Beltronics RX45 User Manual
Beltronics
5442 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069-2950
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Beltronics Pro RX45
R A D A R
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L A S E R
Owner’s Manual
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S A F E T Y•D E T E C T O R
Congratulations Quick Reference Card
Your new Beltronics RX45 is a complete
custom-installed radar/laser detector.
The Beltronics RX45 includes full X, K,
Ku and SuperWide Ka radar capability,
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, your new Beltronics RX45
introduces a new level of Radar/Laser
defense including:
• Supercharged radar performance, for
superior K, and Ka-band sensitivity
• Advanced Preferences lets you
instantly set up to 5 customized
features
• Exclusive AutoScan™ mode drastically
reduces false alarms, plus Highway and
Auto NoX sensitivity modes
• Ultra-bright alphanumeric display uses
280 LEDs for crystal clear information
• Exclusive ThreatDisplay™ tracks and
displays up to 8 radar signals
• Exclusive TechDisplay provides
numeric frequency for any radar signal
• Detects and decodes up to 64 Safety
Warning Systems signals
• High-Speed A/D converter dramatically
improves radar detection range
• Miniature display controller allows
easy access to information and controls
If you’ve used a radar detector before,
a review of the Quick Reference Guide on
pages 1 and 2, and the Preferences section
on pages 12 and 13 will briefly explain the
new features.
If this is your first detector, please read
this manual in detail to get the most out of
your RX45’s performance and features.
Please drive safely.
IMPORTANT
INSTALLATION WARNING:
Your new Beltronics RX45
requires installation. Although we’ve
made this the simplest product to
install, we do recommend that you
consult a 12-volt professional if you
don’t have experience with
automotive installations. If you would
like professional installation, simply
visit our web site.
Attempting to install the Beltronics
RX45 without expertise in automotive
electronic installations can cause
personal injury during the installation,
or can damage your RX45 or your
vehicle.
FCC NOTE:
Modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s FCC granted
authority to operate the equipment.
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Beltronics RX45 Quick Reference Card
There are 5 user-selectable programming
options so you can customize your RX45
for your own preferences.
The buttons labeled BRT and SENS 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
below the push buttons, and are labeled in
light gray graphics.
How to use Preferences
1 To enter Programming, press both
buttons down for 2 seconds. The RX45
will beep, and will display
(Brightness is at maximum brightness
during this process.)
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
change from setting to setting, or hold
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button to scroll through all the options.
4 To leave Programming, simply wait
8 seconds without pressing any
button. The unit will display
beep and return to normal operation.
Factory Default Settings
To reset the RX45 to its original factory
settings, press and hold the “BRT” and
“SENS” buttons while turning the
on. The display will provide a
power
Reset message, accompanied by an
1
audible tone, acknowledging the reset.
Program.
Complete,
An example
Here is how you would turn RX45’s
AutoMute feature off.
1 Enter Programming by holding both
buttons down for 2 seconds.
will beep and display
2 Then hold the RVW button down. The
RX45 will scroll through the categories,
starting with Pilot (
Strength Meter (
AutoMute (
3 Release the REVIEW button when the
RX45 shows the AutoMute item. Since the
factory setting is for AutoMute to be on,
RX45 will display aMute ON.
If you accidentally don't release the
Review button in time, and RX45 goes to
the next category, hold the Review button
down again, and after RX45 scrolls
through all categories, it will begin again
at the top of the list.
to
4 Press the CHANGE button to change
the
from
aMute ON to aMute OFF.
5 To exit the Preferences, simply wait 8
seconds without pressing any button.
will display
an audible tone or voice message, and
return to normal operation.
Pilot), then Signal
Meter), and then
aMute).
Complete, accompanied by
Preferences Details
The RX45
Program.
RX45
Quick Reference Card
Table of Contents
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Beltronics RX45 Quick Reference Card
Press the REVIEW button
to go from one category
to the next
PILOT LIGHT
(Power-on indication)
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER
AUTOMUTE
VOICE
BANDS
* Factory Default Settings
Pilot HWY
Pilot H
Pilot V
Meter STD
Meter THT
Meter TEC
aMute ON
aMute OFF
Voice ON
Voice OFF
Bands DFT
Bands MOD
X ON
Ku ON or OFF (default is off)
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 off)
Press the CHANGE button
to change your setting
within a category
* Full word: Highway, AutoScan, Auto NoX
Letter: H or A or ANX
Vehicle voltage
* Standard signal strength meter
ThreatDisplay
TechDisplay
* AutoMute on
AutoMute off
* Voice alerts on
Voice alerts off
* Factory default settings
One or more bands have been changed
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by
pressing the V•MUTE button
or OFF (default is on)
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Introduction
• Congratulations
• IMPORTANT WARNING
• Quick Reference Guide 4-5
Controls and Features 6-11
• Power 6
• Power-on indication 6
• Volume Adjust 6
Preferences 12-15
• How to use Preferences 12
• Example using Preferences
• Overview of Preferences
• Details of Preferences
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Technical Details 16-23
• Interpreting Alerts 16-17
• Specifications
18
• AutoMute 7
• AutoScan / Highway / Auto NoX 7
• Display Brightness 8
• Dark Mode 9
• Audible Alerts 9
• Signal Strength Meter
• ThreatDisplay
10 -11
• How Radar Works 19
• How Laser Works
• How TSR Works
• How Safety Radar Works 22-23
Service 24-26
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• Troubleshooting 24
• Service 26
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• TechDisplay
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• Warranty 26
• Parts and Accessories 29
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Quick Reference Guide
Power
To turn the RX45 on or off, simply press the
power button
the display controller.
