Beltronics Vector 955 Radar Detector User Manual
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1. 2728 Quick Reference Guide To begin using your V955 QuickMount Slot E Insert the V955 s adjustable Windshield just follow these simple steps sunt ima Pace 1 Plug the small end of the power cord QuickMount Button into the side jack of the detector Press the button and slide the Windshield E p Me Duc cord mount into one of its four locking positions you Page 7 2 Mount your V955 the windshield City Button using the supplied windshield mount Between E Highway settings In general we 3 Press the PWR button located top left recommend AutoScan Page 9 to turn the V955 on Power e ub ra ss no the yolnme Mute Press the PWR button to turn the V955 on button to adjust the volume or off Please read the manual to fully understand AutoMute your V955 s operation and features 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 Rear Laser Port Receives laser signals from behind the vehicle 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 tinted2. DIGITAL RADAR LASER SAFETY DETECTOR jonpoid S9 N01 138 Siul Burseuound 0 1 944 wg 0 9284 JOQWNN eJ9S 10129190 18527 9 GG6 10 29 peseuoing uonsanb e 9ABU 9522 uj 1aquiny dZ mg Ri SS9JDDy OWEN 1581 etu 9 DDIN OWEN 1514 ssaJppe gam euijuo 29181091 JO SN 0 u1n191 pue 4011095 SIU INO aseajd S9 N0H1 14g WO 10 9919p JNOA eseuound JOU pip nof siu 01 peau JOU op SO INOYI 19g 10199 9p 1no paseyaind nof J SOINONXJIT3g Nouvuisi9348 LNndodd soiNOULTIS A A 5 pin A Register online WWW com beltronics v Remove card along perforations BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST MAL NC JU LUT CIL LH CH Vall BF BY ATIIRESREF ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE BELTRONICS INC 5442 WEST CHESTER RD WEST CHESTER OH 45069 9789 HERI RIS ILI NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES 28 BELTRONICS Beltronics 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 USA USA 800 341 2288 Canada 800 268 3994 www beltronics com 2005 Beltronics Made In Canada Features specifications and prices subject to change without notice Model V955 121V955 0
3. 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 Wbere 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 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 bracke
4. 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 Highway AutoScan City Button The City button selects the V955 s sensi tivity mode We recommend the AutoScan mode for most driving Your V955 s AutoScan mode provides long range warning with minimum false alarms In this mode the V955 s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently filters out false alarms You can also select conventional Highway and City modes When driving in urban areas where annoying X band intrusion alarms and door openers common City mode can be engaged to lower X band sensitivity and reduce X band alerts Full sensitivity is maintained on all other bands You can also customize your V955 s City mode sensitivity including No X mode See the Programming section for details Brightness The V955 s BRT button selects the brightness of your V955 s display There are four settings Maximum Medium Minimum and Dark Press the BRT button to select your preferred brightness Dark Mode When you select the Dark mode with the BRT switch your V955 changes to a very inconspicuous power on indication a very Dim AD HD or CD In this display the A H or C indicates Auto Highway or City and the D indicates
5. to change from setting to setting or hold the button to scroll through all the options 4 leave the Program Mode simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button or press the PWR button The unit will display Cc te beep 4 times and return to normal operation n An example Here is how you would turn your V955 s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds s 5 will beep twice and display F 2 Then hold the RYW button down The V955 will scroll tbrougb tbe categories starting with Pilot Pilot Voice Power on sequence Fi and then AutoMute itate 3 Release the RVW button when the V955 shows the AutoMute item Since the factory setting is to be on tbe V955 will display aiite OH Qf you accidentally don t release the RVW button in time and the V955 goes to the next category bold the the RVW button down again and after your V955 scrolls through all categories it will begin again at the top of the list 4 Press the CHG button to change from H to F 5 complete the Programming simply wait 8 seconds without pressing any button or press the PWR button The V955 will display Cx te beep 4 times and return to normal operation Overview of Programming Press the REVIEW button to go from one category to the next PILOT Power on indication VOICE POWER ON S
6. void the user s FCC granted authority to operate the equipment Quick Reference Card v Remove card along perforations v Y Remove card along perforations W BEL V955 Quick Reference Card 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 Factory Default Settings To reset your V955 to its original factory settings press and hold the CITY and buttons while turning the power on The V955 s display will provide a Reset message accompanied by aud
