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.	Owner’s Manual
Model: V940

Congratulations

The BelV940 is the most advanced radar, laser and safety detector ever designed by Beltronics.

The BelV940 includes full X,K, SuperWide Ka,and SafetyWarning 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 andAutoMute,audible and visual band alerts,and all the performance you’d expect from Beltronics.

In addition,the BelV940 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 SafetyWarning System messages

	Quick Reference Card
	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	Removecardalongperforations
	the manual in detail to get the most out of
	yourV940’s outstanding performance and
	innovative features.	BELTRONICS V940 Quick Reference Card
	Please drive safely.		An example
		There are 6 user-selectable options so you
		can customize yourV940 for your own	Here is how you would turn theV940’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.The V940 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.V940
		How to use Programming	will scroll through the categories, starting
			with Display (Pilot), thenVoice(Voice),
		1 To enter Program Mode, press and	then Power-On sequence (PwrOn), and
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		hold both CITY and BRT buttons down	thenAutoMute (aMute).
		for 2 seconds.The unit will beep twice,
		and will display the word Program.	3 Release the RVW button when the
		2 Then press the RVW button to	V940 shows theAutoMute item.Since the
	along		factory setting is forAutoMute to be on,
		review the current settings.You can	theV940 will display aMute ON.
		either tap the button to change from item	If you accidentally don’t release the
	card	to item,or hold the button to scroll through	Review button in time, and theV940 goes
		the items.	to the next category, hold the RVW button
	Remove	3 Press the CHG button to change any	down again, and after theV940 scrolls
			through all categories, it will begin again
		setting.You can either tap the button to	at the top of the list.
		change from setting to setting,or hold the
		button to scroll through all the options.	4 Press the CHG button to change from
		4 To leave Program Mode, simply	aMute ON to aMute OFF.
			5 To complete the Programming,simply
		wait 8 seconds without pressing any
		button.The unit will display Complete,	wait 8 seconds without pressing any
	FCC Note:	beep,and return to normal operation.	button.TheV940 will display Complete,
		Factory Default Settings	beep 4 times, and return to normal
	Modifications not expressly approved		operation.
	by the manufacturer could void the	To reset yourV940 to its original factory
		settings, press and hold the“CITY”and
	user’s FCC granted authority to operate	“BRT” buttons while turning the power
		on.TheV940’s display will provide a
	the equipment.	Resetmessage,accompanied by an
	1	audible alert,acknowledging the reset.	Programming Details

Quick Reference Card

Table of Contents

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BELTRONICS V940 Quick Reference Card

Press the RVW button					Press the CHG button
to go from one category					to change your setting
to the next	Pilot		HWY		within a category
PILOT					*Full word: Highway or City
(Power-on indication)	Pilot		H		Letter: H or C
VOICE	Voice		ON		*Voice alerts on
	Voice		OFF		Voice alerts off
POWER-ON SEQUENCE	PwrOn		STD		*Standard power-on sequence
	PwrOn		FST		Fast power-on sequence
AUTOMUTE	aMute		ON		*AutoMute on
	aMute		OFF		AutoMute off
CITY MODE SENSITIVITY	City		STD		*Standard City mode sensitivity
	City		LoX		Low X band sensitivity in City Mode
BANDS	Bands		DFT		*Factory default settings
	Bands		MOD		Factory default settings modified
								Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by
								pressing the VOLUME/MUTE button
			POP ON or					OFF (defaultisoff)
			SWS ON or					OFF (defaultisoff)
* Factory Default Settings			TSR ON or					OFF (defaultisoff)

		Quick Reference Guide	4-5		Programming	11-14
		Installation	6-7		• How to use Programming	11
		• Power Connection	6		• Example of Programming	11
		• Mounting Location	6		• Overview of Programming	12
		•Windshield Mount	7		• Details of Programming	13-14
		Controls and Features	8-10		Technical Details	15-21
		• Power andVolume Control	8		• Specifications	15
		• Power-on indication	8		• InterpretingAlerts	16-17
		•Voice	8		• How RadarWorks	18
		•AutoMute	8		• How“POP”Works	18
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		• Mute	8		• How LaserWorks	19
along		• Highway / City Button	9		•TSR Signal Ranking Software	20
		• Brightness and Dark Mode	9		• How Safety RadarWorks	20-21
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		•AudibleAlerts	10		Service	22-28
		• Power Connector	10		•Troubleshooting	22-23
		• Signal Strength Meter	10		• Service	24
					•Warranty andAccessories	25
					• Registration	27-28
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Quick Reference Guide

To begin using your V940, just follow these simple steps

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 yourV940 on the windshield using the supplied windshield mount.

3Press the PWR button,located top left, to turn theV940 on.

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

Please read the manual to fully understand yourV940’s operation and features.

QuickMount Slot

Insert theV940’s adjustableWindshield mount into this slot.Page 7

QuickMount Button

Press the button,and slide theWindshield mount into one of its four locking positions.

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City Button

Switches between City and Highway, settings.In general,we recommend Highway.Page 9

Power

Press the PWR button to turn theV940 on or off.

AutoMute

YourV940’s patentedAutoMute automatically reduces the volume level of the audio alert after a brief period.If you prefer,you can turnAutoMute off.Page 8

Programming

YourV940 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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Radar Antenna and Laser Lens

Rear Laser Port

The rear panel of yourV940 should have a clear view of the road ahead.For best performance,do not mount theV940 directly behind windshield wipers

or tinted areas.Page 6

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,theV940’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

Alphanumeric Matrix Display

YourV940’s display will show Highway 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

Volume and Mute Button Press and hold theVolume/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 yourV940,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.

YourV940 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 theAccessories section for details on our optional coiled SmartPlug or Directwire power cords.Page 25

Mounting Location

WARNING:BELTRONICS cannot anticipate the many ways theV940 can be mounted. It is important that you mount yourV940 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 yourV940 level,and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view of the road from the front and rear.

•Mount theV940 away from windshield wipers,other solid objects,and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens.

Windshield QuickMount

TheV940’s QuickMount bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting.

1 Depress the QuickMount button on the top of theV940 (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 theV940 on your windshield, use the QuickMount adjustment button located on the top of theV940,and slide theV940 forward or backward to obtain a level horizontal position.

When installed and adjusted properly,the back top edge of theV940 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 theV940 by pressing the adjustment button and sliding theV940 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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