Beltronics V965 User Manual

Beltronics

5442 West Chester Road

West Chester OH

45069 USA

USA 800-341-2288
www.beltronics.com

©2006 Beltronics

Designed and Manufactured In Canada

Features, specifications and prices subject to change without notice.

Model: V965

Owner’s Manual

Congratulations Quick Reference Card

The Bel V965 is the most advanced radar,
laser and safety detector ever designed by
Beltronics.

The Bel V965 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 V965 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 V965’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 6 user-selectable options so you
can customize your V965 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.

(The unit will display Complete, beep, and
return to normal operation).

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Factory Default Settings

To reset V965 to its original factory
settings, press and hold the “CITY”and
“BRT” buttons while turning the power
on. V965’s display will provide a “Reset”
message, accompanied by an audible

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alert, acknowledging the reset.

. (You can either tap

An example

Here is how you would turn V965’s
AutoMute feature off.

1 Enter the Program Mode by holding
both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2
seconds.

V965 will beep twice and display

Program.
2 Then hold the RVW button down. V965

will scroll through the categories, starting
with Display (Pilot), then Voice( Voice),
then Power-On sequence (
then AutoMute (

3 Release the RVW button when V965
shows the AutoMute item.

factory setting is for AutoMute to be on,
V965 will display

(If you accidentally don’t release the
Review button in time, and V965 goes to
the next category, hold the RVW button
down again, and after V965 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 V965 will display Complete, beep 4
times, and return to normal operation.

aMute).

aMute ON.

PwrOn), and

Since the

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Table of Contents

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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

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 modifi

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

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• Power-on indication 8

• Voice 8

• AutoMute 8

• Mute 8

• Highway / AutoScan / City Button 9

• Brightness and Dark Mode 9

• Audible Alerts 1 0

• Power Connector 1 0

• Signal Strength Meter 1 1

Programming 12-16

• 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

* Factory Default Settings

Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by
pressing the VOLUME/MUTE button

POP ON or OFF (default is off)
SWS ON or OFF (default is off)

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Quick Reference Guide

T o begin using your V965,
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 V965 on the windshield

using the supplied windshield mount.

3 Press the PWR button, located top left,

to turn the V965 on.

4 Press and hold the Volume/Mute

button to adjust the volume.

Please read the manual to fully understand
V965’s operation and features.

QuickMount Slot

Insert V965’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

Press the PWR button to turn the V965 on
or off.

Volume

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

AutoMute

V965’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

V965 is ready to go, just plug it in and turn it
on. But you can also easily change 6 features
for your preferences.

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Radar Antenna and Laser Lens

The rear panel of your V965 should have a
clear view of the road ahead. For best
performance, do not mount V965

directly behind windshield wipers

or tinted areas.

Alphanumeric Matrix Display

V965’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.

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Note: In the Dark Mode the display will

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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,” “HD,”
or “CD” (indicating AutoScan, Dark,
Highway Dark, or City Dark). In the Dark
Mode, V965’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.

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Mute Button

Briefly press this button (above the display)
to silence the audio for a specific alert. (The
audio will alert you to the next encounter.)

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Installation

Power Connection

To power V965, plug the small end of the
power cord, (telephone-type connector)
into the modular jack on V965’s right side,
and plug the lighter plug adapter into your
vehicle’s lighter socket or accessory socket.

V965 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.

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Mounting Location

WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot anticipate
the many ways the V965 can be mounted.
It is important that you mount V965 where
it will not impair your view nor present a
hazard in case of an accident.

Where to mount V965

For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:

• Using the QuickMount bracket, mount
your V965 level, and high enough on your
front windshield to provide a clear view of
the road from the front and rear.

• Mount V965 away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the radar
antenna or laser lens.

Windshield QuickMount

V965’s QuickMount bracket is designed for
unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting.

1 Depress the QuickMount button on the
top of V965 (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 V965 on your windshield, use
the QuickMount adjustment button
located on the top of the V965, and slide
V965 forward or backward to obtain a level
horizontal position.

When installed and adjusted properly, the
back top edge of the V965 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 V965 by pressing the adjustment button
and sliding V965 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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