The Bel STi is the most advanced radar, laser
and safety detector ever designed by
Beltronics.
The Bel STi includes full X, K,
SuperWide Ka, and Safety Warning System
radar capability, front and rear laser
detection, dual LNA (low noise amplifier)
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 STi introduces the
follow revolutionary features:
• New dual LNA (low noise amplifier)
receiver provides the longest
possible warning against all radar
threats.
• New TotalShield
™
RF Technology
provides zero leakage for the
ultimate in undetectability.
• New programmable Alert Lamp
provides additional visual indication
of alerts.
• New rigid magnesium case provides
the ultimate protection for your
investment.
• New high and low voltage warning is
given any time the vehicle’s voltage
drops below 10.5 volts, or goes
above 16.5 volts.
• Easy-to-use Programming lets you
customize up to 8 features
• Exclusive 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 up to 64 Safety
Warning System messages
• Includes new coiled and direct-wire
SmartPlug, which provides a
convenient mute button right on the
plug.
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 STi’s outstanding performance and
innovative features.
Please drive safely.
Congratulations
Quick Reference Card
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Programming Details
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An example
Here is how you would turn the STi’s
AutoMute feature off.
1
Enter the Program Mode by holding both
the VOLUME/MUTE and SENS buttons
down for 2 seconds. The
STi will beep
twice and display
Program
.
2
Then hold the RVW button down.
The
STi will scroll through the categories,
starting with power-on indication
(
Pilot
), then alert lamp (
Alamp
), Voice,
Power-on sequence, signal strength meter,
and then AutoMute.
3
Release the RVW button when the STi
shows the AutoMute item.
Since the
factory setting is for AutoMute to be on,
the STi will display
aMute ON
.
(If you accidentally don’t release the
Review button in time, and the STi goes to
the next category, hold the RVW button
down again, and scroll through the
categories again until
aMute
is displayed.)
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 STi will display
Complete
, beep 4
times, and return to normal operation.
There are 8 user-selectable options so you
can customize your STi for your own
preferences.
The buttons labeled VOLUME/MUTE
and SENS are also used to enter the Program
Mode, REVIEW your current program
settings, and to CHANGE any settings as
desired. The abbreviations PGM, RVW, and
CHG are located on the lower part of the
display lens and are highlighted in graphics.
How to use Programming
1
To enter Program Mode, press and
hold both VOLUME/MUTE and SENS
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).
Factory Default Settings
To reset the STi to its original factory
settings, press and hold the
“VOLUME/MUTE,” and “SENS,” buttons
while turning the power on. The STi’s
display will provide a “Reset” message,
accompanied by an audible alert,
acknowledging the reset.
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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