mounting Location 6
• Windshield Mount 7
Controls and Features 8-11
• 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
Programming 12-16
• How to use Programming 12
• Example of Programming 12
• Overview of Programming 13
• Details of Programming 14-16
Technical Details 16-23
• Changing the Faceplate 16
• Specifications 17
• Interpreting Alerts 18-19
• How Radar Works 20
• How “POP” Works 20
• How Laser Works 21
• How Safety Radar Works 22-23
Service 24-28
• Troubleshooting 24-25
• Service 26
• Registration 28
• Warranty and Accessories 29
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Quick Reference Card
BEL V995 Quick Reference Card
* 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 ON
Voice OFF
PwrOn STD
PwrOn FST
Meter STD
Meter TEC
aMute ON
aMute OFF
City STD
City LoX
City NoX
Bands ALL
Bands MOD
X ON or OFF (default is on)
K ON or OFF (default is on)
Ka ON or OFF (default is on)
POP ON or OFF (default is off)
Ku ON or OFF (default is off)
LSR ON or OFF (default is on)
SWS ON or OFF (default is off)
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
Low X band sensitivity in City Mode
No X band sensitivity in City Mode
* All bands enabled
One or more bands are disabled
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by
pressing the VOLUME/MUTE button
Radar Antenna and Laser Lens
The rear panel of your V995 should have a
clear view of the road ahead. For best
performance, do not mount V995
directly behind windshield wipers
or tinted areas. Page 6
Alphanumeric Matrix Display
V995’s display will show Highway,
AutoScan, or City as its power-on indication.
If you prefer, you can choose other poweron indications. Page 12-14
During an alert, the display will indicate
radar band, and a precise bar graph of signal
strength. Page 10
Note: In the Dark Mode the display will
not light during an alert. Page 9
Quick Reference Guide
To begin using your V995,
just follow these simple steps
1 Plug the small end of the power cord
into the side jack of the detector, and
plug the large end of the power cord
into your car’s lighter socket.
2 Mount your V995 on the windshield
using the supplied windshield mount.
3 Press the PWR button, located top left,
to turn the V995 on.
4 Press and hold the Volume/Mute
button to adjust the volume.
Please read the manual to fully understand
V995’s operation and features.
QuickMount Slot
Insert V995’s adjustable Windshield mount
into this slot. Page 7
QuickMount Button
Press the button, and slide the Windshield
mount into one of its four locking positions.
Page 7
City Button
Switches between AutoScan, City and
Highway, settings. In general, we
recommend AutoScan. Page 8
Power
Press the PWR button to turn the V995 on
or off.
Volume
Press and hold the Volume/Mute button to
adjust the alert volume level. Page 8
AutoMute
V995’s patented AutoMute automatically
reduces the volume level of the audio alert
after a brief period. Page 8. If you prefer,
you can turn AutoMute off. Page 8
Programming
V995 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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Rear Laser Port
Receives laser signals from behind the
vehicle.
Earphone Jack
Accepts standard 3.5mm earphone.
Brightness Button
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, V995’s meter will not display during
an alert, only the audio will alert you.
Page 9
Power Jack
Plug the power cord into this connector.
Pages 6
Mute Button
Briefly press this button (above the display)
to silence the audio for a specific alert. (The
audio will alert you to the next encounter.)
Page 8
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Power Connection
To power V995, plug the small end of the
power cord, (telephone-type connector)
into the modular jack on V995’s right side,
and plug the lighter plug adapter into your
vehicle’s lighter socket or accessory socket.
V995 operates on 12 volts DC negative
ground only. The lighter plug provided is a
standard size and will work in most
vehicles. However, some vehicles may
require the optional European sleeve to
ensure a snug fit. If so, simply call our
service department to order one. This
sleeve slides over the lighter plug. 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 coiled SmartPlug or Direct-wire
power cords. Page 29
Mounting Location
WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot anticipate
the many ways the V995 can be mounted.
It is important that you mount V995 where
it will not impair your view nor present a
hazard in case of an accident.
Where to mount V995
For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:
• Using the QuickMount bracket, mount
your V995 level, and high enough on your
front windshield to provide a clear view of
the road from the front and rear.
• Mount V995 away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the radar
antenna or laser lens.
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Installation
Windshield QuickMount
V995’s QuickMount bracket is designed for
unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting.
1 Depress the QuickMount button on the
top of V995 (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 V995 on your windshield, use
the QuickMount adjustment button
located on the top of the V995, and slide
V995 forward or backward to obtain a level
horizontal position.
When installed and adjusted properly, the
back top edge of the V995 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.
User’s Tip
You can leave the QuickMount bracket in
place on your windshield, and easily remove
the V995 by pressing the adjustment button
and sliding V995 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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