Beltronics STi-R User Manual
S T E A L T H I N S T A L L E D
BELTRONICS
5442 West Chester Road
West Chester OH
45069 USA
USA 800-341-2288
www.beltronics.com
©2007 BELTRONICS
Made in Canada
Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
Model: STi-R
D I G I T A L R A D A R•L A S E R•S A F E T Y D E T E C T O R
Owner
’s Manual
Congratulations Quick Reference Card
The BELTRONICS STi-R is the most
advanced stealth-installed radar, laser and
safety detector ever designed.
The STi-R includes full X, K,
SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning
System radar capability, front laser
detection, dual LNA (low noise amplifier)
microwave receivers, 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 BELTRONICS STi-R
contains the following revolutionary
features:
• Dual LNA (low noise amplifier)
receivers provide the longest
possible warning against all radar
threats.
• TotalShield* RF Technology
provides the ultimate in
undetectability.
• High and low voltage warning is
given any time the vehicle’s voltage
drops below 10.5 volts, or goes
above 16.5 volts.
• Easy-to-use Programming lets you
customize up to 7 features.
• Exclusive AutoScan mode
intelligently reduces unwanted
false alarms.
• Ultra-bright text-display provides
easy to read information from any
angle.
• Tech Display provides actual
numeric radar frequency for any
radar signal.
• Programmable Bands (on/off).
• Detects and decodes up to 64 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 BELTRONICS STi-R’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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BELTRONICS STi-R Quick Reference Card
There are 7 user-selectable options so
you can customize your STi-R for your
own preferences.
The buttons labeled VOL/MUTE and
SENS are also used to enter the Programming Mode, REVI EW your current
program settings, and to CHANGE any
settings as desired. The abbreviations
PGM, RVW and CHG are located on the
lower part of the display lens and are
highl ighted in graphics.
How to use Programming
1 To enter Program Mode, press and
hold both VOL/MUTE and SENS buttons
down for 2 seconds
twice, and display the word
2 Then press the VOL/MUTE 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 SENS 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
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8 seconds without pressing any button,
or mometarily press the PWR button.
The unit will display
times, and return to normal operation.
Factory Default Settings
To reset the STi-R to its original factor y
settings, press and hold the “VOL/
MUTE” and “SENS” buttons while
turning the power on. The STi-R’s
display will provide a
1
accompanied by an audible alert
acknowledgi ng the reset.
. The unit will beep
Program.
Complete, beep 4
Reset message,
An example
Here is how you would turn the STi-R’s
AutoMute feature off.
1 Enter the Program Mode by holding
both the VOL/MUTE and SENS buttons
down for 2 seconds. The STi-R will beep
twice and display Program.
2 Then hold the VOL/MUTE button
down. The STi-R will scroll through the
categories, starting with power-on
indication ( Pilot), Voice, Power-on
sequence, signal strength meter, and
then AutoMute.
3 Release the VOL/MUTE button when
the STi-R shows the AutoMute item.
Since the factory setting is for AutoMute
to be on, the STi-R will display
aMute ON.
If you accidentally don’t release the
Review button in time, and the STi-R
goes to the next category, hold the
VOL/MUTE button down again, and
scroll through the categories again until
aMute is displayed .
4 Press the SENS button to change from
aMute ON to aMute OFF.
5 To complete the Progra mming, simply
wait 8 seconds without pressing any
button, or press the PWR button.
STi-R will display
times, and return to normal operation.
Complete, beep 4
Programming Details
The
Quick Reference Card
Table of Contents
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BELTRONICS STi-R Quick Reference Card
Press the VOL/MUTE button Press the SENS button
to go from one category to change your setting
to the next within a category
PILOT Pilot HWY * Full word: Highway, AutoScan, etc.
(Power-on indication) Pilot H Letter: H, A, C, or Cnx
Pilot V Vehicle voltage
VOICE Voice ON * Voice alerts on
Voice OFF Voice alerts off
POWER-ON SEQUENCE PwrOn STD * Standard power-on sequence
PwrOn FST Fast power-on sequence
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Meter STD * Standard signal strength meter
Meter THT Threat Display
Meter TEC Tech Display
AUTOMUTE aMute ON * AutoMute on
aMute OFF AutoMute off
BRIGHTNESS Brt Auto * Automatic brightness
Brt Min Minimum brightness
Brt Med Medium brightness
Brt Max Maximum brightness
Brt Dark All dark
BANDS Bands DFT * Factory default settings
When KaSW is off,
Bands MOD Factory default settings modified
each Ka segment can be turned on or off
Ka1 (33.392 - 33.704) ON or OFF
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by press-
Ka2 (33.704 - 33.896) ON or OFF
Ka3 (33.886 - 34.198) ON or OFF
ing and holding the “SENS” button
Ka4 (34.184 - 34.592) ON or OFF
X ON or OFF (default is on)
Ka5 (34.592 - 34.808) ON or OFF
K ON or OFF (default is on)
Ka6 (34.806 - 35.166) ON or OFF
KaSW ON or OFF (default is on)
Ka7 (34.143 - 35.383) ON or OFF
LSR ON or OFF (default is on)
Ka8 (35.378 - 35.618) ON or OFF
SWS ON or OFF (default is off)
Ka9 (35.595 - 35.835) ON or OFF
POP ON or OFF (default is off)
Ka10 (35.830 - 35.998) ON or OFF
RDR ON or OFF (default is on)
* Factory Default Settings
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Quick Reference Card 1-2
Quick Reference Guide 4-5
Controls and Features
• Power 6
• Volume Control 6
• Power-on Indication 6
• Voice Alerts 6
• AutoMute 6
• Mute 6
• Sensitivity Button 7
• Brightness 7
• Audible Alerts
• Signal Strength Meter
• Threat Display
• Tech Display
6-9
Programming 10-14
• How to use Programming 10
• Example of Programming
• Overview of Programming
• Details of Programming
Technical Details 15-21
• Specifications 15
• Interpreting Alerts
• How Radar Works 18
• How “POP” Works 18
• How Laser Works 19
• How TotalShield
8
• How Safety Radar Works 20-
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Service 22-28
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• Troubleshooting 22-23
• Service 24
• Warranty 25
• Registration 27-28
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Technology Works 20
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Quick Reference Guide
Once your STi-R has been installed,
just follow these simple steps
1 Press the PWR button, located on the
left side of the controller, to turn the
STi-R on/off. If installed to a switched
accessory, the Sti-R will turn on/off
with the vehicle’s ignition.
