Beltronics Pro 500 Owner's Manual
Beltronics
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West Chester OH
45069 USA
USA 800.341.2288
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Designed in USA
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• Manufactured In Canada
Model: ProSeries 500
Owner’s Man ual
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
You’ve just purchased the most sophisticated
radar and laser detector in the world—the
Beltronics Pro500.
The Pro500 delivers the best long-range
warning on all radar bands including X, K,
Superwide Ka, Ku and instant-on POP.
Multiple front and rear laser sensors provide
360 degree laser protection, including the
widest field of view.
For the ultimate in Laser protection, the
Beltronics Pro500 can also be used in
conjunction with our Laser Shifter product.
Visit our website at Beltronics.com or call us
toll-free at 800.341.2288 for more details.
The Beltronics Pro500’s GPS-powered
technology provides permanent relief from
false alarms including automatic door
openers, motion sensors and other radar-
based sensors. And, it comes pre-loaded
with thousands of red light and fixed
position speed camera locations throughout
North America. Data for additional countries
are also available. Call or visit our web site
for details.
In addition, the Pro500 introduces the
following state-of-the-art performance and
features:
• New web-ready access allows you to
update your safety camera data and
other software through our website.
• Revolutionary AutoScan mode
provides real-time radar performance
based on vehicle speed, plus Highway
and AutoNoX settings.
• SpeedCheck feature provides an
instant view of your vehicle’s speed
during an alert.
• Mark Location feature allows you to
instantly “Mark” known speed traps,
cameras and other places of interest.
Register
online: Beltronics.com
Receive a FREE Travel Case when you
register your Pro500 on our
website at Beltronics.co
• Easy-to-use Programming allows you
to customize up to 8 features.
• Ultra-bright alphanumeric display
with 280 LEDs.
• Exclusive Threat Display tracks
multiple radar signals and their
relative signal strength.
• Exclusive Tech Display provides
actual numeric frequency for any
radar signal.
• Selectable radar and laser bands (on/
off ) allow you to customize which
bands are monitored.
• Selectable Markers (on/off) allow you
to customize which Markers are
monitored.
• Includes exclusive SmartCord for easy
access to Mute and AlertLock features.
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 14-18 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
Beltronics’revolutionary performance and
innovative features.
Please drive safely.
There are 8 user-selectable options so you can
customize your Pro500 for your own Programming.
The buttons labeled “MRK” and “BRT” are also used
to enter the Programming Mode, REVIEW your current
Programming settings, and to CHANGE any settings as
desired. The words “PGM,” “MRK” and “BRT” are
located on the top of the detector.
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How to use EZ-Programming
1 To enter Programming, press and hold the
“MRK” and “BRT” buttons down for 2 seconds. The
unit will beep twice, and display the word
2 Then press the “BRT” button to review the
categories. You can either tap the button to change
categories, or simply hold the button down to scroll
through the categories.
3 Press the “MRK” button to change any setting.
You can either tap the button to change from setting
to setting, or hold the button down to scroll through
all the options.
4 To exit Programming, simply wait 8 seconds
without pressing any button, or press the power
button. The unit will display
return to normal operation.
Complete, beep and
Program.
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An example:
Here is how you would turn Pro500’s AutoMute feature
off:
1 Enter Programming by holding both the “MRK” and
“BRT” buttons down for 2 seconds. Pro500 will beep and
Program.
display
2 Then hold the “BRT” button down.
The Pro500 will scroll through the categories, starting
with Pilot (
SpeedCheck (
(Meter), then AutoMute (aMute).
3 Release the “BRT ” button when the Pro500 displays
the AutoMute item.
Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on,
Pro500will display
Note: If you accidentally don’t release the “MRK”
button in time, and the Pro500 goes to the next category,
simply hold the “MRK” button down again, the Pro500 will
scroll through all of the categories. Once you’re back to
your desired category, release the “MRK” button.
4 Press the MRK ” button to change from aMute ON to
aMute OFF.
5 To exit Programming, simply wait 8 seconds without
pressing any buttons, or press the power button. The
Pro500 will display
operation.
Pilot), then
spdck), then Signal Strength Meter
aMute ON.
Complete, beep and return to normal
Restoring the Facto ry Default Setting s
To restore your Pro500 to its original factory settings,
press and hold the “SEN” and “BRT” buttons while
turning the power on. A
displayed, accompanied by an audible alert,
acknowledging the reset.
