Beltronics V10 Owner's Manual

Beltronics

5442 West Chester Road

West Chester OH

45069 USA

USA 1.800.341.2288

www.beltronics.com

©2012 Beltronics

Designed in USA • Manufactured In Canada

Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice. Model: Vector V10

VECTOR

RADAR AND LASER DETECTOR

Owner’s Manual

Congratulations

TheVectorV10 is the most advanced radar, laser and safety detector ever designed by Beltronics.

The BELV10 includes full X,K, SuperWide Ka,and SafetyWarning System radar capability,front and rear laser detection,digital signal processing (DSP) for superior range and reduced false alarms,our patented Mute andAutoMute, audible and visual band alerts,and all the performance you’d expect from Beltronics.

In addition,the BELV10 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

•ExclusiveThreat 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 SafetyWarning System messages

•Includes coiled SmartCord

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 yourV10’s outstanding performance and innovative features.

Please drive safely.

FCCNote:

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment.

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QuickReferenceCard

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Beltronics V10 Quick Reference Card

	There are 7 user-selectable options so you	An example
	can customize yourV10 for your own	Here is how you would turn theV10’s
	preferences.	AutoMute feature off.
	The buttons labeled CITY and BRT are
	also used to enter the Program Mode,	1 Enter the Program Mode by holding
	REVIEW your current program settings,	both the CITY and BRT buttons down for
	and to CHANGE any settings as desired.	2 seconds.TheV10 will beep twice and
	The words PGM,RVW and CHG are	display Program.
	located on the top of the detector,and are
	highlighted in graphics.	2 Then hold the RVW button down.V10
	HowtouseProgramming	will scroll through the categories, starting
		with Pilot (Pilot), thenVoice(Voice),
	1To enter Program Mode, press and	then Power-On sequence (PwrOn), then
	hold both CITY and BRT buttons down	Signal Strength Meter (Meter), and then
	for 2 seconds.The unit will beep twice,	AutoMute (aMute).
	and will display the word Program.
	2Then press the RVW button to review	3 Release the RVW button when theV10
		shows theAutoMute item.Since the
	the current settings.You can either tap	factory setting is for AutoMute to be on,
	the button to change from item to item,or	theV10 will display aMute ON.
	hold the button to scroll through the items.	If you accidentally don’t release the
	3Press the CHG button to change any	Review button in time, and theV10 goes
		to the next category, hold the RVW button
	setting.You can either tap the button to	down again, and after theV10 scrolls
	change from setting to setting,or hold the	through all categories, it will begin again
	button to scroll through all the options.	at the top of the list.
	4To leave Program Mode, simply wait	4 Press the CHG button to change from
	8 seconds without pressing any	aMute ON to aMute OFF.
	button, or press the PWR button.The
	unit will display Complete,beep,and	5 To complete the Programming,simply
	return to normal operation.	wait 8 seconds without pressing any
	FactoryDefaultSettings	button, or press the PWR button.TheV10
		will display Complete, beep 4 times, and
	To reset yourV10 to its original factory	return to normal operation.
	settings, press and hold the“CITY”and
	“BRT” buttons while turning the power
	on.TheV10’s display will provide a
	Resetmessage,accompanied by an
	audible alert,acknowledging the reset.	PreferencesDetails

QuickReferenceCard

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Beltronics V10 Quick Reference Card

	PresstheRVWbutton					PresstheCHGbutton
	togofromone					tochangeyoursetting
	categorytothenext					withinacategory
		Pilot		HWY
	PILOT					*Fullword:Highway,AutoScanorCity
	(Power-onindication)	Pilot		H		Letter:HorAorC
		Pilot		V		Vehiclevoltage
	VOICE	Voice		ON		*Voicealertson
		Voice		OFF		Voicealertso
	POWER-ONSEQUENCE	PwrOn		STD		*Standardpower-onsequence
		PwrOn		FST		Fastpower-onsequence
	SIGNALSTRENGTHMETER	Meter		STD		*Standardsignalstrengthmeter
		Meter		THT		ThreatDisplay
		Meter		TEC		TechDisplay
	AUTOMUTE	aMute		ON		*AutoMuteon
		aMute		OFF		AutoMuteo
	CITYMODESENSITIVITY	City		STD		*StandardCityModesensitivity
		City		LoX		LowXbandsensitivityinCityMode
		City		NoX		NoXbandsensitivityinCityMode

