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Vector 955
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Beltronics Vector 955 User Manual

DIGITAL RADAR•LASER•SAFETY DETECTOR
Owner’s Manual
The Bel V955 is the most advanced radar, laser and safety detector ever designed by Beltronics.
In addition, the Bel V955 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 V955’s outstanding performance and innovative features.
Please drive safely.
Congratulations
FCC Note:
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment.
Quick Reference Card
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Programming Details
Factory Default Settings
To reset your V955 to its original factory settings, press and hold the “CITY” and “BRT” buttons while turning the power on. The V955’s display will provide a “Reset” message, accompanied by an audible alert, acknowledging the reset.
BEL V955 Quick Reference Card
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An example
Here is how you would turn the V955’s AutoMute feature off.
1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds. The V955 will beep twice and
display Program.
2 Then hold the RVW button down. V955 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 V955 shows the AutoMute item. Since the
factory setting is for AutoMute to be on, the V955 will display aMute ON.
(If you accidentally don’t release the Review button in time, and the V955 goes to the next category, hold the RVW button down again, and after the V955 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 V955 will display Complete, beep 4 times, and return to normal operation.
There are 6 user-selectable options so you can customize your V955 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).
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Quick Reference Card
BEL V955 Quick Reference Card
* 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
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 Guide
To begin using your V955, 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 V955 on the windshield
using the supplied windshield mount.
3 Press the PWR button, located top left,
to turn the V955 on.
4 Press and hold the Volume/Mute
button to adjust the volume.
Please read the manual to fully understand your V955’s operation and features.
QuickMount Slot
Insert the V955’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 V955 on or off.
AutoMute
Your V955’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 V955 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
The rear panel of your V955 should have a clear view of the road ahead. For best performance, do not mount the V955
directly behind windshield wipers
or tinted areas. Page 6
Alphanumeric Matrix Display
Your V955’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
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 V955’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.
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 V955, plug the small end of the power cord, (telephone-type connector) into the modular jack on the V955’s right side, and plug the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle’s lighter socket or accessory socket.
Your V955 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 V955 can be mounted. It is important that you mount your V955 where it will not impair your view nor present a hazard in case of an accident.
Where to mount your V955
For optimum detection performance, we recommend the following:
• Using the QuickMount bracket, mount your V955 level, and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view of the road from the front and rear.
• Mount the V955 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 V955’s QuickMount bracket is designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting.
1 Depress the QuickMount button on the top of the V955 (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 V955 on your windshield, use the QuickMount adjustment button located on the top of the V955, and slide the V955 forward or backward to obtain a level horizontal position.
When installed and adjusted properly, the back top edge of the V955 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 V955 by pressing the adjustment button and sliding the V955 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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Controls and Features
Power
To turn your V955 on or off, press the PWR button located on the top. When you turn your V955 on, it goes through a sequence of alerts.
If you prefer, you may program your V955 for a shorter power-on sequence. See the Programming section for details.
Volume
Press and hold the Volume/Mute button located on the top case to adjust the V955’s alert volume level. The audio will ramp up and down, accompanied by a bar-graph on the display. Once you’ve reached your preferred audio level, simply release the button.
Power-on indication
After the V955’s start-up sequence is complete, the alphanumeric display will show Highway, AutoScan, or City to indicate which sensitivity mode is selected.
If you prefer, you can select alternate power-on displays. See the Programming section for details.
Voice Alerts
The V955 provides digital voice announce­ments of radar and laser bands detected. If Safety Radar (SWS) is turned on, a safety radar message will also be announced. See the Programming section for details.
If you prefer, you can turn Voice Alerts
off. See Programming section for details.
AutoMute
Your V955 has our patented AutoMute feature. After the V955 alerts you to a radar encounter at the volume you have selected, the AutoMute feature will automatically reduce the volume to a lower level. This keeps you informed without the annoyance of a continuous full-volume alert.
If you prefer, you can turn the AutoMute feature off. See the Programming section for details.
Mute
The Mute button, located on the V955’s top case, allows you to silence the audio alert during a radar encounter.
To mute the audio for a single specific signal, briefly press the Mute button. After that radar encounter has passed, the mute will automatically reset and the audio will alert you to the next encounter.
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