NOTE: We recommend wiring the
RX45 to the vehicle’s ignition switch
so it turns on and off with the key.
Vol
To set your volume level for alerts, press
and hold the V•MUTE button located in the
center of the display controller. Once
you’ve reached your desired level of audio,
simply release the button. The RX45 will
remember this setting even when power is
turned off.
To mute an audible alert, briefly press
this button on the display controller to
silence the audio for a specific alert. (The
audio will alert you to the next encounter.)
Page
AutoMute
Beltronic’s patented AutoMute
automatically reduces the volume level of
the audio alert. Page 7
If you prefer, you can turn AutoMute
off. Page 12
located on the far left side of
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Matrix Display
RX45’s display will show “Highway”,
“AutoScan,” or “Auto NoX” as its standard
power-on indication. Page 6
If you prefer, you can choose other
power-on indications. Pages 8-10
During an alert, the display will
indicate radar band, and a precise bar graph
for the signal strength. Page
You can program the RX45 for
ThreatDisplay mode, which displays
multiple radar signals and their signal
strength, or choose our new TechDisplay
mode, which provides the actual numeric
frequency of the radar signal. Pages 10-11
The display can also show Safety Radar
text messages. Pages 22-23
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BRT Button
Press to adjust display brightness. There are
three brightness settings, plus Dark Mode.
In the Dark Mode RX45
remain dark and only the audio will alert
you. Page
SENS Button
The sensitivity button, (SENS) toggles
between sensitivity modes including
“AutoScan”, “Auto No X”, and “Highway”
settings. In general, we recommend the
AutoScan mode.
Preferences
RX45 is pre-programmed at the factory
ready to go once it is installed – just turn it
on. But you can also easily change 5
features for your preferences. Press both
the BRT and SENS buttons to enter the
Preferences, then easily Review or Change
your settings. Pages 12-14
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’s display will
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Controls and Features
Power
The Beltronics RX45 was designed to turn
on and off with the ignition once it is
installed. This is accomplished by
connecting the 12-volt interface to a
switched ACC connection at the fuse panel.
(See installation manual for instructions.)
If you prefer, you may also turn the
RX45 on and off by pressing the power
located on the display controller.
button
Power-on indication
After the RX45’s start-up sequence is
complete, the matrix display will show
“Highway”, “AutoScan” or “Auto No X” to
show which sensitivity mode has been
selected.
If you prefer, you can select alternate
power-on displays. See the Preferences
section for details
Volume Adjust
To adjust the RX45 to your preferred audio
level for alerts, simply press and hold the
V•Mute button located on the display
controller. The audio will increase/
decrease while it is depressed. Once you
reach the desired audio level, simply release
the button. The RX45 will retain this setting
in its memory, even if the system is turned
off.
When the optional Laser Shifters are
connected, (see Accessories section) the
V•Mute button can be used to manually
stop “shifting” once you have corrected
your speed. Simply press the V•Mute twice
during the “Laser Shifting” message and the
Shifters will cease to transmit. The Shifters
will remain in this state for approximately
one minute. Once this time has passed, the
shifters will automatically reset. A ”Shift
On” message will be displayed to verify and
acknowledge this reset.
Mute
The V•Mute button, located on the display
controller, allows you to silence the audio
during an alert.
To mute the audio for a single specific
signal, briefly press the V•MUTE button.
After that radar encounter has passed, the
audio will automatically reset and the RX45
will alert you to the next encounter.
AutoMute
Your RX45 has our patented AutoMute
feature. After the RX45 alerts you to a radar
encounter at your selected volume level, it
automatically mutes 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 Preferences
section for details.
AutoScan / Highway / Auto NoX
The “SENS” button selects the RX45’s
sensitivity setting. We recommend the
“AutoScan” mode for most driving.
Beltronics’s exclusive AutoScan mode
provides long-range warning, with
minimum false alarms. In this mode,
Beltronics’s internal computer
continuously analyzes all incoming signals
and intelligently adjusts the sensitivity –
eliminating the majority of false alarms.
You can also select conventional
“Highway”, which provides the maximum
sensitivity. Auto NoX provides the same
sensitivity as “AutoScan” but turns off Xband completely. Full sensitivity is
maintained on all other bands.
NOTE: Before using the RX45 in
the “Auto NoX” mode, please make
sure your area does not use X-band
guns to measure speed.
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