7. BELTRONICS Owner s Manual DIGITAL RADARe LASERe SAFETY DETECTOR VECTOR Congratulations Bel V955 is the most advanced radar laser and safety detector ever designed by Beltronics The Bel V955 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 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 FCC Note Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
8. Dark When the 955 is in the Dark mode the display will not show visual alerts when V955 detects signals Only the audible alert will tell you of detected signals Controls and Features Audible Alerts For Radar signals Your V955 uses a Geiger counter like sound to indicate the signal strength and type of radar signal being encountered When you encounter radar a distinct audible alert will sound and occur faster as the signal gets stronger This allows you to judge the distance from the signal source without taking your eyes from the road Each band has a distinct tone for easy identification X band chirping K band buzzing Ka band double chirp POP full double chirp For Laser and POP signals Since laser and POP signals if turned on are a possible threat no matter how weak the V955 alerts you to these bands at full strength For Safety signals Your V955 will alert you to these signals with a double beep tone and a corresponding text message A complete listing of the text messages is on page 21 10 Power Connector The V955 s power jack uses a telephone type connector This 4 conductor connector only works with the included power cord optional direct wire or SmartPlug cord For more information or to order call us toll free at 1 800 341 2288 Signal Strength Meter Your V955 s alphanumeric display consists of 280 individual LEDs to provide an intuitive ultra bright display of signa
9. EQUENCE AUTOMUTE CITY MODE SENSITIVITY BANDS Factory Default Settings To reset your 955 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 Press the CHANGE button to change your setting within a category m 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 default is off OFF default is off message accompanied by an audible alert acknowledging the reset 12 Details of Programming Pilot Power on indication Note When you are using the Dark mode the display will only show HD AD or CD Highway Dark AutoScan Dark or City Dark ik Hi Full description In this setting your V955 will display Highway City or AutoScan as its power on indication factory default H Letter In this setting your V955 will display for Highway for City and for AutoScan i i Voice announcements In this setting all radar laser and SWS mess
10. ages if programmed will be announced using a digital voice nice Off Voice announcements off In this setting only the distinct audio tone will be heard when a radar Laser or SWS message is detected 13 Power on Sequence Standard In this setting each time you turn on your V955 it will display BEL V955 Laser Ka band K band X band Safety followed by a brief X band alert factory default If any bands have been changed from the factory default settings a double X band tone and corresponding message i e SWS ON will alert you that one or more bands have been changed i Fast power on this setting your V955 will provide single X band tone If any bands have been changed from the factory default settings a double X band tone and corresponding message i e SWS ON will alert you that one or more bands have been changed AutoMute on In this setting your V955 s audio alerts will initially be at the volume you set but after a few seconds the V955 will automatically reduce the volume level to keep you informed but not annoyed factory default tenFF AutoMute off With AutoMute off your V955 s audio alerts will remain at the volume you set for the duration of the radar encounter Details of Programming City Mode Sensitivity Standard In this setting when you put your V955 in the City mode X b
11. and sensitivity is significantly reduced to reduce annoyance from X band intrusion alarms and motion sensors factory default Low X band sensitivity In this setting when you put your V955 in the City mode X band sensitivity is reduced more than the standard setting This will reduce X band alarms from other sources even further but also significantly reduces range to X band traffic radar 4 i No X band sensitivity In this setting when you put your V955 in the City mode V955 will not respond to any X band signals WARNING Only choose this setting if you are absolutely certain that there are no X band traffic radar units where you drive NOTE These settings only apply when the V955 is operated in City mode X band sensitivity is not affected when used in AutoScan or Highway modes Bands In this setting all radar and laser frequencies are monitored This is the factory setting and it is recommended that you use your V955 in this mode In this setting your V955 will warn you with an audible alert and associated text message stating which band has changed from the original factory setting i e SWS ON This warning is displayed during the start up sequence standard or fast Technical Details Features and Specifications Operating Bands X band 10 525 GHz 25 MHz K band 24 150 GHz 100 MHz Ka band 34 700 GHz 1300 MHz Laser 904nm 33 MHz band
