Beltronics Pro 200 Owner's Manual
Beltronics
5442 West Chester Road
West Chester OH
45069 USA
USA 800.341.2288
www.beltronics.com
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• Manufactured In Canada
Model: ProSeries 200
Owner’s Manual
U L T I M A T E
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 Bel Pro200 is the most advanced radar,
laser and safety detector ever designed by
Beltronics.
The Bel Pro200 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 Pro200 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
• 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
• Detects and decodes Safety Warning
System messages
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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 Pro200’s outstanding performance
and innovative features.
Please drive safely.
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 Pro200 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 Pro200’s AutoMute
feature off.
1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY
and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds. The Pro200
will beep twice and display
2 Then hold the RVW button down. Pro200 will
scroll through the categories, starting with Display
(Pilot), then Voice (Voice), then Power-On
sequence
3 Release the RVW button when the Pro200 shows
the AutoMute item. Since the factory setting is for
AutoMute to be on, the Pro200 will display
If you accidentally don’t release the Review
button in time, and the Pro200 goes to the next
category, hold the RVW button down again, and
after the Pro200 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.
will display
normal operation.
(PwrOn), and then AutoMute (aMute).
Complete, beep 4 times, and return to
Factory Default Settings
To reset your Pro200 to its original factory settings,
press and hold the “CIT
while turning the power on. The Pro200’s display
will provide a
audible alert, acknowledging the reset.
Reset message, accompanied by an
Program.
aMute ON.
The Pro200
Y” and “BRT” buttons
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
Pilot HWY
Pilot H
Voice ON
Voice OFF
PwrOn STD
PwrOn FST
aMute ON
aMute OFF
City STD
City LoX
City NoX
Bands DFT
Bands MOD
TSR ON
POP ON
SWS ON
Press the CHG button
to change your setting
within a category
* Full word: AutoScan or City or Highway
Letter: A or C or H
* 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
No 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)
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 / AutoScan / 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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13-14
Technical Details 15-21
• Specifications 15
• Interpreting Alerts
• How Radar Works
• How “POP” Works
• How Laser Works
16-17
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• How “TSR” Works 20
• How Safety Radar Works 20-
21
Service 22-28
• Troubleshooting 22-23
• Service 24
• Warranty and Accessories 25
* Factory Default Settings
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Quick Reference Guide
To begin using your Pro200,
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 Pro200 on the windshield
using the supplied windshield mount.
3 Press the PWR button, located top left,
to turn the Pro200 on.
4 Press and hold the Volume/Mute
button to adjust the volume.
Please read the manual to fully understand
your Pro200’s operation and features.
QuickMount Slot
Insert the Pro200’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 9
Power
Press the PWR button to turn the Pro200
on or off.
AutoMute
Your Pro200’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 Pro200 is ready to go, just plug it in
and turn it on. But you can also easily
change 6 features for your preferences.
12-14
Page
Programming
Radar Antenna and Laser Lens
The rear panel of your Pro200 should have
a clear view of the road ahead. For best
performance, do not mount the Pro200
directly behind windshield wipers
or tinted areas. Page 6
Alphanumeric Matrix Display
Your Pro200’s display will show Highway,
AutoScan, or City as its power-on indication.
If you prefer, you can choose other poweron 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
12-14
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 “AD
or “CD” (indicating AutoScan Dark, Highway
Dark, or City Dark). In the Dark Mode, the
Pro200’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
,” “HD,”
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Installation
Power Connection
To power your Pro200, plug the small
end of the power cord, (telephone-type
connector) into the modular jack on the
Pro200’s right side, and plug the lighter
plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter
socket or accessory socket.
Your Pro200 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 SmartCord or Direct-wire
power cords. Page 25
Mounting Location
WARNING: Beltronics cannot anticipate the
many ways the Pro200 can be mounted.
It is important that you mount your Pro200
where it will not impair your view nor
present a hazard in case of an accident.
Where to mount your Pro200
For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:
• Using the QuickMount bracket, mount
your Pro200 level, and high enough on
your front windshield to provide a clear
view of the road from the front and rear.
• Mount the Pro200 away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the radar
antenna or laser lens.
Windshield QuickMount
The Pro200’s QuickMount bracket is
designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free
mounting.
1 Depress the QuickMount button on
the top of the Pro200 (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 Pro200 on your
windshield, use the QuickMount
adjustment button located on the top of
the Pro200, and slide the Pro200 forward or
backward to obtain a level horizontal
position.
When installed and adjusted properly, the
back top edge of the Pro200 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 Pro200 by pressing the
adjustment button and sliding the Pro200
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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