BANDS

*FactoryDefaultSettings

Bands DFT *Allbandsenabled

Bands MOD	Oneormorebandshasbeenmodified
			Turnbands“ON”or“OFF”by
			pressingVOLUME•MUTEbutton
X	ON	or	OFF (defaultisON)
K	ON	or	OFF (defaultisON)
TSR	ON	or	OFF (defaultisON)
Ka	USA*or		Intl or OFF
POP	ON	or	OFF (defaultisOFF)
LSR	ON	or	OFF (defaultisON)
SWS	ON	or	OFF (defaultisOFF)

		TableofContents
		QuickReferenceGuide	4-5		Programming	12-16
		Installation	6-7		•HowtouseProgramming	12
		•PowerConnection	6		•ExampleofProgramming	12
		•MountingLocation	6		•OverviewofProgramming	13
		•WindshieldMount	7		•DetailsofProgramming	14-16
		ControlsandFeatures	8-11		TechnicalDetails	17-23
		•PowerOn/O	8		•Specifications	17
		•Power-onindication	8		•InterpretingAlerts	18-19
		•Voice	8		•HowRadarWorks	20
		•AutoMute	8		•How“POP”Works	20
cardRemove		•Volume/Mute	8		•HowLaserWorks	21
along		•Highway/AutoScan/CityButton	8		•How"TSR"Works	22
		•BrightnessandDarkMode	9		•HowSafetyRadarWorks	22-23
perforations
		•AudibleAlerts	9		Service	24-28
		•PowerConnector	10		•Troubleshooting	24-25
		•SignalStrengthMeter	10		•Service	26
		•ThreatDisplay	11		•Registration	27-28
		•TechDisplay	11		•WarrantyandAccessories	29
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QuickReferenceGuide

TobeginusingyourV10,just followthesesimplesteps:

1Plug 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.

2Mount your V10 on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount.

3Press the PWR button, located top left, to turn the V10 on.

4Press and hold the Volume/Mute button to adjust the volume.

Please read the manual to fully understand your V10’s operation and features.

QuickMountSlot Insert the V10’s adjustable Windshield mount into this slot. Page 7

QuickMountButton Press the button, and slide the Windshield mount into one of its four locking positions. Page 7

CityButton Switches between AutoScan, City and Highway settings. In general, we recommend AutoScan. Page 8

Power Press the PWR button to turn the V10 on or off. Page 8

Volume Press and hold theVolume/Mute button to adjust the alert volume level.Page 8

AutoMute V10’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

Programming YourV10 is ready to go, just plug it in and turn it on. But you can also easily change 7 features for your preferences. Pages 12-16

	RadarAntennaandLaserLens	RearLaserPort
	The rear panel of your V10 should have	Receives laser signals from behind the
	a clear view of the road ahead. For best	vehicle.
	performance, do not mount the V10	EarphoneJack
	directly behind windshield wipers
	or tinted areas. Page 6	Accepts standard 3.5mm MONO earphone.
		BrightnessButton
		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” (indicatingAutoScan,Dark,
		Highway Dark,or City Dark).In the Dark
		Mode,V10’s meter will not display during
		an alert,only the audio will alert you.
		Page 9
		PowerJack
		Plug the power cord into this connector.
	AlphanumericMatrixDisplay	Page 6
		VolumeandMuteButton
	Your V10’s display will show Highway,
	AutoScan, or City as its power-on	Press and hold to adjust the volume level.
	indication. If you prefer, you can choose	Briefly press this button (above the
	other power-on indications. Pages 12-14	display) to silence the audio for a specific
	During an alert, the display will	alert.Page 8
	indicate radar band, and a precise bar graph
	of signal strength. Page 11
	NOTE: In the Dark Mode the display
	will not light during an alert. Page 9
	The display can also show Safety Radar
	text messages.Pages 22-23

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Installation

PowerConnection

To powerV10,plug the small end of the SmartCord,(telephone-type connector) into the modular jack onV10’s right side, and plug the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter socket or accessory socket.

V10 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 SmartCord’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 theAccessories section for details.

MountingLocation

WARNING: Beltronics cannot anticipate the many ways the V10 can be mounted. It is important that you mount V10 where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident.

Where to mount V10

For optimum detection performance,we recommend the following:

•Using theWindshield QuickMount, mount yourV10 level,and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view of the road from the front and rear.

•MountV10 away from windshield wipers,other solid objects,and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens.

WindshieldQuickMount

V10’s QuickMount windshield bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting.

1 Depress the QuickMount button on the top of theV10 (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 theV10 on your windshield, use the QuickMount adjustment button located on the top of theV10,and slide the V10 forward or backward to obtain a level horizontal position.

When installed and adjusted properly,the back top edge of theV10 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 theV10 by pressing the adjustment button and sliding theV10 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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