12. areas Page 6 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 ue indication will be changed to a AD HD 7 or Gndicating 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 maios mr E at Power Jack Plug the power cord into this connector Pages 6 Alphanumeric Matrix Display Your V955 s display will show Highway AutoScan or City as its power on indication e Volume and Mute Button If you prefer you can choose other power Press and hold the Volume Mute button to on indications Page 12 14 adjust the alert volume level Page 8 During an alert the display will indicate Briefly press this button to silence the radar band and a precise bar graph of signal audio for a specific alert The audio will strength Page 10 alert you to the next encounter Page 8 Note In the Dark Mode the display will not light during an alert Page 9 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
13. ay indicate a source very close by A moving patrol car with continuous radar is overtaking you from behind Because these signals are reflected reflections are increased by large objects they may or may not eventually melt into a solid point even when the patrol car is directly behind you Nert The V955 alerts slowly for a while and then abruptly jumps to a strong alert The V955 alerts intermittently Rate and strength of alerts may be consistent or vary wildly The V955 alerts intermittently Rate and strength of signal increases with each alert V955 gives X band or K band alert intermittently y Explanation You are approaching a radar unit concealed by a hill or an obstructed curve A patrol car is traveling in front of you with a radar source aimed forward Because signals are sometimes reflected off of large objects and sometimes not the alerts may seem inconsistent A patrol car is approaching from the other direction sampling traffic with instant on radar Such alerts should be taken seriously You are driving through an area populated with radar motion sensors door openers burglar alarms etc Since these transmitters are usually contained inside buildings or aimed toward OR away from you they are typically not as strong or lasting as a real radar encounter CAUTION Since the characteristics of these alerts may be similar to some of the preceding examples overconfidence in an un
14. cu Vehicle Ahead 32 For future use Weather Related Hazards 33 High llinc Ahead 24 Severe leather Ahead 35 Hes Fog Ahead 36 High Water Flooding Ahead 37 Un Bridge Ahes 38 ice t 39 E 40 B 41 Blinding Snow libet tend 42 For future use Travel Information Convenience 43 d Ares 45 46 47 48 Reduced Speed Are 49 d Limit Erte 50 Hazardous Mater iste Exit Ahead 51 Congestion Ahead Expect 52 Expect iG Minute Delay 53 Expect z8 Minute Delay 54 55 56 57 Pau T 58 Truckz Ri gh it 59 Exit Left 60 Forfuture use Fast Slow Moving Vehides 61 Ener Vehicle In Tranzit 62 i 63 0 64 Troubleshooting Problem The V955 beeps briefly at the same location every day but no radar source is in sight The V955 does not seem sensitive to radar or laser The V955 did not alert when a police car was in view The V955 did not provide a Safety signal while within range of an emergency vehicle The V955 s display is not working The V955 s audible alerts are less loud after the first few alerts V955 bounces or sags on wind shield The V955 s power on sequence reoccurs while you are driving Your 1 amp year old son has changed all 6 of the Programming options Solution An X band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within range of your route With time you will learn predictable pa
15. etection Because intrusion alarms and motion sensors often operate on the same frequency as X Band radar your V955 will occasionally receive non police radar signals Since these X Band transmitters are usually contained inside of a building or aimed toward the ground they will generally produce much weaker readings than will a true radar encounter As you become familiar with the sources of these pseudo alarms in your daily driving they will serve as confirmation that your V955 s radar detection abilities are fully operational How POP Works mode is a relatively new feature for radar gun manufacturers It works by transmitting an extremely short burst within the allocated band to identify speeding vehicles in traffic Once the target is identified or POPPED the gun is then turned to its normal operating mode to provide a vehicle tracking history required by law How Laser Lidar Works Laser speed detection is actually LIDAR Light Detection and Ranging LIDAR guns project a beam of invisible infrared light The signal is a series of very short infrared light energy pulses which move in a straight line reflecting off your car and returning to the gun LIDAR uses these light pulses to measure the distance to a vehicle Speed is then calculated by measuring how quickly these pulses are reflected given the known speed of light LIDAR or laser is a newer technology and is not as widespread as c
