Beltronics V8 User Manual
Beltronics
5442 West Chester Road
West Chester OH
45069 USA
USA 800-341-2288
www.beltronics.com
©2011 Beltronics
Designed and Manufactured In Canada
Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
Model: Vector V
8
VECTOR
RADA R AND L ASER DET ECTOR
Owner’s Manua l
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The Vector V8 is the most advanced radar,
laser and safety detector ever designed by
Beltronics.
The Beltronics V8 includes full X, K,
SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System
radar capability, front and rear laser
detection, varactor-tuned (VTO) microwave
receiver, 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 V8
introduces the following revolutionary
features:
• Varactor-tuned receiver provides
long-range protection against all
radar threats
• New easy-to-use Programming lets
you customize up to 6 features
• New AutoScan mode intelligently
reduces unwanted false alarms, plus
Highway and City settings
• Ultra-bright text-display provides
easy to read information from any
angle
• Detects and decodes 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 V8’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 V8 Quick Reference Card
There are 6 user-selectable options so you
can customize your V8 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 PGM, 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.
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 to
change from setting to setting, or hold the
button to scroll through all the options.
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4 To leave Program Mode, simply wait
8 seconds without pressing any
button. The unit will display
beep, and return to normal operation.
Factory Default Settings
To reset your V8 to its original factory
settings, press and hold the “CIT
“BRT” buttons while turning the power
on. The V8’s display will provide a
message, accompanied by an audible
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alert, acknowledging the reset.
Complete,
Y” and
Reset
An example
Here is how you would turn the V8’s
AutoMute feature off.
1 Enter the Program Mode by holding
both the CITY and BRT buttons down for
2 seconds. The
display
2 Then hold the RVW button down. V8
will scroll through the categories, starting
with Display
then Power-On sequence
then AutoMute (
3 Release the RVW button when the V8
shows the AutoMute item. Since the
factory setting is for AutoMute to be on,
the V8 will display aMute ON.
If you accidentally don’t release the
Review button in time, and the V8 goes to
the next category, hold the RVW button
down again, and after the V8 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.
4 times, and return to normal operation.
V8 will beep twice and
Program.
(Pilot), then Voice ( Voice),
The V8 will display Complete, beep
(PwrOn), and
aMute).
Preferences Details
Quick Reference Card
Table of Contents
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Beltronics V8 Quick Reference Card
Press the RVW button
to go from one
category to the next
PILOT
(Power-on indication)
VOICE
POWER-ON SEQUENCE
AUTOMUTE
CITY MODE SENSITIVITY
Pilot HWY
Pilot H
Voice ON
Voice OFF
PwrOn STD
PwrOn FST
aMute ON
aMute OFF
City STD
City LoX
City NoX
Press the CHG button
to change your setting
within a category
* Full word: Highway, AutoScan or City
Letter: H or A or C
* Voice alerts on
Voice alerts off
* Standard power-on sequence
Fast power-on sequence
* AutoMute on
AutoMute off
* Standard City mode sensitivity
Low X band sensitivity in City Mode
No X band sensitivity in City Mode
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Quick Reference Guide 4-5
Installation 6-7
• Power Connection 6
• Mounting Location 6
• Windshield Mount 7
Controls and Features 8-10
• Power and Volume Control 8
• Power-on indication 8
• Voice 8
• AutoMute 8
• Mute 8
• Highway / AutoScan / City Button 9
• Brightness and Dark Mode 9
• Audible Alerts
• Power Connector
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10
Programming 11-14
• How to use Programming 11
• Example of Programming
• Overview of Programming
• Details of Programming
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12
13-14
Technical Details 15-21
• Specifications 15
• Interpreting Alerts
• How Radar Works
• How “POP” Works
• How Laser Works
16-17
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19
• TSR Signal Ranking Software 20
• How Safety Radar Works 20-
21
Service 22-28
• Troubleshooting 22-23
* Factory Default Settings
BANDS
Bands DFT
Bands MOD
POP ON or OFF (default is off)
SWS ON or OFF (default is off)
TSR ON or OFF (default is off)
* Factory default settings
Factory default settings modified
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by
pressing VOLUME• MUTE button
• Signal Strength Meter
• Service 24
10
• Warranty and Accessories 25
• Registration 27-28
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Quick Reference Guide
To begin using your V8,
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 V8 on the windshield
using the supplied windshield mount.
3 Press the PWR button, located top left,
to turn the V
4 Press and hold the Volume/Mute
button to adjust the volume.
Please read the manual to fully understand
your V
8’s operation and features.
8 on.
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QuickMount Slot
Insert the V
mount into this slot. Page 7
QuickMount Button
Press the button, and slide the Windshield
mount into one of its four locking
positions. Page 7
City Button
Switches between AutoScan, City and
Highway settings. In general, we
recommend AutoScan. Page 9
Power
Press the PWR button to turn the V
or off.
AutoMute
Your V
automatically reduces the volume level of
the audio alert after a brief period. If you
prefer, you can turn AutoMute off. Page 8
Programming
Your V
turn it on. But you can also easily change 6
features for your preferences. Page
8’s adjustable Windshield
8 on
8’s patented AutoMute
8 is ready to go, just plug it in and
12-14
Radar Antenna and Laser Lens
The rear panel of your V
a clear view of the road ahead. For best
performance, do not mount the V
directly behind windshield wipers
or tinted areas. Page 6
Alphanumeric Matrix Display
Your V
8’s display will show Highway,
AutoScan, or City as its power-on
indication. If you prefer, you can choose
other power-on indications. Page 12-14
During an alert, the display will
indicate radar band, and a precise bar graph
of signal strength. Page 10
NOTE: In the Dark Mode the display
will not light during an alert. Page 9
8 should have
8
Rear Laser Port
Receives laser signals from behind the
vehicle.
Earphone Jack
Accepts standard mono 3.5mm 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 “AD
or “CD” (indicating AutoScan Dark,
Highway Dark, or City Dark). In the Dark
Mode, the V8’s meter will not display
during an alert, only the audio will alert you.
Page 9
Power Jack
Plug the power cord into this connector.
Page 6
Volume and Mute Button
Press and hold the Volume/Mute button to
adjust the alert volume level. Page 8
Briefly press this button to silence the
audio for a specific alert. (The audio will
alert you to the next encounter.) Page 8
,” “HD,”
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Installation
Power Connection
To power your V8, plug the small end of the
power cord, (telephone-type connector)
into the modular jack on the V8’s right side,
and plug the lighter plug adapter into your
vehicle’s lighter socket or accessory socket.
Your V8 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 lighter plug. 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 coiled SmartPlug or Directwire power cords. Page 25
Mounting Location
WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot
anticipate the many ways the V8 can
be mounted. It is important that you
mount your V8 where it will not
impair your view nor present a
hazard in case of an accident.
Where to mount your V8
For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:
• Using the QuickMount bracket, mount
your V8 level, and high enough on your
front windshield to provide a clear view of
the road from the front and rear.
• Mount the V8 away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the radar
antenna or laser lens.
Windshield QuickMount
The V8’s QuickMount bracket is designed
for unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting.
1 Depress the QuickMount button on
the top of the V8 (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 the V8 on your windshield,
use the QuickMount adjustment button
located on the top of the V8, and slide the
V8 forward or backward to obtain a level
horizontal position.
When installed and adjusted properly, the
back top edge of the V8 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 V8 by pressing the adjustment button
and sliding the V8 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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