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Your new BEL Pro RX55 is the most
advanced radar and laser detector available.

The RX55 includes full X, K, and

SuperWide Ka radar protection, front and
rear laser detection, Digital Signal
Processing for superior range and falsing
rejection, our patented Mute and AutoMute,
audible and visual band alerts, and all the
performance you’d expect from Beltronics.

In addition, the new BEL Pro RX55

introduces a new level of performance and
innovative features.

• New long-range radar performance
• Multiple laser sensors for improved 

long-range detection

• Exclusive Programming lets you 

instantly set 7 features

• Exclusive AutoScan

mode, plus 

Highway and City settings

• 280 LED Text-Matrix Display for easy 

to read messages

• Detects and decodes all Safety Radar 

signals

• New VG-2 Alert/Auto Shutoff
• Optional SmartPlug compatible

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 RX55’s performance and 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.

Congratulations

Quick Reference Card

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Factory Default Settings

To reset RX55 to its original factory
settings, press and hold the “CITY” and
“BRT” buttons while turning the power
on. The RX55’s display will provide a
“Reset” message, accompanied by an
audible alert, acknowledging the reset.

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An example of Programming

Here is how you would turn RX55’s
AutoMute feature off. 

1

Enter the Program Mode by holding both

the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2
seconds. 

The RX55 will beep twice and

display 

Program

.

2

Press and hold the RVW button. 

The

RX55 will scroll through the categories,
starting with Power-on indication
(

Pilot

), then Power-on sequence

(

PwrOn

), Voice (

VoiceOn

), and then

AutoMute (

aMute

).

3

Release the RVW button when the RX55

shows the AutoMute item. 

Since the

factory setting is for AutoMute to be on,
the RX55 will display 

aMute ON

.

(If you accidentally don’t release the

RVW button in time, and the RX55 goes to
the next category, hold the RVW button
down again, and after the RX55 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,
or press the PWR button.

The RX55 will

display 

Complete

, beep, and return to

normal operation.

There are 7 user-selectable options so you
can customize your RX55 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.

How to use Programming

1

To enter Program Mode, press and

hold the 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 4
times, and return to normal operation).

Summary of Contents for BEL Pro RX55

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...s how you would turn RX55 s AutoMute feature off 1 Enter the Program Mode by holding both the CITY and BRT buttons down for 2 seconds The RX55 will beep twice and display Program 2 Press and hold the...

Page 3: ...29 3 2 Quick Reference Card BEL Pro RX55 Quick Reference Card Factory Default Settings H Remove card along perforations H H Remove card along perforations H Press the REV button to go from one catego...

Page 4: ...Press the button and slide the Windshield mount into one of its four locking positions Page 7 City Button Switches between Highway AutoScan and City settings In general we recommend AutoScan Page 8 Po...

Page 5: ...y from windshield wipers other solid objects and heavily tinted areas that might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens 6 Installation Windshield Mount RX55 s QuickMount windshield bracket is design...

Page 6: ...warning with minimum false alarms In this mode the RX55 s internal computer continuously analyzes all incoming signals and intelligently adjusts the sensitivity circuits 8 You can also select conventi...

Page 7: ...eter RX55 s alphanumeric display consists of 280 individual LEDs to provide an intuitive ultra bright display of signal strength and text messages RX55 s standard bar graph signal strength meter only...

Page 8: ...e On and then AutoMute aMute 3 Release the RVW button when RX55 shows the AutoMute item Since the factory setting is for AutoMute to be on RX55 will display aMute ON If you accidentally don t release...

Page 9: ...digital voice Voice Off Voice alerts off In this setting only the audio tones will be heard during an alert or SWS message 15 AutoMute aMute On AutoMute on In this setting RX55 s audio alerts will ini...

Page 10: ...h 3 Level Dimming plus Dark Mode Power Requirement 12VDC Negative Ground Optional SmartPlug Compatible Programmable Features Pilot Power On Sequence Voice Alerts AutoMute City Mode Sensitivity Safety...

Page 11: ...y alert and fall silent again RX55 suddenly sounds a continuous tone for the appropriate band received All segments in the Signal Strength Meter are lit A brief laser alert RX55 receives weak signals...

Page 12: ...as confirmation that your RX55 s radar detection abilities are fully operational How POP Works POP mode is a relatively new feature for radar gun manufacturers It works by transmitting an extremely sh...

Page 13: ...fic Follow Detour Ahead 7 All Trucks Follow Detour Ahead 8 All Traffic Exit Ahead 9 Right Lane Closed Ahead 10 Center Lane Closed Ahead 11 Left Lane Closed Ahead 12 For future use Highway Hazard Zone...

Page 14: ...sed in your area Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode RX55 is in AutoMute Mode See page 8 for details RX55 is not making contact with the windshield to provide stability While holding down RX5...

Page 15: ...Power Cord To BELTRONICS Customer Service Department Service Order Number ______________ 5442 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 For your own protection we recommend that you ship your RX55 po...

Page 16: ...elephone number and a copy of the original purchase receipt 3 Label the outside of the package clearly with your Return Authorization number Ship the product pre paid insured for your protection to Be...

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