16. familiar area can be dangerous Likewise if an alert in a commonly traveled area is suddenly stronger on a different band than usual speed radar may be set up nearby Technical Details How Radar Works Traffic radar which consists of microwaves travels in straight lines and is easily reflected by objects such as cars trucks even guardrails and overpasses Radar works by directing its microwave beam down the road As your vehicle travels into range the microwave beam bounces off your car and the radar antenna looks for the reflections Using the Doppler Principle the radar equipment then calculates your speed by comparing the frequency of the reflection of your car to the original frequency of the beam sent out Traffic radar has limitations the most significant of these being that it typically can monitor only one target at a time If there is more than one vehicle within range it is up to the radar operator to decide which target is producing the strongest reflection Since the strength of the reflection is affected by both the size of the vehicle and its proximity to the antenna it is difficult for the radar operator to determine if the signal is from a sports car nearby or a semi truck several hundred feet away Radar range also depends on the power of the radar equipment itself The strength of the radar unit s beam diminishes with distance The farther the radar has to travel the less energy it has for speed d
17. ible alert acknowledging the reset 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 tbrougb tbe categories starting with Display Pilot then Voice Joice then Power On sequence Fwur Or and then AutoMute shut 3 Release RVW button when the V955 shows the AutoMute item Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on the V955 will display state Qf you accidentally don t release tbe Review button in time and tbe V955 goes to tbe next category bold tbe 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 aute OM to aute 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 Programming Details gt Ww Remove card along perforations Y BEL V955 Quick Reference Card Press the RVW button 10 go from one category to the next PILOT Power on indication VOICE POWER ON SEQUENCE AUTOMUTE CITY MODE SENSITIVITY BANDS Factory Default Settings Filat Filat Furr Furr alu te aute Citu City City Bards Bards Press the CHG butto
18. ils Interpreting Alerts Although the V955 has a comprehensive warning system and this handbook is as complete as we can make it only experience will teach you what to expect from your V955 and how to interpret what it tells you The specific type of radar being used the type of transmission continuous or instant on and the location of the radar source affect the radar alerts you receive The following examples will give you an introduction to understanding the your V955 s warning system for radar laser and safety alerts Nert The V955 begins to sound slowly then the rate of alert increases The Signal Meter ramps accordingly The V955 emits short alerts for a few seconds and then falls silent only to briefly alert and fall silent again The V955 suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received AII segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit brief laser alert V955 receives weak signals These signals may be a little stronger as you pass large road side objects The signals increase in frequency l6 Explanation You are approaching a continuous radar source aimed in your direction An instant on radar source is being used ahead of you and out of your view An instant on radar source or laser source is being used nearby This kind of alert requires immediate attention Laser is being used in the area Because laser is inherently difficult to detect any laser alert m
19. is in Dark mode page 9 HO Sensitivity control is in Highway mode display is in Dark mode page 9 Cn Sensitivity control is in City mode display is in Dark mode page 9 The V955 is in the Dark mode page 9 One of the many programming messages pages 11 14 One of the many Safety Radar messages pages 20 21 V955 has detected a Safety Radar Signal but the signal isn t yet strong enough to decode the specific safety message page 20 21 The V955 is running a self calibration test The V955 has failed the calibration test Contact Beltronics for repair Service Service Procedure If your V955 ever needs service please follow these simple steps 1 Check the troubleshooting section of this manual It may have a solution to your problem 2 Call us at 1 800 341 2288 We may be able to solve your problem over the phone If the problem requires that you send your V955 to the factory for repair we will provide you with a Service Order Number which must be included on the outside of your shipping box Enclose the following information with your V955 Your Service Order Number Your name and return address Your daytime telephone number A description of the problem you are experiencing Out Of Warranty Repairs For out of warranty repairs include prepayment in the amount you were quoted by the Beltronics Customer Service Representative If the detector has been damaged abused or modified the repair cos