Reset message will be
Programming Details
Quick Reference
Table of Contents
* Factory Default Settings
Press the BRT button
to go from one category
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER
to the next
PILOT LIGHT
(Power-on indication)
SPEEDCHECK
AUTOMUTE
UNITS
VOICE
BANDS
MARKERS
Press the MRK button
to change your setting
within a categor y
Pilot HWY
Pilot H
Pilot V
Pilot SPD
SChk ON
SChk OFF
Meter STD
Meter THT
Meter TEC
aMute ON
aMute OFF
Units ENG
Units MET
Voice ON
Voice OFF
Bands DFT
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)
SWS ON or OFF (default is off)
LSR ON or OFF (default is on)
TSR ON or OFF (default is on)
Marks DFT
Marks MOD
rCam ON or OFF (default is on)
sCam ON or OFF (default is on)
sTrap ON or OFF (default is on)
Other ON or OFF (default is on)
* Full word: Highway or AutoScn
L etter: H or A or ANX
Vehi cle voltage
Vehi cle speed
* Displays current speed during alert
Sp eedCheck feature off
* Standard signal strength meter
T hreat Display mode
Tech Display mode
* Automatically reduces audio in alert
Au toMute feature is off
* Speed/distance in English units
Sp eed/distance in Metric units
* Voice announcements on
Voice announ cements off
* Default settings
B ands have been modified
Turn bands on/off by
pressing the MUTE button
Quick Reference Guide 4-5
Installation 6-7
• Power Connection 6
• Mounting Location 6
• Windshield Mount 7
Controls and Features 8-13
• Power 8
• Volume Control 8
• Power-on Indication 8
• Mute 8
• AutoMute 8
• AlertLock / GPS Filter 8
• GPS Signal Indicator
• Sensitivity (SEN) 9
• Brightness (BRT) 9
• Mark Location (MRK) 10
• Audible Alerts 11
• SmartCord 11
• Speed Check 12
• Signal Strength Meter 12
• Threat Display 12
• Tech Display 13
aring the Database 13
• Cle
Preferences 14-18
• How to use Programming 14
• Example of Programming 14
• Overview of Programming 15
• Details of Programming 16-18
Technical Details 19-26
• Specifications 19
• Interpreting Alerts 20-21
• How Radar Works 22
• How POP Works 22
• How Laser Works 23
• How Red Light Cameras Work 23
• How Speed Cameras Work 24
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• How SWS Works 24-25
• How GPS Works 26
Service 27-33
• Service 27
• Troubleshooting 28-29
• Accessories 30
• Warranty 31
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Quick Reference Guide
To begin using your Pro500, 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 accessory socket.
2 Mount your Pro500 on the windshield
using the supplied windshield mount.
3 Press the power button, located on
the top case.
Adjust the volume level by pressing and
holding the “VOL•MUTE” button, also
located on the top case.
Please read the manual to fully understand
Pro500’s operation and features.
Programming
Pro500 is ready to go, just plug it in and
turn it on. But you can also easily change 8
features for your preferences. Pages 14-18
Insert the Pro500’s adjustable Windshield
mount into this slot. Page 7
Press the button, and slide the Windshield
(red light and fixed position speed cameras)
Press this button to turn Pro500 on or off.
Mount into one of its four locking
This allows you to update your database,
and other software from our website.
Switches AlertLock feature (stored
Switches between Highway, AutoScan
and AutoNoX settings. In general, we
recommend the AutoScan mode. Page
Increases or decreases the alert volume.
EasyMount Button
positions. Page 7
USB Data Port
AlertLock/GPS Filter
locations) on or off. Page
Power Button
Sensitivity Button
Volume Adjustment
Mount Slot
Page 8
Radar Antenna and Laser Lens
The rear panel of your Pro500 should have
a clear view of the road ahead. For best
performance, do not mount it directly
behind windshield wipers or
tinted areas. Page 6
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Alphanumeric Display
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The Pro500’s display will show Highway,
AutoScan or AutoNoX as its power-on
indication. If you prefer, you can choose
other power-on indications.
Page 16-17
During an alert, the display will
indicate radar band and a precise bargraph of signal strength. Page 12
NOTE: In the Dark Mode the
display will not light during an alert.
Rear Laser Port
Receives laser signals from behind the
vehicle.
Earphone Jack
Accepts standard 3.5mm mono earphone.
Power Jack
Plug the SmartCord into this connector.
Page 6
Mark Location
Press to mark a specific location (e.g.
speed trap, etc.). Page 10
Brightness Button
Press to adjust the display brightness.
There are three brightness
Dark Mode.
In the Dark Mode, the Pro500’s
display will remain dark and only the
audio will alert you. Page 10
GPS Signal Indicator
The GPS icon indicates reception of GPS
satellite signals and confirms AlertLock
signal rejection. Page
Mute Button
Briefly press this button (next to the
display) to silence the audio for a specific
alert. (The audio will alert you to the next
encounter.) Page
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settings, plus
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Installation Windshield Mount
Power Connection
To power the Pro500, plug the small end
of the SmartCord, (telephone-type
connector) into the modular jack on the
Pro500’s right side, and plug the lighter
plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter
socket or accessory socket.
The Pro500 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 our optional sleeve to ensure
a snug fit. If so, simply call or visit our
website.
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
Call or visit our website for our optional
Direct-wire cords.
Mounting Location
WARNING: Beltronics cannot
anticipate the many ways the Pro500
can be mounted. It is important that
you mount the Pro500 where it will
not impair your view or present a
hazard in case of an accident.
Where to mount Pro500
For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:
• Using the supplied windshield mount,
mount your Pro500 level and high enough
on your front windshield to provide a clear
view of the road ahead. For optimum rear
detection, center the detector between
the driver and passenger.