2 Press and hold the VOL/MUTE
button to adjust the volume level.
Please read the manual to fully understand
the STi-R’s operation and features.
AutoMute
STi-R’s patented AutoMute automatically
reduces the volume level of the audio alert
after a brief period. If you prefer, you can
turn AutoMute off.
Programming
You can also easily change 9 features for
your preferences.
Page 6
Pages 12-14
Power-on LED Indicator
Control Module
Display Module
Power
Press the PWR button to turn the STi-R on
or off.
VOL/MUTE Button
Press and hold the VOL/MUTE button to
adjust the alert volume level.
Briefly press this button to silence the
audio for a specific alert. (The audio will
alert you to the next encounter.) Page 6
Sensitivity Button (SENS)
Switches between Highway, AutoScan,
City and City NoX settings. In general, we
recommend the AutoScan mode. Page
Alphanumeric Display
The STi-R’s display will
show Highway, AutoScan, City,
or City NoX as its power-on indication.
If you prefer, you can choose other poweron indications. Pages
During an alert, the display will
indicate the radar or laser band, and a
precise bar graph of signal strength.
Pages 8 and 13
NOTE: In the Dark Mode the display will
not light during an alert. Pages 7, 14
10-14
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Controls and Features
Power
To turn STi-R on or off, press the PWR
button located on the front left side of the
controller. When you turn STi-R on, it goes
through a sequence of alerts.
If you prefer, you may program your
STi-R for a shorter power-on sequence. See
the Programming section for details.
Volume
Press and hold the VOL/MUTE button
located in the center of the controller to
adjust the STi-R’s alert volume level. The
audio will ramp up and down,
accompanied by a bar-graph on the display.
Once you’ve reached your preferred audio
level, simply release the button.
To change the direction of the audio
ramping (down instead of up or vice
versa) simply release the VOL/MUTE
button quickly press and hold it again to
change its direction.
Power-on indication
After STi-R’s start-up sequence is complete,
the alphanumeric display will show
Highway, AutoScan, City or City NoX to
indicate which sensitivity mode is
selected.
If you prefer, you can select alternate
power-on displays. See the Programming
section for details.
Voice Alerts
The STi-R provides digital voice
announcements (factory default) for alerts.
If you prefer, you can turn off the
voice announcement feature and have the
STi-R provide audible tones without the
voice announcement. See programming
section for details.
AutoMute
Your STi-R has our patented AutoMute
feature. After STi-R 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.
Mute
The VOL/MUTE button, located in the
center of the STi-R’s front panel, allows
you to silence the audio alert during a
radar encounter.
To mute the audio for a single specific
signal, briefly press the VOL/MUTE button.
After that radar encounter has passed, the
mute will automatically reset and the
audio will alert you to the next encounter.
Sensitivity Button (SENS)
The “SENS” button selects the STi-R’s
sensitivity mode. We recommend
AutoScan mode for most driving.
Highway Mode (Highway)
In this setting, the STi-R will detect all
signals at maximum range.
AutoScan Mode (AutoScan)
In this setting the STi-R’s internal
computer continuously analyzes all
incoming signals and intelligently filters
out unwanted X and K-band false alarms
from automatic door openers and motion
sensors. Full sensitivity is maintained on
all other bands.
City (City STD)
In this setting, X and K-band sensitivity is
further reduced to eliminate unwanted
false alarms in congested urban areas.
City NoX (City NoX)
In this setting, K-band sensitivity is the
same as City STD, however, X-band is
completely turned off.
WARNING: Do not use the STi-R City
NoX mode unless you are absolutely
certain that there are no traffic radar
guns using X-band in your area.
Brightness
The STi-R’s brightness is controlled by a
sensor located behind the display lens.
This sensor will automatically adjust the
display based on the ambient light in your
vehicle. If you prefer, you can select a
fixed brightness level, including Full Dark
Mode. See the programming section for
details.
Sensor location
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