Beltronics Pro 100 Owner's Manual

Beltronics

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West Chester OH

45069 USA

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• Manufactured In Canada

Model: ProSeries 100

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R A D A R / L A S E R / S A F E T Y D E T E C T O R

Congratulations Quick Reference

The Pro100 is the most advanced radar,
laser and safety detector ever designed by
Beltronics.
The Pro100 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 perfor

­mance you’d expect from Beltronics.
In addition, the Pro100 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 6 features

• Ultra-bright text-display provides
easy to read information from any
angle

• 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 Pro100’s outstanding performance
and innovative features.
Please drive safely.

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FCC Note:

Modifications not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void the
user’s FCC granted authority to operate
the equipment.

There are 6 user-selectable options so you can
customize your Pro100 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 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.

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An example

Here is how you would turn the Pro100’s AutoMute
feature off.

1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY
and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds. The Pro100 will

beep twice and display

2 Then hold the RVW button down. Pro100 will scroll
through the categories, starting with Display
(Pilot), then Voice (Voice), then Power-On sequence
(PwrOn), and then AutoMute (aMute).

3 Release the RVW button when the Pro100 shows the
AutoMute item. Since the factory setting is for

AutoMute to be on, the Pro100 will display
If you accidentally don’t release the Review button
in time, and the Pro100 goes to the next category,
hold the RVW button down again, and after the
Pro100 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.

display

Complete, beep 4 times, and return to

normal operation.

Factory Default Settings

To reset your Pro100 to its original factory settings,
press and hold the “CIT
turning the power on. The Pro100’s display will
provide a
audible alert, acknowledging the reset.

Reset message, accompanied by an

Program.

aMute ON.

The Pro100 will

Y” and “BRT” buttons while

Programming Details 

Quick Reference

Table of Contents

Press the RVW button

to go from one category

to the next

PILOT

(Power-on indication)

VOICE

POWER-ON SEQUENCE

AUTOMUTE

CITY MODE SENSITIVITY

BANDS

Press the CHG button
to change your setting
within a category

Pilot HWY
Pilot H

Voice ON
Voice OFF

PwrOn STD
PwrOn FST

aMute ON
aMute OFF

City STD
City LoX

Bands DFT
Bands MOD

TSR ON
POP ON or OFF (default is off)
SWS ON

* Full word: Highway or City
Letter: H or C

* Voice alerts on
Voice alerts off

* Standard power-on sequence
Fast power-on sequence

* AutoMute on
AutoMute off

* Standard City mode sensitivity
Low X band sensitivity in City Mode

* Factory default settings
Factory default settings modified

Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by
pressing the VOLUME/MUTE button

or OFF (default is on)

or OFF (default is off)

Quick Reference Guide 4-5

Installation 6-7

• Power Connection 6

• Mounting Location 6

• Windshield Mount 7

Controls and Features 8-10

• Power and Volume Control 8

• Power-on indication 8

• Voice 8

• AutoMute 8

• Mute 8

• Highway / City Button 9

• Brightness and Dark Mode 9

• Audible Alerts

• Power Connector

• Signal Strength Meter

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Programming 11-14

• How to use Programming 11

• Example of Programming

• Overview of Programming

• Details of Programming

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Technical Details 15-21

• Specifications 15

• Interpreting Alerts

• How Radar Works

• How “POP” Works

• How Laser Works

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• How “TSR” Works 20

• How Safety Radar Works 20-

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Service 22-28

• Troubleshooting 22-23

• Service 24

* Factory Default Settings

• Warranty and Accessories 25

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Quick Reference Guide

To begin using your Pro100,
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 Pro100 on the windshield
using the supplied windshield mount.

3 Press the PWR button, located top left,
to turn the Pro100 on.

4 Press and hold the Volume/Mute
button to adjust the volume.

Please read the manual to fully understand
your Pro100’s operation and features.

QuickMount Slot

Insert the Pro100’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 City and Highway,
settings. In general, we recommend
Highway. Page 9

Power

Press the PWR button to turn the Pro100
on or off.

AutoMute

Your Pro100’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

Your Pro100 is ready to go, just plug it
in and turn it on. But you can also easily
change 6 features for your preferences.

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Page

Programming

Radar Antenna and Laser Lens

The rear panel of your Pro100 should have
a clear view of the road ahead. For best
performance, do not mount the Pro100
directly behind windshield wipers
or tinted areas. Page 6

Alphanumeric Matrix Display

Your Pro100’s display will show Highway
or City as its power-on indication. If you
prefer, you can choose other power-on
indications. Page
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

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Rear Laser Port

Receives laser signals from behind the
vehicle.

Earphone Jack

Accepts standard mono 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 “HD” or “CD”
(indicating Highway Dark or City Dark). In
the Dark Mode, the Pro100’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.

Page 6

Volume and Mute Button

Press and hold the Volume/Mute button to
adjust the alert volume level. Page 8
Briefly press this button to silence the
audio for a specific alert. (The audio will
alert you to the next encounter.) Page 8

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Installation

Power Connection

To power your Pro100, plug the small
end of the power cord, (telephone-type
connector) into the modular jack on the
Pro100’s right side, and plug the lighter
plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter
socket or accessory socket.

Your Pro100
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 SmartCord or Direct­wire power cords. Page 25

operates on 12 volts DC

Mounting Location

WARNING: Beltronics cannot anticipate the
many ways the Pro100 can be mounted.
It is important that you mount your Pro100
where it will not impair your view nor
present a hazard in case of an accident.

Where to mount your Pro100

For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:

• Using the QuickMount bracket, mount
your Pro100 level, and high enough on
your front windshield to provide a clear
view of the road from the front and rear.

• Mount the Pro100 away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the radar
antenna or laser lens.

Windshield QuickMount

The Pro100’s QuickMount bracket is
designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free
mounting.

1 Depress the QuickMount button
on the top of the Pro100 (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 the Pro100 on your
windshield, use the QuickMount
adjustment button located on the top of
the Pro100, and slide the Pro100 forward
or backward to obtain a level horizontal
position.

When installed and adjusted properly, the
back top edge of the Pro100 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 Pro100 by pressing the adjustment
button and sliding the Pro100 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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