Beltronics RX65 User Manual
Congratulations Quick Reference Card
The BEL Pro RX65 is the most advanced
radar, laser and safety detector ever
designed by Beltronics.
The BEL RX65 includes full X, K,
SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System
radar capability, front and rear laser
detection, 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 RX65 introduces a
new level of revolutionary performance and
innovative features.
• Superior long-range radar and laser
detection, including new “POP”
mode alert
• Advanced Programming lets you
customize 7 features
• AutoScan mode drastically reduces
false alarms, plus Highway and City
settings
• Ultra-bright alphanumeric Display
with 280 LEDs
• Exclusive Threat Display tracks and
displays multiple radar signals,
including signal strength.
• Tech Display provides actual
numeric radar frequency for any
radar signal
• New Programmable Bands (on/off),
including International and North
American settings.
• Detects and decodes Safety Warning
System messages
• Includes new coiled SmartPlug
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 RX65’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.
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There are 7 user-selectable options so you
can customize your RX65 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”).
2Then press the RVW button to review
the current settings
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
(You can either tap the button to
setting.
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,
or press the PWR button.
display Complete, beep, and return to
normal operation).
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Factory Default Settings
To reset RX65 to its original factory
settings, press and hold the “CITY”and
“BRT” buttons while turning the power
on. RX65’s display will provide a “Reset”
message, accompanied by an audible
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alert, acknowledging the reset.
. (You can either tap
(The unit will
An example
Here is how you would turn RX65’s
AutoMute feature off.
1 Enter the Program Mode by holding
both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2
seconds.
RX65 will beep twice and display
Program.
2 Then hold the RVW button down. The
RX65 will scroll through the categories,
starting with Pilot (Pilot), then Voice
(
Voice), then Power-on sequence
PwrOn), then Signal strength meter
(
(
Meter), and then AutoMute (aMute).
3 Release the RVW button when RX65
shows the AutoMute item.
factory setting is for AutoMute to be on,
RX65 will display aMute ON.
(If you accidentally don’t release the
RVW button in time, and the RX65 goes to
the next category, hold the RVW button
down again, and after RX65 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,
or press the PWR button.
display
Complete, beep, and return to
normal operation.
Since the
The RX65 will
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Quick Reference Card
Table of Contents
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Press the RVW button
to go from one category
* Factory Default Settings
to the next
(Power-on indication)
POWER-ON SEQUENCE
STRENGTH METER
SIGNAL
AUTOMUTE
CITY MODE SENSITIVITY
PILOT
VOICE
BANDS
Pilot HWY
Pilot H
Pilot V
Voice ON
Voice OFF
PwrOn STD
PwrOn FST
Meter STD
Meter THT
Meter TEC
aMute ON
aMute OFF
City STD
City LoX
City NoX
Bands ALL
Bands MOD
X ON
K ON or OFF
Ka USA or Intl or OFF
POP ON or OFF
Ku ON or OFF
LSR ON or OFF
SWS ON or 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
Threat Display
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 has been modified
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by
pressing the VOLUME/MUTE button
or OFF
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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
• Voice 8
• Power-on indication 8
• AutoMute 8
• Mute 8
• Highway / AutoScan / City Switch 8
• Brightness and Dark Mode 9
• Audible Alerts 9
• Power Connector 1 0
• Signal Strength Meter 1 0
• Threat Display 1 1
• Tech Display 1 1
Programming 12-1 6
• How to use Programming 12
• Example of Programming 12
• Overview of Programming 13
• Details of Programming 1 4-16
T echnical Details 17-23
• Specifications 17
• Interpreting Alerts 18-1 9
• 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 Guide
T o begin using your RX65,
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 RX65 on the windshield
using the supplied windshield mount.
3 Press the PWR button, located top left,
to turn RX65 on.
4 Press and hold the Volume/Mute
button to adjust the volume.
Please read the manual to fully understand
RX65’s operation and features.
QuickMount Slot
Insert RX65’s adjustable Windshield mount
into this slot.
QuickMount Button
Press the button, and slide the Windshield
mount into one of its four locking positions.
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City Button
Switches between AutoScan, City and
Highway, settings. In general, we
recommend AutoScan.
Power Button
Press the PWR button to turn the RX65 on
or off.
AutoMute
RX65’s patented AutoMute automatically
reduces the volume level of the audio alert
after a brief period.
you can turn AutoMute off.
Programming
RX65 is ready to go, just plug it in and turn
it on. But you can also easily change 8
features for your preferences.
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Page 8. If you prefer,
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Radar Antenna and Laser Lens
The rear panel of your RX65 should have a
clear view of the road ahead. For best
performance, do not mount the RX65
directly behind windshield wipers
or tinted areas.
Alphanumeric Matrix Display
RX65’s display will show Highway,
AutoScan, or City as its power-on indication.
If you prefer, you can choose other poweron indications.
During an alert, the display will indicate
radar band, and a precise bar graph of signal
strength.
not light during an alert.
text messages.
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Note: In the Dark Mode the display will
The display can also show Safety Radar
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Rear Laser Port
Receives laser signals from behind the
vehicle.
Earphone Jack
Accepts standard 3.5mm MONO 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 dim “AD,”
“HD,” or “CD” (indicating AutoScan, Dark,
Highway Dark, or City Dark). In the Dark
Mode, RX65’s meter will not display during
an alert, only the audio will alert you.
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Power Jack
Plug the SmartPlug into this connector.
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Volume / Mute Button
Press and hold to adjust the volume level.
Briefly press this button (above the
display) to silence the audio for a specific
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alert.
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Installation
Power Connection
To power RX65, plug the small end of the
SmartPlug, (telephone-type connector) into
the modular jack on RX65’s right side, and
plug the lighter plug adapter into your
vehicle’s lighter socket or accessory socket.
RX65 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 SmartPlug’s lighter
plug adapter. 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 Direct-wire SmartPlug.
Mounting Location
WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot anticipate
the many ways the RX65 can be mounted.
It is important that you mount RX65 where
it will not impair your view nor present a
hazard in case of an accident.
Where to mount RX65
For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:
• Using the Windshield QuickMount, mount
your RX65 level, and high enough on your
front windshield to provide a clear view of
the road from the front and rear.
• Mount RX65 away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the radar
antenna or laser lens.
Windshield QuickMount
RX65’s QuickMount windshield bracket is
designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free
mounting.
1 Depress the QuickMount button on the
top of RX65 (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 RX65 on your windshield,
use the QuickMount adjustment button
located on the top of the RX65, and slide
RX65 forward or backward to obtain a level
horizontal position.
When installed and adjusted properly, the
back top edge of the RX65 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 RX65 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.
Additional mounts are available.
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