20. l strength and text messages The V955 s standard bar graph signal strength meter only displays information on a single radar signal If there are multiple signals present the V955 s internal computer determines which is the most important threat to show on the bar graph meter When your V955 detects radar it displays the band X or Ka and a precise bar graph of the signal strength When your V955 detects a laser signal the display will show LASER NOTE If you are operating the V955 in the Dark mode the display will not light when a signal is detected only the audio will be heard Programming 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 PGM RVW and CHG are located on the top of the detector and are highlighted in colored graphics Pages 13 14 explain each option in more detail How to use Programming 1 To enter Program Mode press and hold both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds The unit will beep twice will display the word Fr agra 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
21. n j to change your setting within a category Full word Highway or AutoScan or City H Letter Hor A or C OH Voice alerts on OFF Voice alerts off 3 STO Standard power on sequence FST Fast power on sequence 8 a OH AutoMute on Q OFF AutoMute off s c STD Standard City mode sensitivity S Low X band sensitivity in City Mode No X band sensitivity in City Mode a Factory default settings Han Factory default settings modified A Turn bands ON by pressing the VOLUME MUTE button OH or OFF default is off SWS or OFF default is off Table of Contents 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 and Volume Control 8 Specifications 15 Power on indication 8 Interpreting Alerts 16 17 Voice 8 How Radar Works 18 AutoMute 8 How Works 18 Mute 8 How Laser Works 19 Highway AutoScan City Button 9 How Safety Radar Works 20 21 Brightness and Dark Mode 9 Service 22 28 Audible Alerts 10 Troubleshooting 2223 Power Connector 10 Service 24 Signal Strength Meter 10 Warranty and Accessories 25 Registration
22. onventional radar therefore you may not encounter laser on a daily basis And unlike radar detection laser detection is not prone to false alarms Because LIDAR transmits a much narrower beam than does radar it is much more accurate in its ability to distin guish between targets and is also more difficult to detect AS A RESULT EVEN THE BRIEFEST LASER ALERT SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY 19 There are limitations to LIDAR equip ment LIDAR is much more sensitive to weather conditions than RADAR and a LIDAR gun s range will be decreased by anything affecting visibility such as rain fog or smoke A LIDAR gun cannot operate through glass and it must be stationary in order to get an accurate reading Because LIDAR must have a clear line of sight and is subject to cosine error an inaccuracy which increases as the angle between the gun and the vehicle increases police typically use LIDAR equipment parallel to the road or from an overpass LIDAR can be used day or night Technical Details How Safety Radar Works Safety Warning System or SWS uses a modified K band radar signal The SWS safety radar system has 64 possible messages 60 currently allocated The SWS messages your V955 can display are listed on the facing page From the factory your V955 is programmed with SWS decoding OFF If SWS is used in your area your V955 will display the safety messages associated with the signal If you wish to detect this system use
23. r damage including water damage physical abuse and or improper installation 3 Your product has been modified in any way 4 Your receipt or proof of purchase is from non authorized dealer or internet auction site including E bay U bid or other nonauthorized resellers LIMITATION OF WARRANTY EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN YOU ARE ACQUIRING THE PRODUCT AS IS AND WHERE IS WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY BELTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE CONCERNING THE MERCHANTABILITY AND SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE BELTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSE QUENTIAL SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE MISUSE OR MOUNTING OF THE PRODUCT PRODUCT The above limitations or exclusions shall be limited to the extent they violate the laws of any particular state BELTRONICS is not responsible for products lost in shipment between the owner and our service center Other legal rights This Warranty gives you specific rights You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state 25 Accessories The following accessories and replacement parts are available for BEL V955 Coiled SmartPlug A 29 95 Direct wire SmartPlug A 29 95 Standard Coiled Power Cord 14 00 Direct wire Power Cord 10 00 Cs Accessory Kit A 19 95 Extra Windshield Mount 4 00 VECTOR 955
24. s 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 Merts The V955 provides digital voice announce ments 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
25. t 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 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 lt Cw To ensure that the suction cups adhere to the windshield firmly be sure to keep both your windshield and the suction cups clean 2 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 propetly the back top edge of the V955 should rest solidly against your windshield 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 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 goe
