Beltronics Vector 940 Owner's 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: V940
Owner’s Manual
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The Bel V940 is the most advanced radar,
laser and safety detector ever designed by
Beltronics.
The Bel V940 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 perfor
mance you’d expect from Beltronics.
In addition, the Bel V940 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
• 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 V940’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 V940 Quick Reference Card
There are 6 user-selectable options so you
can customize your V940 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 V940 to its original factory
settings, press and hold the “CIT
“BRT” buttons while turning the power
on. The V940’s display will provide a
Reset message, accompanied by an
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audible alert, acknowledging the reset.
Complete,
Y” and
An example
Here is how you would turn the V940’s
AutoMute feature off.
1 Enter the Program Mode by holding
both the CITY and BRT buttons down for
2 seconds. The V940 will beep twice and
display Program.
2 Then hold the RVW button down. V940
will scroll through the categories, starting
with Display
then Power-On sequence
then AutoMute (
3 Release the RVW button when the
V940 shows the AutoMute item. Since the
factory setting is for AutoMute to be on,
the V940 will display aMute ON.
If you accidentally don’t release the
Review button in time, and the V940 goes
to the next category, hold the RVW button
down again, and after the V940 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.
beep 4 times, and return to normal
operation.
(Pilot), then Voice ( Voice),
The V940 will display Complete,
aMute).
(PwrOn), and
Programming Details
Quick Reference Card
Table of Contents
BELTRONICS V940 Quick Reference Card
Press the RVW button
to go from one category
to the next
(Power-on indication)
POWER-ON SEQUENCE
AUTOMUTE
CITY MODE SENSITIVITY
* Factory Default Settings
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Press the CHG button
to change your setting
within a category
Pilot HWY
PILOT
Pilot H
Voice ON
VOICE
Voice OFF
PwrOn STD
PwrOn FST
aMute ON
aMute OFF
City STD
City LoX
Bands DFT
BANDS
Bands MOD
POP ON or OFF (default is off)
SWS ON or OFF (default is off)
TSR ON or OFF (default is off)
* Full word: Highway or City
Letter: H 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
* Factory default settings
Factory default settings modified
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by
pressing the VOLUME/MUTE button
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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 / City Button 9
• Brightness and Dark Mode 9
• Audible Alerts
• Power Connector
• Signal Strength Meter
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Programming 11-14
• How to use Programming 11
• Example of Programming
• Overview of Programming
• Details of Programming
Technical Details 15-21
• Specifications 15
• Interpreting Alerts
• How Radar Works
• How “POP” Works
• How Laser Works
• TSR Signal Ranking Software 20
• How Safety Radar Works 20-
Service 22-28
• Troubleshooting 22-23
• Service 24
• Warranty and Accessories 25
• Registration 27-28
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Quick Reference Guide
To begin using your V940,
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 V940 on the windshield
using the supplied windshield mount.
3 Press the PWR button, located top left,
to turn the V940 on.
4 Press and hold the Volume/Mute
button to adjust the volume.
Please read the manual to fully understand
your V940’s operation and features.
QuickMount Slot
Insert the V940’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 City and Highway,
settings. In general, we recommend
Highway. Page 9
Power
Press the PWR button to turn the V940 on
or off.
AutoMute
Your V940’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
Your V940 is ready to go, just plug it in and
turn it on. But you can also easily change 6
features for your preferences. Page
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Radar Antenna and Laser Lens
The rear panel of your V940 should have
a clear view of the road ahead. For best
performance, do not mount the V940
directly behind windshield wipers
or tinted areas. Page 6
Alphanumeric Matrix Display
Your V940’s display will show Highway
or City as its power-on indication. If you
prefer, you can choose other power-on
indications. Page
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
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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 “HD” or “CD”
(indicating Highway Dark or City Dark). In
the Dark Mode, the V940’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
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Installation
Power Connection
To power your V940, plug the small
end of the power cord, (telephone-type
connector) into the modular jack on the
V940’s right side, and plug the lighter plug
adapter into your vehicle’s lighter socket or
accessory socket.
Your V940 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 V940 can be mounted.
It is important that you mount your V940
where it will not impair your view nor
present a hazard in case of an accident.
Where to mount your V940
For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:
• Using the QuickMount bracket, mount
your V940 level, and high enough on your
front windshield to provide a clear view of
the road from the front and rear.
• Mount the V940 away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the radar
antenna or laser lens.
Windshield QuickMount
The V940’s QuickMount bracket is
designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free
mounting.
1 Depress the QuickMount button
on the top of the V940 (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 V940 on your windshield,
use the QuickMount adjustment button
located on the top of the V940, and slide
the V940 forward or backward to obtain a
level horizontal position.
When installed and adjusted properly, the
back top edge of the V940 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 V940 by pressing the adjustment button
and sliding the V940 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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