V895
Beltronics
5442 West Chester Road
West Chester OH
45069 USA
USA 800-341-2288
Canada 800-268-3994
www.beltronics.com
©2005 Beltronics
Made In Canada
Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
Model: V895
DIGITAL RADAR•LASER•SAFETY DETECTOR
Owner’s Manual
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The Bel V895 is the most advanced radar,
laser and safety detector ever designed by
Beltronics.
The Bel V895 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 Bel V895 introduces
the follow 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 V895’s outstanding performance and
innovative features.
Please drive safely.
Congratulations Quick Reference Card
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Programming Details E
Factory Default Settings
To reset your V895 to its original factory
settings, press and hold the “CITY” and
“BRT” buttons while turning the power
on. The V895’s display will provide a
“Reset” message, accompanied by an
audible alert, acknowledging the reset.
BEL V895 Quick Reference Card
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An example
Here is how you would turn the V895’s
AutoMute feature off.
1 Enter the Program Mode by holding
both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2
seconds. The V895 will beep twice and
display Program.
2 Then hold the RVW button down. V895
will scroll through the categories, starting
with Display (Pilot), then Voice (Voice),
then Power-On sequence (PwrOn), and
then AutoMute (aMute).
3 Release the RVW button when the V895
shows the AutoMute item. Since the
factory setting is for AutoMute to be on,
the V895 will display aMute ON.
(If you accidentally don’t release the
Review button in time, and the V895 goes
to the next category, hold the RVW button
down again, and after the V895 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.
The V895 will display Complete, beep 4
times, and return to normal operation.
There are 6 user-selectable options so you
can customize your V895 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”).
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).
4 To leave Program Mode, simply wait
8 seconds without pressing any button.
(The unit will display Complete, beep, and
return to normal operation).
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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Table of Contents
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 10
• Power Connector 10
• Signal Strength Meter 10
Programming 11-14
• How to use Programming 11
• Example of Programming 11
• Overview of Programming 12
• Details of Programming 13-14
Technical Details 15-21
• Specifications 15
• Interpreting Alerts 16-17
• How Radar Works 18
• How “POP” Works 18
• How Laser Works 19
• How Safety Radar Works 20-21
Service 22-28
• Troubleshooting 22-23
• Service 24
• Warranty and Accessories 25
• Registration 27-28
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Quick Reference Card
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* Factory Default Settings
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Press the RVW button
to go from one category
to the next
PILOT
(Power-on indication)
VOICE
POWER-ON SEQUENCE
AUTOMUTE
CITY MODE SENSITIVITY
BANDS
Pilot HWY
Pilot H
Voice ON
Voice OFF
PwrOn STD
PwrOn FST
aMute ON
aMute OFF
City STD
City LoX
City NoX
Bands DFT
Bands MOD
POP ON or OFF (default is off)
SWS ON or OFF (default is 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
* 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
* Factory default settings
Factory default settings modified
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by
pressing the VOLUME/MUTE button
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Radar Antenna and Laser Lens
The rear panel of your V895 should have a
clear view of the road ahead. For best
performance, do not mount the V895
directly behind windshield wipers
or tinted areas. Page 6
Alphanumeric Matrix Display
Your V895’s display will show Highway,
AutoScan, or City as its power-on indication.
If you prefer, you can choose other poweron 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
Quick Reference Guide
To begin using your V895,
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 V895 on the windshield
using the supplied windshield mount.
3 Press the PWR button, located top left,
to turn the V895 on.
4 Press and hold the Volume/Mute
button to adjust the volume.
Please read the manual to fully understand
your V895’s operation and features.
QuickMount Slot
Insert the V895’s adjustable Windshield
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 V895 on
or off.
AutoMute
Your V895’s patented AutoMute
automatically reduces the volume level of
the audio alert after a brief period. Page 8.
If you prefer, you can turn AutoMute off.
Page 8
Programming
Your V895 is ready to go, just plug it in and
turn it on. But you can also easily change 6
features for your preferences. Page 12-14
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Rear Laser Port
Receives laser signals from behind the
vehicle.
Earphone Jack
Accepts standard 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,” “HD,”
or “CD” (indicating AutoScan, Dark,
Highway Dark, or City Dark). In the Dark
Mode, the V895’s meter will not display
during an alert, only the audio will alert you.
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Power Jack
Plug the power cord into this connector.
Pages 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
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Power Connection
To power your V895, plug the small end of
the power cord, (telephone-type
connector) into the modular jack on the
V895’s right side, and plug the lighter plug
adapter into your vehicle’s lighter socket or
accessory socket.
Your V895 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 Direct-wire
power cords. Page 25
Mounting Location
WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot anticipate
the many ways the V895 can be mounted.
It is important that you mount your V895
where it will not impair your view nor
present a hazard in case of an accident.
Where to mount your V895
For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:
• Using the QuickMount bracket, mount
your V895 level, and high enough on your
front windshield to provide a clear view of
the road from the front and rear.
• Mount the V895 away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the radar
antenna or laser lens.
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Installation
Windshield QuickMount
The V895’s QuickMount bracket is designed
for unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting.
1 Depress the QuickMount button on the
top of the V895 (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 V895 on your windshield,
use the QuickMount adjustment button
located on the top of the V895, and slide
the V895 forward or backward to obtain a
level horizontal position.
When installed and adjusted properly, the
back top edge of the V895 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 V895 by pressing the adjustment button
and sliding the V895 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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