26. t will be calculated on a parts and labor basis If it exceeds the basic repair charge you will be contacted with a quotation If the additional payment is not received within 30 days or if you notify us that you choose not to have your V955 repaired at the price quoted your V955 will be returned without repair Payment can be made by check money order or credit card Ship your V955 and power cord to BELTRONICS Customer Service Department Service Order Number 5442 West Chester Road West Chester OH 45069 For your own protection we recommend that you ship your V955 postpaid and insured Insist on a proof of delivery and keep the receipt until the return of your V955 Warranty and Accessories BELTRONICS One Year Limited Warranty What this warranty covers BELTRONICS warrants your Product against all defects in materials and workmanship For how long One 1 year from the date of the original purchase What we will do BELTRONICS at our discretion will either repair or replace your Product free of charge What we will not do BELTRONICS will not pay shipping charges that you incur for sending your product to us What you must do to maintain this warranty Show original proof of purchase from an authorized BELTRONICS dealer Warranty Exclusions Warranty does not apply to your product under any of the following conditions 1 The serial number has been removed or modified 2 Your product has been subjected to misuse o
27. the Programming feature to turn the V955 s SWS decoding ON NOTE Some of the safety messages have been condensed so that each message can be displayed on one or two screens on the V955 s eight character display 20 Since Safety radar technology is relatively new and the number of transmitters in operation is not yet wide spread you will not receive Safety signals on a daily basis Do not be surprised if you encounter emergency vehicles road hazards and railroad crossings that are unequipped with these transmitters As Safety transmitters become more prevalent the number of operating transmitters is growing every day these Safety radar signals will become more common SWS Text Messages Highway Construction or Maintenance 1 Werk Zone Ahead 2 Road Closed Bhead Follow Detour 3 Bridge Ch TE De tour 4 Highway 5 Utility Wor ki Cre need 6 All Traffic Follow Detour Ahead 7 8 9 10 11 Left Lane Clo ead 12 For future use Highway Hazard Zone Advisory 13 Stationary Police Vehicle head 14 Train Appr r 15 Low Overs 16 Drawebricdge Up 17 bzerve Weight Limit 18 lide Aree Ahead 19 School Zone head 20 Road Har Ahead 21 Ahead 22 ing Ahead 23 24 Blind Deaf Child Area 25 Steep Grade AbeaecdTruck Lime Low Gear 26 Accident Ahead 27 Foor Road Surface 28 School Loading 29 PE zone 30 LDangerouz Intersection head 31 Stationary Emergen
28. tterns of these signals Make sure that windshield wipers do not block your V955 s radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear ElectriClear or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser signals Your V955 may be in City Mode VASCAR Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder a stopwatch method of speed detection may be in use Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode The V955 is in AutoMute Mode See page 8 for details The V955 is not making contact with the windshield to provide stability While holding down the V955 s QuickMount button slide the V955 toward the windshield so that the back top edge makes firm contact A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause the V955 to be briefly disconnected You can return all of the programming options to the factory defaults by holding down the CITY and BRT buttons while you turn the V955 on 22 Problem Solution V955 will not turn on Check that the power is ON Check that vehicle ignition is ON Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional Try the V955 in another vehicle The V955 feels very warm It is normal for the V955 to feel warm Explanation of Displays RO Sensitivity control is in AutoScan mode display
29. width Radar Receiver Detector Type Superheterodyne VTO Scanning Frequency Discriminator Digital Signal Processing DSP Laser Detection Quantum Limited Video Receiver Multiple Laser Sensor Diodes Display Type 280 LED Alphanumeric Bar Graph 3 Levels of Brightness plus Dark Mode Power Requirement 12VDC Negative Ground Power cord included Programmable Features Power On Indication Voice Alerts Power On Sequence AutoMute City Mode Sensitivity Bands 15 Sensitivity Control Highway AutoScan and City Auto Calibration Circuitry VG2 Immunity Dimensions Inches 125 2 75 4 75 L Patented Technology The V955 is covered by one or more of the following US patents 6 836 238 6 693 578 6 614 385 6 587 068 6 400 305 6 249 218 6 069 580 5 668 554 5 600 132 5 587 916 5 559 508 5 265 055 5 347 120 5 446 923 5 402 087 5 305 007 5 206 500 5 164 729 5 134 406 5 111 207 5 079 553 5 049 885 5 049 884 4 961 074 4 954 828 4 952 937 4 952 936 4 939 521 4 896 855 4 887 753 4 862 175 4 750 215 4 686 499 4 631 542 4 630 054 4 625 210 4 613 989 4 604 529 4 583 057 4 581 769 4 571 593 4 313 216 D314 178 D313 365 D310 167 D308 837 D296 771 D288 418 D253 752 The V955 is also covered by one or more of the following Canadian patents 2 330 964 1 295 715 1 295 714 1 187 602 1 187 586 Other patents pending Additional patents may be listed inside the product Technical Deta
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