• Mount the Pro500 away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the radar
antenna or laser lens.
NOTE: In order for the Pro500’s
GPS based features to work properly,
the top case must have a clear view of
the sky.
Windshield Mount
The Pro500’s windshield bracket is
designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free
mounting.
1 Depress the adjustment button on the
top of the Pro500 (by the word
BELTRONICS) and slide the 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 bracket
can also be bent to the correct angle.
However, we suggest that you do not do
this when the bracket is connected to the
detector.
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 Pro500 on your
windshield, use the EasyMount adjustment
button located on the top of the Pro500,
and slide Pro500 forward or backward to
obtain a level horizontal position.
When installed and adjusted properly,
the back top edge of the Pro500 should
rest solidly against your windshield.
User’s Tip
You can leave the bracket in place on your
windshield, and easily remove the Pro500
by pressing the adjustment button and
sliding it off the mount. Again, be sure to
position the bracket where it won’t
present a hazard in the event of an
accident.
Level mo unting
Facing Do wn Facing Up
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Controls and Features
Power
To turn the Pro500 on or off, press the
power button on the top case. When you
turn the Pro500 on, it will provide a beep
tone, acknowledging it’s ready.
Volume Control (VOL)
To increase or decrease the audio volume,
press and hold the VOL•MUTE button
located on the top case. A sample alert
tone will be generated, along with a
corresponding bar-graph on the display.
Once you have reached your desired
volume level, simply release the button.
This level will be stored in memory.
Power-on Indication
After the Pro500’s start-up sequence is
complete, the display will show the full
word: Highway, AutoScan or AutoNoX to
indicate which sensitivity mode it is in.
If you prefer, you can select alternate
power-on indicators. See the
Programming section for details.
Mute
The Mute button, located on the Pro500’s
top panel and SmartCord, allows you to
silence the audio alert during a radar
encounter. To mute the audio for a specific
signal, briefly press the Mute button. After
that radar encounter has passed, the mute
will automatically reset and the audio will
alert you to the next encounter.
AutoMute
Your Pro500’s has our patented AutoMute
feature. After the Pro500 alerts you to a
radar encounter at the volume you have
selected, the AutoMute feature will
automatically reduce the volume to a lower
level. This keeps you informed without the
annoyance of a continuous full-volume
alert.
If you prefer, you can turn the
AutoMute feature off. See the Programming
section for details.
AlertLock/GPS Filter
The “GPS” filter button turns the Pro500’s
GPS-powered AlertLock feature on and off.
(default is on)
To lockout a false alert, press the mute
button (on the top case or on the
SmartCord) three (3) times during the
alert. Pressing the mute button the first
time will silence the audio. Pressing it a
second time will generate a prompt on the
display that will read: “Lockout?” Press it a
third time to confirm that you want to
lock this signal out by location and
frequency. A “Stored” message will be
displayed.
Once a signal has been stored, the
detector will reject this signal the next
time you approach this area. You will see
confirmation of this by the GPS indicator
spinning clockwise on the display, which
confirms that the signal is being rejected.
To unlock a signal that has already
been stored, simply press and hold the
mute button while the GPS indicator is
spinning. The display will read: “Unlock?”
Press the mute button again to unlock it
from memory.
GPS Signal Indicator
The GPS signal indicator provides a visual
indication that the Pro500 is receiving
satellite data.
NOTE: Satellite reception is
required to get the most out of your
Pro500. To receive satellite data, the
top of the detector must have a clear
view of the sky. See Mounting Location
for more details.
The GPS indicator will flash on and off
until it receives satellite data. Once
received, the icon will stop flashing and
remain on the display.
The GPS indicator also provides a
visual acknowledgement that the detector
is rejecting a signal that has been stored in
memory using the AlertLock feature.
Once a false alarm has been stored, the
GPS indicator will rotate clockwise,
indicating that it is rejecting that signal.
Sensitivity Switch (SEN)
The “SEN” button selects the Pro500’s
sensitivity mode. We recommend the
AutoScan mode for most driving.
In the AutoScan mode, the Pro500
provides real-time radar performance
based on your vehicle speed. As your
vehicle speed increases, the radar
sensitivity (X and K-band) is set to
maximum range. As the vehicle speed
decreases, the radar sensitivity (X and Kband only) is minimized to further reduce
unwanted false alarms. Full sensitivity is
maintained on all other bands.
You can also select conventional
Highway and AutoNoX modes. Highway
mode provides maximum sensitivity on all
bands. AutoNoX is the same as AutoScan
mode with X-band turned off.
Brightness (BRT)
The Pro500’s BRT button selects the
brightness of its display and keypad. There
are five settings: Minimum (BRT MIN),
Medium (BRT MED), Maximum (BRT
MAX), Auto (BRT AUTO) and Full Dark
(BRT DARK).
Brightness (BRT AUTO) (default)
In this setting, the display and keypad
brightness will automatically adjust based
on the ambient light in the vehicle.
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