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Controls & Features
GT-7 gives an advanced warning of upcoming
markers at the following distances:
•
Red light cameras: 250 ft or 10 seconds
•
Red light & speed cameras: 250 ft or 10 seconds
•
Speed cameras: 500 ft when traveling below 55
mph; 1,000 ft when traveling above 55 mph
•
Speed traps: 0.3 mi or approximately 1,584 ft
•
Other: 500 ft when traveling below 55 mph; 1,000 ft
when traveling above 55 mph
To mark a location, press the MRK button. The display
will read “Mark?” Press MRK again to bring up a menu
of markers to choose from. Press VOLUME
+
or
–
to
scroll through the markers, then press MRK to select
the marker you wish to use at this location. The
display will read “Marked!”
NOTE: When a location is marked the first time, you must
travel at least 1 mile away from that location to receive
an alert when you return to the area.
To unmark a location, touch the MRK button when
you are receiving a marked-location alert. The display
will read “Unmark?” Touch the MRK button again to
confirm. The display will read “Unmarked!” To
customize the types of markers you want to be able
to set and receive, see the Settings & Preferences
section.
Over-Speed Alert
With GT-7, you can set the Over-Speed Alert to notify
you when you are traveling over a specified speed
(factory default is 70 mph; see Programming for
details). When you travel above the speed threshold
you have set, the background display for your current
speed will turn red to alert you that you have
exceeded the specified speed.
Standard
Alert Tones
Standard
GT-7’s factory default for alert tones is the Beltronics
Standard mode, in which GT-7 uses a Geiger counter-
type sound to indicate the signal strength and type
of radar signal being encountered. When you
encounter radar, a distinct audible alert will sound
and will increase as the signal gets stronger. This
allows you to judge the distance from the signal
source without taking your eyes off of the road. Each
band has a distinct tone for easy identification:
X band
=
beep tone
K band
=
brap tone
Ka band
=
double-brap tone
Laser
=
solid brap tone
Pop
=
solid brap tone
Mild
If you prefer, you can change your alert tone settings
to Mild mode, which offers softer, simpler alert tones
that are less obtrusive to the driving experience:
X band, K band,
Ka band and Pop
=
Doorbell chime
Low signal strength
=
Double chime
High signal strength
=
Triple chime
If alert remains in area
more than 15 seconds
=
Single chime
(as a reminder)
Laser
=
Solid brap tone (Since laser
signals are a possible threat no matter how weak, GT-7
alerts you to all laser signals with a full laser alert.)
See the Programming section for details on switching
your alert tones.
Cruise Alert
The Cruise Alert feature allows you to modify your
alert tones when traveling below a specified speed
(factory default is 20 mph; see Programming for
details). For all alerts received while traveling below
the specified speed, GT-7 will sound a simple double-
beep alert.
Voice Alerts
GT-7 provides digital voice announcements for alerts
and selection feedback. If you prefer, you can turn off
the voice feature. See the Programming section for
details. .
Signal-Strength Meter
GT-7 offers four different settings for displaying alerts:
Standard
The
Standard
option provides information on a
single radar signal. When GT-7 detects radar, it
displays the band of the radar (X, K or Ka) and a bar
graph of the signal’s strength. When laser is detected,
the display will simply read “Laser.” If there are
multiple signals present, GT-7 will determine which
one is the most important threat to display.
Tech
The
Tech
option is an advanced display for
experienced detector users. In this mode, it will
display the actual numeric radar frequency being
received. Even long-time detector users will require
some time to get familiar with this new level of
information about detected signals. To use GT-7 in
Tech meter mode, you must select it in Programming.
Threat
The
Threat
option is also designed for the advanced
detector user. In this mode, GT-7 simultaneously
tracks up to four radar signals (Ka band, X band, K
band and X band) and shows each signal along with a
bar graph of its strength. Threat meter mode can help
you spot a change in your normal driving
environment (e.g., a traffic radar unit being operated
in an area where there are normally other signals
present). To use GT-7 in Threat meter mode, you must
select it in Programming.
ExpertMeter simultaneously tracks up to four radar
signals: Ka band, X band, K band and X band. It
shows each signal along with a bar graph of its
strength. ExpertMeter can help you spot a change in
your normal driving environment (e.g., a traffic radar
unit being operated in an area where there are
normally other signals present).
Basic
In this mode,
Basic
messages replace actual bands
and signal strengths or frequencies. “Caution” is
used when an alert is received while you are traveling
below your current Cruise Alert setting (or posted
speed limit for current location, when connected to
ESCORT Live). “Slow Down” is displayed when an alert
is received while you are traveling above the current
Cruise Alert setting (or posted speed limit for current
location, when connected to ESCORT Live).
NOTE: GT-7’s selectable bands feature allows you to
customize which bands are monitored. For details on
modifying your band detection, see the Programming
section. For details on the various radar/laser bands and
how they work, see the Understanding Your Detector
section.
