Beltronics Vector 995 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: V995
Owner’s Manual
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The Beltronics V995 is the most advanced
radar, laser and safety detector ever
designed by Beltronics.
The V995 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 V995 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 7 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
• New Tech Display provides actual
numeric radar frequency for any
radar signal
• New Programmable Bands (on/off)
• 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 V995’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 V995 Quick Reference Card
There are 7 user-selectable options so you
can customize your V995 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 V995 to its original factory
settings, press and hold the “CIT
“BRT” buttons while turning the power
on. The V995’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 V995’s
AutoMute feature off.
1 Enter the Program Mode by holding
both the CITY and BRT buttons down for
2 seconds. The
display
2 Then hold the RVW button down. V995
will scroll through the categories, starting
with Display
then Power-On sequence
Signal Strength Meter
AutoMute (
3 Release the RVW button when the V995
shows the AutoMute item. Since the
factory setting is for AutoMute to be on,
the V995 will display aMute ON.
If you accidentally don’t release the
Review button in time, and the V995 goes
to the next category, hold the RVW button
down again, and after the V995 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.
V995 will beep twice and
Program.
(Pilot), then Voice ( Voice),
aMute).
The V995 will display Complete,
(PwrOn), then
(Meter), and then
Preferences Details
Quick Reference Card
Table of Contents
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Beltronics V995 Quick Reference Card
Press the RVW button
to go from one
category to the next
(Power-on indication)
POWER-ON SEQUENCE
SIGNAL STRENGTH METER
CITY MODE SENSITIVITY
* Factory Default Settings
PILOT
VOICE
AUTOMUTE
BANDS
Pilot HWY
Pilot H
Pilot V
Voice ON
Voice OFF
PwrOn STD
PwrOn FST
Meter STD
Meter TEC
aMute ON
aMute OFF
City STD
City LoX
City NoX
Bands DFT
Bands MOD
X ON or OFF (default is on)
K ON or OFF (default is on)
Ka ON or OFF (default is on)
POP ON or OFF (default is off)
LSR ON or OFF (default is on)
SWS ON or OFF (default is off)
TSR ON or OFF (default is off)
Press the CHG button
to change your setting
within a category
* Full word: Highway, AutoScan or City
Letter: H or A or C
Vehicle voltage
* Voice alerts on
Voice alerts off
* Standard power-on sequence
Fast power-on sequence
* Standard signal strength meter
Tech Display
* AutoMute on
AutoMute off
* Standard City Mode sensitivity
Low X band sensitivity in City Mode
No X band sensitivity in City Mode
* All bands enabled
One or more bands are disabled
Turn bands “ON” or “OFF” by
pressing 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 8-11
• 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
• Power Connector
• Signal Strength Meter
• Tech Display
Programming 12-16
• How to use Programming 12
• Example of Programming
• Overview of Programming
• Details of Programming
Technical Details 17-23
• Specifications 17
• Interpreting Alerts
• How Radar Works 20
• How “POP” Works 20
• How Laser Works 21
• TSR Signal Ranking Software 22
• How Safety Radar Works 22-
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Service 24-28
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• Troubleshooting 24-25
• Service 26
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• Registration 27-28
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• Warranty and Accessories 29
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Quick Reference Guide
To begin using your V995,
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 V995 on the windshield
using the supplied windshield mount.
3 Press the PWR button, located top left,
to turn the V995 on.
4 Press and hold the Volume/Mute
button to adjust the volume.
Please read the manual to fully understand
your V995’s operation and features.
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QuickMount Slot
Insert the V995’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 V995 on
or off.
Volume
Press and hold the Volume/Mute button to
adjust the alert volume level.
AutoMute
V995’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
V995 is ready to go, just plug it in and
turn it on. But you can also easily change
features for your preferences. Page
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Radar Antenna and Laser Lens
The rear panel of your V995 should have
a clear view of the road ahead. For best
performance, do not mount the V995
directly behind windshield wipers
or tinted areas. Page 6
Alphanumeric Matrix Display
Your V995’s display will show Highway,
AutoScan, 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 1
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 “AD
or “CD” (indicating AutoScan Dark,
Highway Dark, or City Dark). In the Dark
Mode, the V995’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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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
,” “HD,”
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Installation
Power Connection
To power your V995, plug the small end of
the power cord, (telephone-type
connector) into the modular jack on the
V995’s right side, and plug the lighter plug
adapter into your vehicle’s lighter socket or
accessory socket.
Your V995 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 2
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Mounting Location
WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot
anticipate the many ways the V995
can be mounted. It is important that
you mount your V995 where it will not
impair your view nor present a
hazard in case of an accident.
Where to mount your V995
For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:
• Using the QuickMount bracket, mount
your V995 level, and high enough on your
front windshield to provide a clear view of
the road from the front and rear.
• Mount the V995 away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the radar
antenna or laser lens.
Windshield QuickMount
V995’s QuickMount bracket is designed for
unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting.
1 Depress the QuickMount button on
the top of the V995 (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 V995 on your windshield,
use the QuickMount adjustment button
located on the top of the V995, and slide
the V995 forward or backward to obtain a
level horizontal position.
When installed and adjusted properly, the
back top edge of the V995 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 V995 by pressing the adjustment button
and sliding the V995 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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